The paperwork is turned in. The tetanus shot given. (Since when does the pain last 4 days!?!?!) And, the long skirts purchased.(For $4 each!!! I define the words bargain shopper!)
I am bursting at the seams with excitement to go to Guatemala!!!
We will be travelling to the mountainous region of Quiche. There, we'll be doing an array of construction projects, visiting a Women and Children's hospital, and handing out milk at a milk drive. Unbeknownst to me, Guatemala is apparently known for it's high fertility rate among it's citizens. The country has one of the lowest alcohol and substance abuse ratings, which is maybe what makes it such a fertile state??? Just a thought. Anyways, women will have child after child, but there's not enough food for them all to survive. There is a high infant mortality rate among the people. My arms are already aching to hold those surviving babies.
All the details are in place, and I am confidently pressing on with the preparations for this trip, knowing that this is what I'm supposed to do.
I thank God for His clarity and blessings on this next phase of my life.
There is much more to update, but I will limit myself to one topic for this post.
Wishing you a week full of insight, prosperity, and love,
Nicole
"I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy."
Psalm 140:12
9 comments:
I am so excited to hear all about what God has in store for this trip !!! :)
!!! I'm so excited you get to go & that you completed all the paperwork. Isn't that shot just the worst? I'm looking forward to reading each post as the trip nears & then posts about the trip after you are back!
Nicole~
I am so excited for you!!! What a great experience, it is so wonderful to watch GODS hands at work!!!The Lord has great plans in store for you!!! God Bless~ Love You, Abbie
"For I know the plans I have for you," Declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
I am so happy for you, and so proud of you for doing such a wonderful, selfless thing. You will be in our prayers!!
Nicole,
Your are such a loving person and all the women, men and children that you are going to help will be so blessed that you have come into their life. I will be looking forward to hear the wonderful experiences that you have over there.
How exciting! What a great thing that you are going to be doing!
I am so excited for you!!
That's such exciting news, I can't wait to read about your visit.
I am so excited for you! You will love Guatemala! The people are wonderful! I have been twice on missions and fell in love with the country. Have fun and go with no expectations except for that God is going to move!!
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