The other day I was thouroughly enjoying a twix bar, mmmm. When I got down to just the last little bit I started to take extra small bites, chew more slowly and actually focus on enjoying the flavor rather than inhaling it. Kinda wish I would have started off that way…
This month has been amazing, I have learned so much, my relationship with God and my team is growing and we have had the opportunity to build some amazing relationships with the Guatemalan people. We've gotten to share the Lord with, pray for and love on the people around us. It has been so good, but now that my time here is coming to an end I'm beginning to breathe more slowly and take things in in a different way. The realization that I am about to leave Guatemala is making every minute just that much more precious. Funny thing is every moment has always been precious, but I didn't really act on it like I should have. I took advantage of the fact that I had a whole month here… and now suddenly that month is gone. sigh. I wish I had "savored the flavor" just a bit more.
I've got a million photos, but let me share with you just a few of the moments that made me smile:
(We were given the opportunity to make a traditional meal with a family)
(We have had many different opportunities to do childrens ministries)
(we tell bible stories, sing songs, play soccer! the little girl in the pink jacket is brilliant, she askes great questions after the bible stories)
(We helped put on a fundraiser for a school, part of it was a clothes drive… Laura and I found a pair of pants that fit great!)
(I've never been good a skateboarding, but the way these kids do it I'm pro!)
(getting to know the kids at the wheelchair distribution)
(rule #27- you can play soccer anywhere!)
(Laura and I got to enjoy a comedic mime on the street, he "motioned" for me to marry him, I said no)
(team bonding! we have been taking a hip hop class and we love puzzles)
(not the best pic, but on sunday nights we get to help out with a dump ministry, giving testimonies, praying and passing out sandwiches to the homeless)
(sillyness at the factory!)
From here on out I hope to live moment by moment, breathe slowly and enjoy the precious moments God has given me.
Who knew a candy bar could bring such clarity…
