Wow…
12 DAYS TO GO!
That’s right. This thing is almost over. I can’t believe it.
We couldn’t be finishing up in a better place. Right now we are in Antigua, Guatemala, the Paris of Central America. It’s beautiful here! The mountains, the cool weather, Semana Santa celebrations, the coffee shops and bistros. In fact, dare I say, this may be the one place I’ve done ministry on the race that I’d ever be seriously tempted to move back to. There are unlimited ways to serve here:
This month we are working with Nueva Generacion, or New Generation. We go to schools every day, and teach 5 or 6 different classes on values and morals, wrapping the gospel message in there. Our contact Luis Castillo is absolutely incredible, and not to mention hilarious.He is brilliant at connecting with youth from all walks of life, discipling them, and getting them to believe that they are capable of so much more than what their environment has taught them.
We’ve also been going to a long term care hospital for children and adults with cerebral palsy… holding babies, feeding them, changing diapers, doing range of motion exercises with them. A few times we have also been able to work with an organization called “God’s Child”, a multifaceted ministry with a holistic approach to solving the problems of poverty, domestic violence, education, lack of health care, and human trafficking in this region.
Other activities I’ve undertaken this month: visiting a nut farm (which made me want to be come a farmer myself), running up this mountain with Kyle every other day, watching NBA playoff games with the guys and Steph at MonoLoco, and emailing all of you to make plans for when I get home!
I can honestly say this might shake out to be my favorite month on the race! I’m sure the fact that I’m a stone’s throw from home doesn’t hurt! America, drip coffee, driving, and here I come!
