Today was a day of many emotions. We were heading back to a
place that has become so dear to Craig and my heart. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel the
second time around but I can tell you my heart is so full of love for all those
children it is unbelievable. I was told
by dear Ms. Kathy Young that the kids would remember us and the parents and
staff would also remember us and be all smiles when they see us again. Boy oh boy, she was so right. I no more than stepped off the bus and one of
the house parents, Nanette broke out her largest smile and wrapped me in such a
warm, love filled hug. It was amazing and humbling and I melted into pieces at
that very moment. The children have been
through so much in their short little lives, but oh what a bright future they
have thanks to the Lord above providing them a place to call home.
It was an emotional day for me personally, many tears were
shed, hugs given and Hola’s said. I can
not emotionally imagine anyone throwing a child away, selling them to the sex
trade or hurting them in the ways these children have been hurt. It is completely unacceptable to me and for
reasons of my own; it truly tortures my heart and sole to a degree knowing that
this type of thing even exists in this world.
What is almost harder to believe is that with love, support, and
nourishment these kids who have been saved at Casa Angelina have a future as
bright as the brightest star. All be the
glory to God! Our God is stronger and
awesome in power and he has and is working miracles on a gorgeous hillside in Guatemala in a
place called Casa Angelina!
The beautiful view!
What a wonderful smile and bright eyes filled with hopes and dreams!
Today was a day of orientation, walk in the village and the
kids put on a program for us. It is always a hard day for the worker bees to be
sitting idol per say, but it was wonderful to get the story of all the
individual houses and how they have become what they are today. As we walked by this leveled pad, it dawned
on us that we have lots of concrete in our future! Daunting task yes, but all is possible here
at this rich with faith place! There are
3 pads to be poured, school to paint (inside) and many other things and
tomorrow is “Game on!” Craig will be
leaving early to head out with the construction guys to get started and the
worker bees will work up to assist in what ever is needed.
I will try to give you and idea of how much has happened in
the last year at the orphanage. They
have added a brand new soccer field, Compassion house is nearing completion, 3
other houses have been started, and they have added 30 kids to the orphanage
taking the total to around 100 PTL! We had the opportunity to see the kids that
are in Leah’s house as well. Jodie did an amazing job of talking to the kids
and telling them how special they are to everyone and how they have blessed all
of our lives.
Harvest House – Iowa team!
How awesome is this! They received a 45KVA generator today! For those of you that are saying – only a 45
KVA for the orphanage? Keep in mind, it is only fed by a 25 KVA transformer
currently so they will have the ability to be self sustained even after they
grow!
This is how we got into the village today. I think they had 14 people on that mule and
we had plenty in our van too! It was
pretty comical / scary seeing them all in that thing!
It was pretty rushed
today in the village so we didn’t hand anything out and we didn’t get to see
the widow that we went to visit. There
was another lady there that let us in to see it which was very kind of her, can
you say humbling times 20? It rocks my
world every single time I see how they live in these villages. I can not imagine living this life on a day
to day basis. I posed the question to Craig, “What do you suppose they talk
about to each other?” They do not have
much variety in their lives and the ability to have hopes and dreams is pretty slim
I would say, what do they talk about? I personally will be praying that God
works in their hearts and lets them speak of him when they have nothing to
say.
This
little sweetheart is 5 years old. She is so very tiny.
It was a great day and always a day of thinking and
praying. Continue your prayers, they are
helping and as our team moves into the work phase of this week, please pray for
our strength both physically and emotionally. Please pray for our restored
energy as I think we are all dragging and I personally was a bit grumpy tonight
due to it.
On a quick side note, we had the chance to Skype with Micah
tonight. He is missing us, but I know he is having fun! Today he went to Chuck-e-Cheese and roller
skating! It doesn’t get much better than
that for a 6 year old! I can’t wait to
wrap him in my arms in a few days! Well it is time to hit the hay.
Love you all!!
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