Day 2 Guatemala

Day 2,

Our first full day was a complete success, full of work and fun. We started off early at 7:45 with morning devotions with the entire school. Arlie led devos and talked about how we are a lot like seeds. Though we are small, once given love and care, we can do big things. Just like a seed when it's been taken care of can make a big tree. After, we helped the kids throughout the day with their English, math, and other school activities. In our down time we helped out around La Senda where ever we could, painting, cleaning, moving large scraps of metal and wood, and organizing. At 3:15 the students ended their school day and we helped the kids that stay at La Senda with their chores followed by playing some soccer and ultimate frisbee. They really enjoy sports and having fun, they are all so full of joy and laughter. Dinner came around and our team enjoyed dinner in our area of living and went to our night devotions which Katie led. She spoke on love and forgiveness and how Jesus loves us no matter what we have done. She pointed out how Jesus never stopped loving Peter even after Peter denied him three times. It was very uplifting and always refreshing to here what a merciful God we have. Our night devos were followed by dessert which was ice cream with carmel and little apple pies. The ice cream down here is so good! After we spend time just playing with the kids till bed time around 8. It's crazy how much energy these kids have! We played the Guatemalan form of hide and seek where you run and hide and once the person who is "it" tries to find every one, it's your job to run to the center of our playing area and shout out in spanish, "Chili quarta," which in English translate into spicy room before you are caught, if you make it your safe the rest of the game. We determined the spicy room kind of means hot spot. It was loads of fun because there are so many great places to hide and the kids always help us find the best spots. Bed time came soon enough and we retreated to our rooms for some great talks with out team with popcorn and lots of stories. As soon as our heads hit the pillows I think we all fell straight to sleep. Though our day was full of work, it never really felt like work because it was fun and we did it all to the glory of God.

7/31/12
-Jamie