Hola from Guatemala!

First off we need to say sorry this update took soo long! We weren't able to get on the Internet.

This update will be a somewhat brief one because we only have a short time until we leave for supper. However, we wanted to catch you up on yesterdays excitement!

Our flights went very well, and we were only 1/2 hour or so late into the City. We had only one scary moment and that was when we were getting all our luggage and the belt had stopped and Jamie Slenk still didn't receive her personal bag. She had her supply bag, but not the personal one. Then we looked around the carrousel, and someone had taken it off and placed next to a wall. She was VERY relieved! :)

By the way, we also discovered Guatemala is 2 hours different than MI and right now it's 5:15 p.m. We figured it was probably because of DST.

We loaded the bus and traveled about 15 minutes or so to the training center where we were staying in very congested streets. We then met with Joel and many of his team for about an hour. Many were trying very hard not to fall asleep while he was talking. I don't think anyone wasn't exhausted. Thankfully, Janice in all her wisdom ordered everyone to 2 hours of veg time. Most of us took a nap. We then ate a delicious meal of tortilla's, rice, chicken, and beans. We again had some veg time after supper and around 8 met for small group Bible study and personal quiet time. Around 9:40 or we shared our Yea, God's for the day and here are some that were shared:

-complete safety
-everyone received their luggage
-could feel God's love today
-guys stepped up and helped the girls move furniture
-we're having FUN together!
-servant hearts of the staff
-our flight attendant on the plane
-that many parents came to say goodbye at the airport
-weather
-no sickness!
-loved the small group time

Around 10 we were sooo thankful to head to bed! There was some giggling going on but pretty much by 10:30-11:00 everyone was sleeping. This morning all were very thankful for the great night of sleep they had!

I have to say, these kids are awesome! Yesterday they really stepped up and we were so proud of them! I can't wait to update you on all the FUN and AWESOME things we did today that were once-in-a-lifetime experiences!! But you'll have to wait until after supper! :)

Talk to you soon, Tami Sneller