Guatemala. When Norm asked the youth group what
their goal was, that was the answer he received. This will be
Hunter’s fourth mission trip and Max’s third, and they wanted to experience
another culture. Having Tony at Casa Bernabé made it a natural
choice. Unfortunately for them, Hunter’s track record meant mom
and dad were going to tag along. You may remember a trip a couple
of years ago to an Indian reservation in Oklahoma that resulted in a broken leg,
surgery and two pins in a leg forever. Typical teenagers, they
may look at us funny, but really I think they are glad we get to go as a
family. Erich and I are excited to see them in action, since they
know what to expect when we get there. The mom part of me knows they will also
bless those they go there to serve. I know they bring their hearts
ready to work, play and share of themselves for the good all of us.
Previous mission trips made changes in attitude, introduced them to
different types of people and reinforced some of the lessons and values Erich
and I have tried to instill in them. We are so proud of Hunter and
Max that they see a bigger world out there and are motivated to use their time
and talents to bless others.
I have
to admit there is a part of me that hopes they come home with a different
appreciation for the life we have provided them. Another part
knows they will come home with blessings that will affect the rest of their
lives. I go hoping to share my love of quilting/sewing possibly be
able to teach those interested so they gain skills that improve their
lives
This experience has
been a bit of test to my faith. When I ran out of steam to create fundraisers I
had to go on faith that others would see the value of the mission and support it
just for the sake of supporting, not in exchange for goods or services.
As a local business owner we daily get asked to give to a wide variety of
good causes and I struggle to be the one asking. I can only thank
my many friends and family that did not have to be asked; just found a way to be
supportive. From sewing machines, fabric and supplies that just kind of
showed up; to the checks that were filled out and mailed in; to coming to the
harvest dinner, donating a silent auction item or participating in the basket
class. I feel very blessed to have such wonderful friends and
family. I can’t wait to get there, except for the bug thing I have
recently been informed about. Oh and the NEED for Immodium.
Okay, so there are a few things on my mind so pray for me; that I may have
patience, wisdom, physical and mental strength for the challenges we face on the
trip. I promise to take some pictures and let you know how it
goes. You’ll probably have to ask me to stop talking about
it……
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