Orphanage Day 5

Today was the final day at the orphanage. We didn't end up getting any of our projects completely done, but we made a lot of progress in our time here. Ivan and Kimberly were very impressed by the work and work ethic of this group. They blessed everyone today with a picture magnet of everyone at the orphanage.

It has been an amazing trip and I can't wait until I can get back down here.

Tomorrow we will be touring Antigua and be driving into Guatemala City to fly out on Sunday. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers for everyone who came in this trip. We really appreciate all you do for us and for allowing us the opportunity to get to come back.

Orphanage Day 4

Not much of an update today, everyone is still working on their projects. We have high hopes for finishing all the projects by tomorrow. It's hard to believe that tomorrow will be the last day!

Thanks everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers.

Orphanage Day 3

We had another proficient day at the orphanage today! We are getting close to the end of a few of the projects, but still have work to do. The end of the week will be here before we know it. The trip has been going well so far. No illness or injury, and the weather has been amazing this far, possibly has something to do with the rainbow we saw over Guatemala while we were in the plane.

Everyone is working hard and doing everything they can to get the jobs completed. Even Ivan is helping dig trenches! It's hard to not work hard when you see someone who is so passionate about what they do.

Thank you everyone for reading and your thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything you would like to hear about it if there is anyone you would like me to pass a message along to. You are all amazing!

Orphanage Day 2

Today was the first day of work out at the orphanage. We got quite a bit accomplished today. The main projects of the day were concrete and wall removal in the 2 story storage building as well as painting one house and staining in another. I didn't get around to the painting or staining groups but I think there progress was just as good as the concrete group. By the end of the day, you could tell that the groups were getting tired and were really slowing down.

Tomorrow will more than likely be similar schedules. Hopefully everybody will be in high spirits for another hard day of work.

Please be praying for one of the members of one of the other teams. She was bitten by a bug this morning and her foot is in a lot of pain and very swollen. Other than that, everyone is doing well. As always, if you would like to share anything with the group please let me know. Also, thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!

Orphanage Day 1

Today was the teams first day at the orphanage. Most of the day was spent with the rules of the orphanage and the tour of the orphanage and widows homes. Some of us who have been down here before got a little work done today during the tours. Tomorrow we will hit the ground running. The projects that we will be working on are cutting out sod, breaking up concrete, digging footings, painting, and staining cabinets. It should be a very busy week!

So far everyone is in good health and in high spirits. Thanks again everyone for your thoughts and prayers!

If you'd like to share anything with the group please email me at Jjschuh7632@gmail.com and I will be glad to pass it along.

Orphanage Day 1

Today was the teams first day at the orphanage. Most of the day was spent with the rules of the orphanage and the tour of the orphanage and widows homes. Some of us who have been down here before got a little work done today during the tours. Tomorrow we will hit the ground running. The projects that we will be working on are cutting out sod, breaking up concrete, digging footings, painting, and staining cabinets. It should be a very busy week!

So far everyone is in good health and in high spirits. Thanks again everyone for your thoughts and prayers!

If you'd like to share anything with the group please email me at Jjschuh7632@gmail.com and I will be glad to pass it along.

Arrival

We have all safely arrived at the hotel in Guatemala despite a few delays along the way. Today we will be heading out to the orphanage for the first time. There are many new people on this trip so please be praying for open hearts for all of us as well as good health and weather for this week. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers and ill do my best to post every night of the Internet will allow.