We are finished. . . On to the Ruins

Bobby, Gary, Jayne, Wes, Ron, Twig, Alan, Luisa; Brenda, Teresa, Mary Margaret, Mary, Gail.

She told her husband that God would provide them a house.  He didn't believe her.  She touched all of our hearts at the dedication with her beautiful smile.

Mary Dyar posting

Yesterday we dedicated the houses we built, those days are always filled with joy and some sorrow.  The  joy is seeing a family get their much needed house, but at the same time, we have to say good-bye to the families we have come to love.  My heart this year was "stolen" by Beverly.  She was such a sweetheart and just wanted to have a chance to get to know us.  She and her siblings stayed with us for two days while we built their house and two others.  Whatever was going on Beverly wanted to be a part of it.  She and her brother had two bikes that were no longer able to be riden.  Alan and Theresa asked if there was a place that could repair the bikes.  John knew of bike shop he could take them to for repairs.  I wish we had a before picture so you could see how bad the conditon the bikes were in.  When John brought them back to the Mission House, they almost looked brand new.  Both Beverly and her brother were riding their bikes up and down their street when we left for the next dedication. There always seems to be one family or person that stays with you when you leave, for me this year it was definately Beverly and her family.

I have some good news for those who have been following this blog for updates on Wes, this year he had no fever!!  Bad news is, I never got to put a rock in his lunch, there's always next year though!!

Jane has done a great job for all of us this year!!  She can preach, teach, and she can hang tin!  She also got a new name the other night when we were playing Farkle - "Sha-nay-nay," so the next time you see her, be sure to give Sha-sha a big hello!!

Twig also kept us fed and happy!  I was so well fed and happy that I think I gained 5 pounds, the man can cook!!

If you've ever thought about coming to Guatemala with one of the teams, do it!!  It's an experience that will change you emotionally and spiritually.  If you're thinking I can't do it, don't worry God is always in the details and he will always equip those who want to serve.  We serve an awesome God, the possibilities are endless.