Today was our final day here in Guatemala. It was certainly the most emotional. We dedicated the houses to the families and prayed for their futures and relationships with God. There were two boys named Nahel and Elyong who I grew close to. Soccer is their passion, we played and played and played some more as their parents overlooked me trying to defeat two small dark skinned David Beckhams. The two boys were another reminder for me to maintain an open mind and an open heart. I am quite fortunate to have grown up in a loving family surrounded by a benevolent community in Wilmington. However, my experience in Guatemala has shown how others are not as fortunate. Tonight a member of our group mentioned how the indigents of Guatemala did not choose an impoverished life, just as I did not choose to grow up in Landfall by the sea. I was simply born into great opportunity, and strive to work as best I can with the cards dealt to me. Similarly, the Guatemalans have done the same even though they attain much less. They serve not only as an inspiration to myself but also to our entire group. Let this blog serve as a reminder of the copious blessings many of our congregation attain, and let it help to open the minds of the congregation. I look forward to sharing this experience with as many people as I can. The mission trip to Guatemala is one of the more humbling experiences of my life.
-London Paulson
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