We made it to Guatamala!
after a LONG day of travel, we finally got to our hotel last night in Guatamala at 5pm. We were shocked that our original flight took off after the most abnormal night of snow in the history of arkansas. timing is everything isn't it. we ended up hanging out on the runway for an hour, which made us miss our connection in houston. luckily, and to continental's credit, they booked our entire team on the next flight out. praise the Lord. We met our translator at the airport (Josea...pronounced hose-way) and headed immediately up into the mountains. by the time we arrived, we were tired. a great dinner and a short meeting/devotional later later, we were in bed by 9. Up at 7 today for quiet times and breakfast and then on the road for our 30 minute drive to santa cruz. the kids did incredible today. despite some nerves about language etc ....they jumped right in and did awesome. In the monring, we met our groups (each one of our students paired with 5-6 of theirs), took a tour with them of their homes and village, saw the constructed kindergarten, then came back to play some games and make salvation bracelets. this afternoon, the kids did their first "specialties" that they planned and prepared for. they were incredible. the kids loved the music class (robert and landry) the flower crafts (abi), the knitted hats (lindsay) and the "football americana" (toomer and alex). the drive back to the hotel tonight was filled with laughter and memories. it's going to be a great week. Thanks for your support and your prayers. We love you all. I will try again to blog on Wednesday. blessings!!!
Matt, Martha, and the Guatamala team.
ps...we are studying the first 6 chapters of 2 Corinthians in our nightly study. tonight specifically talking through 2:12-17. We'd love for you to join us in this
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