Mom left Guatemala early this morning, and
just like that, it’s back to real life. I’m playing school nurse again today at
CAG and have had quite the busy day attending to sore throats, body aches and
pains, and owies that need band-aids. It’s so much fun and I truly enjoy the
kids here! At lunch time I ran over to Prince of Peace and was very surprised
to find my usual bouncing-off-the-walls kindergarten girls acting very… chill.
We worked on the project I had planned for the whole entire hour! And they were
so gentle and made me laugh so much, my heart melted again and again. I was so
proud of them.
Our Spring Break/Mom Visit was SUCH a huge
blessing and we did a ton of stuff together! From the time she landed, we were
pretty busy showing her around and exploring new places. She adapted extremely
well to being in a new country for the first time, as I knew she would. Being
able to show her what and who we’ve come to know and love here in Guatemala gave me such joy.
She got to see Prince of Peace and meet
some of the girls:
Did some shopping in the markets in
downtown Guatemala City:
We visited some cool museums to learn more about the country:
We ventured to San Lucas to see the children’s home Melissa works with:
Our journey to the jungle and Mayan
ruins!!! AWESOMENESS.
Melissa showed us how to make Gnocchi one
night for supper:
A trip to the Tracks where we get to go
help do ministry with the Bradley family sometimes:
Making supper at our sweet friend Gloria’s
house:
Took a day trip on Good Friday to Antigua
to witness the world’s largest Holy Week processions event
(interestingly
enough, in 2nd place is Seville, Spain!):
Sunday we got to take her to the 2 churches
we attend, and had lunch with our friends, the Selfs, at a neat restaurant with
a gorgeous view of some volcanoes.
On her last day, she got to meet the Doctor
and the rest of the wonderful staff at Clínica Salvatore in Palín. Was a blessing to me to be able to show somebody from home the clinic I love so much!
An unforgettable Spring Break, if you ask
me. Thank you Mommio for coming to be with us! It meant so much to Zachary and
I, your kids! (Zach’s favorite memory is probably laughing hysterically that
one night with you about who knows what…you guys are weird.) You touched a lot
of lives in the short time you were here. I see God’s love for you in the way
he He orchestrated everything and blessed your visit.
For the hubby and I, we have 3 months
behind us and 1 more to go. It’s getting crazy how little time is left. Here’s
to 5 more weeks of living with purpose, giving in love, and glorifying our
Creator in all we do here in Guate.
Kristen
Zach and Kris, i cannot say enough how happy i am because you guys are happy. That doesn't make it any easier missing you.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad Momma Menchaca visited you and made good memories with you.
Know that i cant wait for you both to come back and see what god has in store for you here in America. And where. That will be interesting to see.
Always in thoughts with you!