Sunday cont.

This is the 2nd blog of the day.

Our worship service was fantastic! Joel spoke to us from II Samuel 9 about Mephiboseth and how he was one of the least. A phrase Joel uses often is the Least, Last, and the Lost. Then for those who wished to, were asked to take communion. We then entered a time of individual prayer and in groups of 5 had our feet washed. We then received our Amor Bags, and there wasn't many dry eyes while they were reading. The notes moved many. Thank you for taking the time to write. It meant a lot. It was one of our Yea God's of the day.

We then were let loose to shop Antigua!! We all had a great time and found many treasures--nope--I won't tell what they got, I may spoil the surprise! You'll have to wait!

We then hopped on the bus for the hour-and-a-half ride back to Guat City. We had a couple hours free time (when I posted the last entry) and then headed to the fabulous restaurant we ate at earlier in the week (don't remember the name) for a Celebration Feast with Tita, Monica, Joel & family, and the translaters. We went to the back room of the restaurant where we had dinner under a domed thatch roof and chairs that were covered with white cloth! I really felt underdressed! I think I've worn this shirt a couple of times! It almost felt like a wedding feast. We had 6 items to choose from plus rolls and also dessert! It was quite a feast!

After the meal was finished, we went through the Thank You's for each of the people that helped us so much on this journey and made it possible for us. Here are some of the things that were mentioned.

Tita

-she always looked the students and people in the eye to make them feel important
-you could never get anywhere fast because she always talked with everyone and gave them hugs.
-she had no problem helping move a bag of cement or sand (she said it was like going to the gym)
-she and Monica had grace and patience toward us

Tita said the children felt like it was Christmas for them. We didn't know this at the time, but the children were so excited about coming to the school this week that they got up early in excitement and put on good clothes! She said like going to Disneyland!

Translaters

-one of the translaters said that her boyfriend was very concerned about her entering LaLimonada and told her that he didn't want her to go because he feared for her safety. She went anyways and said that God will help her and if she was going to die, she'd like to die doing this! This morning at their church, he told her he was so proud of her and has learned a lot from her.
-through tears one of the translators shared that she sees now the need to work in her own country.
-one challenged us to take back to the U.S. all the love we showed to the Guatemalans and not to stop.
-one said we had made a huge impact on her life. She's never gone places like we have and never imagined going to LaLimonda.

**Sidenote** When we had breakfast this morning, the server asked Joel when we were leaving why we were all here. Joel told him that we all served the people in LaLimonada and the guy just stood there with his mouth hanging wide open. He couldn't believe that we would go there. He then asked--Was anyone killed or injured? When Joel told him no, he couldn't believe it. He then asked Joel if he could have his address because he wants to go to Joel's training that he has in the city! Yea God!

We had many Yea God's from this weekend that we didn't get to go over until this evening. A few of the highlights:

-for the hearts of people to ask Pastor Bill and Marge on the trip
-shopping!
-comfortable beds
-10 minute showers instead of 5, AND by ourself!
-church service
-making a difference in others' lives without even knowing it!
-our amazing bus driver!
-time to play together
-Joeito (Joel's son, 8) making us a walking stick! (We'll be placing it in EnGedi as a reminder of our volcano hike)

We love you all and I don't think there are many who DON'T want to go home. We can't wait to see you! This will be the last blog probably, so we'll call from Atlanta before we get on the plane to head to GR. See you then! Pray for safety and no delays! :)