So far this week we have been working very hard around La Senda, but today we took a small break to see some of Guatemala.  After Spencer did the morning devotions, we left for Antigua where we ate brunch at this really awesome restaurant that is in the building of an old monastery.  Once we were full we headed to the market to go shopping.  I think everyone found gifts for family, friends and themselves.  We made a stop at McCafe (the nicest McDonalds ever!) and then got some really delicious ice cream from Sarita.  After that we had time to wander around the square and look at ruins of an old cathedral originally built in the 1500s.  Spencer took the grand opportunity to have his tennis shoes 'shined' by a really cute little boy who didn't actually shine them but painted them white.  Finally after walking all over Antigua we came back to La Senda where the kids were waiting to play with us.  J gave a devotion tonight about the four things Paul says we should 'clothe' ourselves with kindness, gentleness, forgiveness, and most of all love.  I think these kids already do a great job with showing these four things already since most of them come from a tough background and now live with this huge family (18 kids, Pam and Steve) and they all love each other and help each other out.  Its really amazing to see.  I'm still looking forward to the last couple days to see what else I can learn from these kids.

Kirby Thomas