How can one day be even more overwhelming than the next and the next and the next.
Once again John H. and Page served up (with great pizazz) a terrific breakfast. I couldn't help but reflect on what our Guatemalan brothers and sister have to look forward to. We have so much.
Our time in devotion reminded us (from my perspective) that we have to "let go and let God". He just wants us to be a "filter" through the contamination our lives for His love and grace and forgiveness to get through. Then, of course, we need to become mirrors, doing what we can to reflect those blessings.
The beauty of the landscape, observed as we traveled to Paradise (isn't that and ironic metaphor!) was such a contrast to the landscape that has evolved at the hands of we humans. As the days progress it has been sustaining to feel the energy overriding fatigue as we anticipate what is to come. " The Light in Paradise" is a project developed to provide food and tutoring support to the children thereby enabling their continued educational pursuits. The brave and fearless cement folks went off to create a solid "foundation" in two homes while the rest launched into sorting, organizing and packing in anticipation of the sharing of clothes, hygiene kits to the children. Their responses were so awesome given gifts that were so minimal.
We walked the rough road (another metaphor) to visit three families and see the places they call home. Humbling! For me, even shaming, and yet for them, accepted reality.
Next, to the ever present soccer space for a game played with all the energy of the World Cup.
Dressed up and still ready to go, we bused off for dinner and, although long past the dinner hour, a great time of food and fellowship. The end of a day that challenged both our physical and emotional selves guided by the Lord of all.
Jan Berghorst
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