October 10, 2009
All good things must come to an end – or so somebody said. In our case, we arrived in Vancouver after midnight Friday night and most of us drove home today (Saturday).
We had significant internet difficulties so we apologize for not being more current with info on our activities.
Thursday was spent in Antigua, touring in the morning and shopping in the afternoon. It seems hard to believe but Antigua was the capital of Central America fifty years after Columbus discovered America. Given the time it took to cross the Atlantic and such, it is amazing what happened in fifty years. Antigua wasn’t the first capital; I think it was the third. It lasted until a devastating earth quake in 1773 which wiped out most of the structures in the area. We toured the ruins of the cathedral, jade factory and a convent. The history is fascinating.
Shopping there is unique and special. Needless to say a lot of Christmas gifts were purchased by team members. We had a beautiful meal at our hotel and then had our last debriefing/sharing session with Les. It was a happy/sad time as part of us didn’t want to leave, while another part of us tugged at coming home to our family and friends. In the end we all chose to come home to be with those we love – which includes all of you. We have appreciated so very much your thoughts and prayers while we were away. We knew we were safely in God’s hands and could feel His warm embrace every minute.
Each of us has many stories to tell and look forward to sharing with everyone. We’ll post an array of pictures soon – now that we have good internet access. Once again, God bless you all and have a happy Thanksgiving weekend. We certainly have much to be thankful for.
Gloria a dios!!
LU JEM
October 16, 2009 at 7:38 pm |
Hey Everyone !:)
I forget to get some of your emails when i said goodbye to you all in Antigua. I was wondering if i could get some of the pictures that you
guys took, if im in them and some that Niki took of the kids
Thanks a lot, Hope you are all going good.
God Bless
Jenea Peters
October 29, 2009 at 10:52 am |
Hi!!!
I am back in Canada now, so have finally had a chance to check out your blog. I like it – good summary and great pictures!
I wanted to just say again how much I enjoyed meeting and getting to know you all a bit. The rest of my time in Guatemala went well, but I hold a special place in my heart for the time I spent with your group in Tactic. You are all very special and generous people and I feel blessed to know you.
I hope that your transitions to home and work have gone relatively well. I am heading west (but only as far as Calgary) this weekend for ski patrol recertification. Other than that, I’m not yet sure what my winter will be like. Trying to figure out what will feel meaningful to me back here in Canada. I do appreciate your prayer support as I consider different options.
I would love to hear from you all!!
Paz y amor,
-Amy
December 13, 2009 at 11:16 pm |
Hi Amy and Jenea,
Email me and I will hook you up with the photos rlasaga@gmail.com.