I find myself ending my first year as a missionary in the United States instead of Guatemala. I am continually being reminded that ministry can be done in many different ways. (If you are wondering, we will be returning to Guatemala in January. I am both excited and ready to return.) I am learning to stopContinue reading “Thoughts on this year…”
Category Archives: Missionaries at Hope of Life
Perseverance, Dance, and Memories
Memories are special. I wrote this in August, the week I prepared a party for me students at Hope of Life to perform their dances. In the craziness of changing plane tickets and suddenly having to leave sooner than planned I never posted it. Now over 3 moths later I find myself thinking about myContinue reading “Perseverance, Dance, and Memories”
I Feel Like That Fish
As I watched the sunrise this morning, I saw a fish jump. The fish jumped high, gliding through the air in a graceful ark, before it plunged back into the water. I thought, “right now, I feel like that fish.” I’ve been swimming in turbulent salt water. Although the water is the place where IContinue reading “I Feel Like That Fish”
My Quarantine Buddy
Evelynn is 6 months old today! Last year this time everyone was asking me the big question: Are you gonna give birth to your first child in Guatemala, a third world country? Or are you gonna postpone your moving date and have the baby in the US? Contrary to the popular assumption I chose toContinue reading “My Quarantine Buddy”
The dream God fulfilled in the middle of a Pandemic
Hearing a whisper I looked up to see six big brown eyes staring at me through the window. Irritation tempted me to go finish the nap I had recently been enjoying or open the door and holler, “Espera en el comedor, por favor, or I’m not coming outside to teach dance class.” I couldn’t figureContinue reading “The dream God fulfilled in the middle of a Pandemic”
Settling into a Rhythm
Well that last four months have flown by! Michael and I have settled into our new home at Hope of Life in Zacapa Guatemala unexpectedly smooth. We would like to share a little peek into our daily life with you. Settling in… If I had to give the first three weeks, after we arrived atContinue reading “Settling into a Rhythm”
His Thoughts and His Ways
I can hardly believe Michael and I have been in Guatemala for almost two weeks now! I’ve been meaning to write this post for three weeks… well better late than never. First off, I want to praise the Lord. These past few months I have seen him working on our behalf so tangibly I don’tContinue reading “His Thoughts and His Ways”
God is ALWAYS at Work!
It has been 1 year and 4 months since God put it on Michael and my heart to GO NOW onto a mission field outside of the country. I just want to take a few minutes to praise the Lord for all that he has done for us along this journey. First off, all ofContinue reading “God is ALWAYS at Work!”
One Small Step
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” – Neil Armstrong. Maybe it is strange to use the quote of an astronaut jumping out of a spacecraft onto the surface of the moon to start this update. But I find it rather fitting and maybe I can convince you of the same.Continue reading “One Small Step”
Back So Soon?
When Rachel and I came back from Tanzania we knew Guatemala was where the Lord wanted us to go. 2 days after getting back from Tanzania we began planning a second trip back to HOL. Returning to HOL for a 2 week trip was the next big step in moving forward with the ministry. WrittenContinue reading “Back So Soon?”