Guatemala Expectations

Guatemala tomorrow...I expect:

• 500 beautiful children, each with a unique, personal story...a story that began with abuse, neglect or abandonment but has turned into a story of hope and opportunity-a testimony of God's love.


• to have my heart break when I hear their stories at the same time I am looking into their eyes.


• to understand more of why God commands us to look after the orphans and widows and to praise God for His provision.


• children thankful to have a safe place to live-a place where they are not being sold, used or hurt-yet at the same time, longing for a family where they are loved and valued-one of 6, not one of 500.


• to wake up as dawn breaks to the crowing of roosters and chatter of children (oh, and sharing a bathroom with 22 women!)


• quiet devotional time with God where He prepares me for a day that I cannot see


• shy children, afraid of another rejection; outgoing children clamoring for someone to notice them


• to stand at the entrance of their school with a cup of hot, Guatemalan coffee giving hugs as the children begin their day. Hearing lots of "Buenos dias", replying with "Have a good day."


• amazing worship services with children dancing, singing, praising


• to sit on the concrete, surrounded by young boys, playing Bible Bingo in Spanish


• God to do more than I could ever ask or imagine


• God to reveal Himself in a fresh way


• God's mercy to be new every morning


• God to love these children through me, God to love me through these children


• God's presence


• God...