This volcanoe is visible from the airport lobby leaving Guatemala. I never could get anyone to tell me the name of it. I hear there are two active volcanoes in Guatemala, which is why jade is the stone of the country. We left the hotel at 4:40 am after a pastry and yogurt breakfast at 4:15 am. We had a layover in Houston for 6 hours...needless to say, we played a lot of games. Great fellowship. I just can't explain how loving these people are. Arrived at DFW a little after 8 pm... My parents, Parker, and my dog Copper all waiting for me! My eyes filled with tears as I hugged my baby boy for the first time in too long! He was happy to see me, and was trying to take care of me by attempting to pull my luggage off the carousel. It was a bit heavy! Haha!
There isn't a paragraph, much less a paraphrase to summarize this trip and experience in my life. I will never forget it! I couldn't wait to see my family but at the same time...I can't wait to go back. There is something special about missions that I now understand. I learned a lot about appreciating what we have. We are blessed just to be Americans. The natives reminded me with their kind and humble spirits, "it's not about having everything you want...it's about wanting everything you have." Thank you to my new friends from the mission that walked this journey with me. Thank you to all friends reading that have played a positive role in my life. Thank you to Pam for connecting me with Bil. Thank you to Bil for finding the funds through Gods blessing for me to go this year. Thank you to Brett for your encouragement along the way. Thank you to my parents who have never stopped loving me and are truly my best friends. Thank you to Parker for always being my number one fan! And last but not least, thank you Jesus for not just showing me the truth, but loving me and sacrificing your precious life for my salvation. Thank you Lord for the bridge in which communication to the Father is found, and eternal life is claimed. Thank you for saving a wretch like me.
Thank you my sweet Jana for just being you. All that we've been through and where we are in our journey of life are testaments of God's promise of love and forgiveness for us and human frailty. Our strength comes from God, on our own we have no defense. I am thankful for all the angels that have surrounded you during the mission trip, including Pam and Brett who did not physically accompany you on the trip but were key elements during this time. I am so proud of you and will always love you. Mom.
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