This month I have the privilege of being in the midst of some of the most beautiful old women I have ever seen. Every wrinkle, strand of hair, article of clothing and word spoken in Kaqchikel make up the very essence of these ¨Mayan Queens¨. The widows of Xenacoj, Guatemala make my heart glad. They are women of poise, quiet inner strength, perserverence, and grace. Its been so wonderful to pray for them, their families and their villages, and to see a need and fulfill it whether it be a hug, a listening ear, or a laugh. One of my teammates and I spent some time with 3 very special ladies ages 70, 72, and 82. I think they laughed with and at us more that night than they had in a long time. My teammate washed the eldest ladies feet and I gave one of the other ladies some new shoes and the other some earrings and I painted her nails for the first time ever in her life! That night I was reminded that these precious women are the Lord´s Mayan Queens.
