Lots of people have been asking me about Guatemala. And when you ask me I don't know what to say besides "amazing". Sooo, since I'm better at writing than speaking, here ya go.
Guatemala.... was life changing. There's really no words to describe the love that you receive and are able to give to the people of guat. they're so easy to love and love you without strings attached... just pure love. I don't know how to describe it, but it's definitely a God thing. I was in the Education site in a little 'town' called El Gorrion. I got to do what i love while serving God- love on the kids of the school. My whole goal for this trip for me was to become more selfless, do EVERYTHING for others and put my own needs last. To be honest, my last trip to Guate was miserable because the trip was all about ME: I didn't get the site I wanted to be in. I was tired. I was sick. me, me, me. So, because I was selfish I didn't get much out of the trip. Completely my fault. So, I decided to let God be in control this trip, and what do you know? I absolutely loved it and was blessed every day when the kids would smile at me and just cling to me. My heart was broken every single day walking through the dirty, muddy street of el gorrion and i couldn't help but think of the Hillsong song that says "break my heart for what breaks yours" and that's exactly what happened. My heart breaks for the people of el gorrion... they live in extreme poverty and have no running water, yet they still have the courage and faith to pray and be strong believers. they have nothing, yet have everything because they are filled with the holy spirit and are followers of God. And the best part about the people of guate: you would never know that these people live in extrememly poor conditions, because they ALWAYS have a smile on their face. they seem legitimately happy to live the way they do, and i can't help but think of my life- how i get upset if i don't have the coolest, newest "stuff". It was definitely an eye opener. there's SO much more to say about Guatemala and I have so many countless stories to share with you and if you want to hear them I'd gladly meet you for coffee and talk about how God moved in my life in this foreign country. The coolest part of this trip was that it got me STOKED for what God has in store for me in my adventures with YWAM. I have been majorly blessed serving others already, and I can't wait to see what God has in store for me in my next journey. "Fill us up, send us out, Lord"
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Hanging out in the beautiful cobble-stoned town of Antigua.
My home girls from day one holding my senior pictures.
Kisses <3
Tying on bracelets.
