Sunday, October 4th
We’re waiting for lunch on Sunday after an exciting morning in the market looking for items on a list written in Spanish. We were in three teams. The competition was fierce to say the least. It was a great experience.
Back to yesterday. The morning was taken up with team members visiting their sponsored children in their homes. I think it’s fair to say one would have to experience it to appreciate the myriad of emotions we felt. It was also a construction day with Terry providing the leadership with Christine, Graham and Bernie and Eileen providing support. As of last night we have two large classrooms completely finished with T-bar ceilings, and a third room will be finished on Monday. Rob worked in the pharmacy culling out expired medications. A highlight of the afternoon was the program put on by our ladies for the Guatemalan women. Over fifty women attended with another twenty-five children joining in. Trudy gave her testimony which touched the hearts of many women as well as those on the team. Shirley followed with a session on hygiene, health and sanitation – especially hand washing. It was a long day and dinner was enjoyed by all at the guest house. Les led us in a debriefing session. These sessions are always special. Then off to bed and a slight opportunity to sleep a little longer.
So it’s now lunchtime and then we’re off to visit a coffee plantation. Church on Sunday starts at four o’clock because Sunday is market day. So we’ll be off to Rio da Vida iglesia for the service. Rob will be giving a testimonial. This is a first for him and he is very nervous. We prayed for him this morning. We would ask that you join us in holding him up in prayer.
Our days continue to be full with each person experiencing their own unique emotions.
Thank you for your continuing prayer support. We love you and will be home soon.
God bless.
LU JEM
October 4, 2009 at 3:26 pm |
Hi Sweetheart (Trudy), thinking of you. I am glad your testimonial was so well received. I knew it would be.
A big hug, and see you soon!
Blessings
Love you!
Brian
October 5, 2009 at 12:38 pm |
Nickie and Rob,
Missing you both terribly! Love reading the posts – can’t imagine the flood of emotions you all must be experiencing.
Lenette is doing great – she got out quite a bit over the weekend with Sandy and some friends – they toured Stanley Park and stopped over for lunch on a patio. Things are progressing…..each day a little at a time. Spoke with them last night – Sandy says hello – and Nette with a huge smile (I can tell even though it was over the phone) says “it’s been awhile”
They both love and miss you as we all do!
Thinking of you all and the incredible things you are doing.
Love
Michelle
October 6, 2009 at 8:43 am |
Michelle, thank you for the message. We miss you too. Can’t wait to see you again. It was good to hear that Sandy and Lenette made it out for some outings. He has been wanting to do that for so long.
Take care of you…love Nickie and Rob
October 9, 2009 at 9:01 am |
Hi Nickie and Rob,
I hope everyone is well. Just a quick note to let you know that Sandy and Lenette were given a weekend pass and are flying to Victoria for Thanksgiving. They will be leaving today (Friday) and will be staying with Sandy’s dad. They are flying back on Monday afternoon. Everyone is so excited!!!
Wishing you and your team a safe trip home. Please call me when you are back home and settled. Love you both.
Michelle
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!! We so much to be thankful for
~It is delightfully easy to thank God for the grace we ourselves have received, but it requires great grace to thank God always for the grace given to others~