Guatemala Trip - Day 4

In a word - Amazing!

The day began with devotions in Ephesians chapter 1 - talking about the work of the Holy Spirit and the fact that we have been sealed with a view to the day that we will see our Savior face to face.  That thought is wonderful.

As we left, we went to Verbana and visited with 10 children from a couple different child care centers that we had presents for.  We talked with them, played with them, allowed them to open their gifts, and took pictures with them.   I had the privilege of hanging out with Marvin, a 13 year old whose sponsor sent a soccer ball and some other sports items.  I was able to play soccer with him for a little while - he spoke Spanish, I spoke Spanglish - it was rather interesting.

After the visits, we went to Pollo Campero for lunch with the Wilson family, Mandy Osborne and Ruth Rodriguez Garcia.  We had a wonderful time just talking and planning for the next trip in June.

After lunch we went to Las Vistas again!  Still painting, but we only had 2 hours to paint because we were planning to play the maintenance workers in Verbana in futbol at 5!  We finished 4 of the 6 rooms we were assigned to, and almost completed the mural on the wall at the entrance. 

One interesting situation - Dan met with his sponsored child on Tuesday, and today the father came back to see who he was.  His son had gone home and told him that his "Padrina" was here to visit, he was a Chinese guy from America that spoke English.  The dad spoke English, and he came and visited with Dan - what a blessing it was for him.  The father had lived in Massachusetts, just a few hours south of where this team is from - What a small world we live in!

Anyway, regarding the soccer game - we beat them (although they did not play to their best ability).  The score was 1-0.  I had the distinct privilege of scoring the only goal, but let me tell you - it was a fluke deal!  The goals were about 5 1/2 foot tall and about 5 foot wide.  With a goalie in the goal it was not easy to score, but somehow it happened.  (Kendra would be proud!)

What an amazing day, spent with a great team, focusing on our wonderful God by ministering to children, staff and workers at AMG projects in Guatemala.  Team members are already talking about their next trip!  I look forward to returning with them in the future.