Hi, Let me introduce to you Colleen, She is a member of our team that had an opportunity to participate in a very special visit. Read her experience below.
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Visit to Campanero
On Wednesday March 11/09 my childhood dream came true.
I had the opportunity of a lifetime when I set out to Campanero
I was greeted by Flores the sponsor coordinator in this community.
We then walked a steep hill and into the area where Esbin lived.
His mother and little brother were in the near distance looking quite excited as was I.
But what captured my heart was the little boy I look at every day on my filing cabinet in my office, it all felt surreal. There he was, my heart leaped within me and an overwhelming cascade of love flowed from my being.
We embraced and without having to say a word a bond was formed, I could feel it through his embraced, I did not want to let go.
He was very excited with the presents I brought him from
I was invited into their home.
It was a small two room, very humble abode.
One room partitioned by a sheet to separate a bed and a make shift kitchen, the other room had two beds where the four siblings slept.
The walls were made of concrete, the roof of tin and when it rained the water poured in through the cracks and holes to create a mud floor as there was nothing to walk on but dirt and rock.
My heart broke into a million pieces and many of those pieces will remain here in
We played, prayed, cried and talked together for quite a while, it was awesome.
I will never, never forget it or him.
I can truly say I have seen the Lord,
I have seen His Glory, I have seen His Greatness ,I have felt His heart and I sensed His compassion.
There is a rawness and wonder to life.
Hear the voice of adventure, God’s adventure
Follow god’s impulses
Sponsor a child, change lives, make a difference.
It will put your life into perspective.
The Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need.
Colleen C.
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Construction Update
Today (Thursday)
the Cistern hole is all but done, I can't tell you the excitment we felt when we finally reached the goal. All that is left now is to clean up the edges and lower the reinforcing bar cage and the concrete can start to be poured on the bottom. We also completed the trench for the wall foundation as well as made major headway on another foudation trentch that we didn't even know was needed.
Tomorrow we finish off the the small things in the morning, then enjoy an afternoon in a market.
Finished!
Rudy and Sully in the Hole, They Rudy is holding the ladder, cuz they caught on quickly we were trying to leave them in there.
The Moon over Guatemala City tonight
Having fun with Dutch Blitz, A game that transends all language barriers!
Good Night!
Dave P
1 comment:
The days are flying by so quickly, only aprox 64 days before your walk begins. As I look at these pictures I am reminded again and again why, and seeing Colleen with her sponser child brings tears and a harsh dose of reality to me....these are not just children in glossy colour pictures posted on the fridge door, they are beautiful angels that need help learning how to fly.
Have fun at the market :)
Nina
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