We are finally here in Puerto Barrios, Guatamala. Yesterday we spent the day traveling. A taxi came and picked us up at the YWAM base in Antigua. As hard as it was to say goodbye to a place i feel in love with so quickly I was ready to say hello to a new chapter of this journey. We took that taxi to Guatamala City and then took a bus from Guatamala City into Puerto Barrios. It was a long day but not to bad. We are here safe and sound. We will be here for five weeks.
Last month was a really hard month for me and team JOY. It was hard because for some reason we didnt gel, it was like an important part was missing in our team dynamics. For awhile I held these feelings inside and as obvious as it was I wouldnt even admit to myself that something was wrong. It hurt because I am normally really good at making people feel included and making a team one body. I in my mind failed at doing what I normally do best. I really feel like this was satan’s way of making me feel insignificant.
At debrief all of the crap in our team came out. All the struggles, and the selfishness, everything that had happened this past month was out on the table. Seth and Karen Barnes (our team coaches) were in Antigua and were helping us process everything that had happened so we could get to the bottom of everything. We prayed together, cried together, and were honest with each other. As hard as it was to be honest and unfront it was very benifically to our team. Our team has very different personalities on it but that doesnt mean we cant get along. We might have to work harder than other teams but I know we can do this.
So the past is over, last month is history and we will not turn back or be that same team ever again. We are team JOY for a reason and we have to share that Joy with the world. I am excited to be here in Puerto Barrios.God is going to use this team in huge ways. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
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