This past Monday, we returned from our month one debrief. It’s been so good to be back at “home” and to be back in the swing of things. This week, we reviewed family vocabulary with the kids. We also spent a day teaching them about each day of creation and had them draw what they’re thankful for that God created.
This moment opened my eyes so much. The kids never ran out of things to draw that they love in God’s creation. We ran out of time, or else they could’ve been drawing things for hours. I tend to take many things for granted and look past things that God has created. I realized that I should be taking a step back more often and thanking God for specific things he’s created and put in my life.
Another day we were talking to one of our ministry hosts named Elsa. She was talking about how we all eat lunch at her house together sometimes. She then said, “Even if I only have one loaf of bread, I will still split it between all of you”. This really stuck out to me. Elsa is such a giver with everything she has. She opens her home for kids to come in and learn about Jesus and English. She devotes her time to us by cooking and helping us with English classes. She gives all she has to her family, to our team, and to the kids that come into her home. This is just a glimpse at how much God loves and cares for his children. He gave his son to us so that we could be saved. He didn’t have to save us, but he wanted to because he loves us that much!! How cool is that? He gave up everything for his sons and daughters. Thank you, Jesus for reminding me daily of your sacrifice and your love for me. Thank you for putting people in my life who exemplify your heart for me and for your people.
Guatemala has been awesome! At the same time, it’s been a little rough if I’m being honest. I’m still learning how to deal with my homesickness and I’m learning to seek God for comfort when I want nothing more than to go home. I have to go back to why I’m here and have to remind myself that God has a plan for me. His plan is perfect and I speak that over myself a lot as I miss my family, my home, my friends, and my church. It would mean so much if you could pray for me during this time! It’s hard to grasp that I still have eight months left before I get to go home, but I know that God is good and he will get me through. Thank you so much for your prayers so far. I am grateful beyond words!
Much love, Bethany!
