Here in Guatemala all of the schools are out for three weeks due to the swine flu. My team was able to capitalize on this opportunity by putting together a Vacation Bible School for one of the mountain village churches. 
When Wednesday rolled around, five of us headed out up the mountain with the pastor from this church. After an hour of hiking uphill (think of it as a super-deluxe stair stepper), we arrived at the church. For the next hour and a half, we walked from hut to hut inviting children to come to the VBS. We hiked through corn fields, dirt lanes, and cow pastures to reach the secluded huts and families of that area. At one point, we were walking along a ridge with an incredible view of the mountains on each side. It felt like we were on top of the world. Where is the camera when you need it?! I guess that is a picture that I will just have to store in my head. Sometimes those turn out to be the most special anyways.
Each day we had approximately twenty kids come to the VBS. We told stories, played lots of games, sang silly songs, made crafts, and had a fantastic time of loving on these children. I am still amazed at how much the kids just enjoyed playing with us. Their joy was contagious. I soon found my spirit uplifted and encouraged. I was also reminded how God wants all of us to become like little children, completely trusting Him for everything. There is something about a childlike faith that is so peaceful. I want my faith to become more childlike until I can rest completely in God’s love for me and trust that He will provide everything I need.
