Alrighty, let's start from the beginning.
High School Retreat: Simply amazing... not only did we get to know our high schoolers more, but we pulled off a victory over all the other classes with the 10th graders! The theme was spies and we were the Pink Panthers.
The weekend was truly epic.
Birthdays: We're 24, we feel old. ;) I planned Jordan and surprise party and my birthday present was my new computer, we celebrated with a day in Antigua. Zach Lynkiewicz even came down for a week and half to help us celebrate, we had a blast having him around for our post-work entertainment.Kelli's Visit: Although we didn't get to do much (Jordan and I had to work while she was here), we still had a ton of fun hanging out and taking some much needed time to catch up.
Hopefully our picture will be in Glamour someday.Valentine's Day Fundraiser: The 10th graders made quite a profit on the annual fundraiser, it was an excellent way to celebrate the "holiday."
Servant Days: We packed them up and drove off to Santiago Atitlan to work with Pastor David.
The first day we spent cleaning the camp we stayed at. The second day, we put on two programs for the students at Pastor David's school, Colegio del Buen Pastor. And after, we continued our work at the camp and painted a few rooms. Overall, it was great to be with our students, watching them impact the community for Christ.Intermissions: What a wonderful trip! We were able to spend two days by the pool, sleep in a hotel, and worship and learn from other missionaries in Guatemala. They even set up massages, pedicures, manicures, and haircuts for us.
BreakAway: Our time with the Wheaton team could not have been more uplifting, impacting, and memorable. Every time we think and talk about it, tears sting our eyes. Jordan and I both felt a sense of completion from the Lord, THIS is what He sent us here in Guatemala to do. (See the next post for the picture video!)
High School Banquet: A beautiful night in Antigua to get dressed up and eat a fabulous meal. What could be better?My mom's Visit: She flew down on her first time out of the United States with her first passport to come and see us. Give her a round of applause! We
spent the first part of the week showing her around school, then we were able to shoot off to Antigua and spend a few days by the pool, shopping, zip lining, and eating. Again, what could be better than that?Semana Santa/Joanna's (my cousin) Visit: She's here right now. And we've spent the last few days watching movies and hanging out, but we'd all say the highlight of the trip was the beginning. She came in on Sunday night and we took off to the Decameron (an all-inslusive resort) about 4 hours from home in El Salvador. We're tanned, smiling, and relaxed - it's been awesome.
Talent Show: Hasn't happened yet (May 6th), but it is coming, and coming fast. All of the acts have been selected, ticket sales start Monday, and rehearsals are underway. We'll let you know the winners in two weeks!Stay posted for the upcoming news and events. By the way... I PROMISE we work :) We love you all... Happy Easter!!
Happy Easter to you, Rachel and to Jordan and our Joanna :-) Hope you have a blessed Easter. We will miss you but are happy you are together. Thanks for the blog update, you guys have been busy and it was nice you had such awesome visitors. The Lord has really blessed your ministry there.
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