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Guadalupe in Guatemala

June 26, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

This trip has been amazing. Every single part of it has been different than what I thought it would be. Normally, I would have been disappointed the entire time, and honestly I was in the beginning…

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Quieres Bailar?

June 26, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

The last two days we went back to hoeing dirt, and it was hard work, but I wouldn’t say I was as uncomfortable as when I danced with grandpas at the “grandpa house.” I have never re…

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Expectations and the Lord’s Faithfulness

June 25, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

It’s so crazy how the Lord blesses us when we lay down our expectations—when we open up our hands and let the Lord take all of our own desires and dreams. This past weekend, I found mysel…

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beautiful creation

June 21, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

Today I found myself in a chapel alone with six wheelchair-bound kids with cerebral palsy. How I ended up there alone, not sure. I sat on the floor between two of them and held their hands. They all…

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Our Heavenly Daddy

June 21, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

Last Sunday the pastor walked up to the pulpit ready to begin his sermon. Knowing he was only going to speak in Spanish, I was debating whether to channel all my attention and translate in my head or…

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Abide.

June 20, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

you can find more photos on my flickr account. A few months ago, I bought a bracelet from a store called MudLove that has the simple word “abide” written on it. At the time, I didn’…

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still, expecting.

June 17, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

At training camp, they told us to toss out all expectations. Left unmet leaves us still seeking, unsatisfied in where we are. I thought I didn't have many. Easy surrender because I thought I was…

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Learning

June 16, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

We have now been in Guatemala for a couple of weeks now, and I can say that our time here has not been how I imagined it would be. As I settle in to life in Antigua, I find myself feeling more at hom…

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“Como nos ama Dios”

June 16, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

Well, I love Guatemala. I love the people. I love the culture and the colors. I love the doors on every single home. I love the tiny convenient stores and cobblestone roads. I love the coffee…

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Splashing Through Guatemala in Bedroom Slippers

June 15, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

Sometimes during my life I just stop for a second and ask myself, “What is my life?” I examine the crazy situations and then I assess it. Today I had one of those moments. I’m final…

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ask the Lord

June 14, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

We're halfway through week 2 in Antigua and we're still going strong! Today my small group was supposed to go volunteer at a daycare where the children of the market workers go. That fell t…

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Dirt, Stoves and Hard Work

June 14, 2013 | Adventures | Guatemala

PHOTOS For some reason, photos won't load on this blog. I'm uploading as many as possible to my flickr account, so check it out at the link above! I'm really struggling to find words t…

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