In the News.

This time tomorrow morning I will be walking through the airport of Guatemala City.

Guatemala has made the headlines this past week (All the pictures have been taken just this week):


"A woman sweeps ash off a street in Guatemala City May 28, 2010. Guatemala's Pacaya volcano belched columns of black ash on Friday, a day after a powerful eruption killed at least one person, forced hundreds of families to evacuate and shut the international airport. The volcano, 25 miles (40 km) south of Guatemala City, erupted on Thursday, raining thick ash and small rocks on the capital, coating the streets in a layer of gritty black sand. Store owners and residents hosed down their driveways and shoveled heaps of ash and rubble off rooftops and sidewalks."
-REUTERS AlertNet

Tropical Storm Agatha then caused torrential downpours and flooding, closing the main airport.(We have word that it is now open.)

The floods have caused the highways to collapse, forming sink holes.



The landslides forced many to evacuate their homes, and the residents are currently staying in shelters.



And, some have lost their very lives.



The Guatemalans are in mourning. And, my heart is breaking.



Lord, hear the cry of Your people.



I don't believe in "coincidences". Use me, Jesus. I know You want me there.

As we prepare to leave the comforts of our spoiled, over-indulgent, life as we know it, I would absolutely covet your prayers.

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18