Busy week, one less, sad but happy!

Roberto left yesterday to return to the States for the Logos Graduation. He will be back in Jacksonville on Monday, I believe. We miss him but we know that God has awesome plans for all of us no matter where we are, so we are looking forward to what is to come. This week was fun! Becca’s Birthday was Wednesday so we woke her up with Balloons and fireworks (a must in Guatemala). Then we sent her off to get a massage. Sarah (my baby sister) and I were running around getting everything ready for a surprise party we had planned for that evening. We met up with Roberto, the boys and Becca for lunch and then had a cake to throw off any suspicions. That night Becca came to where we are staying to have a “family dinner” and was greeted by over 30 people who were there to wish her a Happy Birthday. She seemed very surprised! We had her favorite, spaghetti for dinner and then played lots of games and ate cake. It was fun! Most of the young people there are from the youth group that she will be going to starting tonight. Many of them speak English so we are praying she will make some new friends, learn some Spanish and of course be blown away by God’s plan. Thank you all for your notes and prayers!
Now that Roberto is gone we will be focusing on the ministry to women and children. We will start our Bible study on Tuesday at 9:30am. This Saturday we are going to help out in the market with the children in the Kids Club for Christ that my family does weekly. We will do a craft with them, sing some songs and have lots of fun. Becca is going to be teaching English three hours a week for some friends of ours and taking Spanish as well. We know we will be busy but we are so excited! Thank you for your continued prayers! We will add some pictures this afternoon. It is pouring now and the connection is not that great. Blessings!