Posted by Lucinda
Lucinda Larkin
Jun 23
As Tracy mentioned, we have returned from almost 3 days of village life that included no running water and 2 nights of sleeping together in one large room on cots. I am happy to report that we are all still talking to each other and loving on each other. I am also happy to report that there was a mad rush for the showers as soon as the suburbans and bus pulled into the mission center in Guatemala City.
It has been an amazing experience to be with the Guatemalan people as they receive care from the doctors, free medicine and time with our team talking about their faith and the gospel. I am certain we have all personally seen God in action. An example of this is a miracle that Paige on our team witnessed. A woman received an initial eye exam where the diagnosis was that she was almost blind in one eye and had perhaps 20-70 vision in the other eye. After this initial exam, she was prayed over. A follow up exam showed that her 20-70 vision eye was now 20-20! God's work for sure!
A large part of our time in the villages was also spent with the children. What a joy to see their smiles as we painted their faces, blew bubbles, played duck/duck/goose and even put on a puppet show. And I would be remiss if I did not share with you that we had a Gringo girls versus a Gautemalan girls basketball team game and a Gringo boys versus a Guatemalan boys basketball game! As you can imagine, that was great entertainment for all spectators! If I can figure out how to post the video I will!
Oh and finally, I should tell you that if everything else we have written hasn't convinced you to come on a mission trip to Guatemala, ask me about the 4 hour bus/suburban ride to the village!... Laughs, music, goodies to eat, and white knuckles! I loved it!
Cindy
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