God is so good! That is something we are constantly reminded of here in Guatemala. Today the 3 of us writing this post, Abby, Becky and Jack, spent the day under the sun in the hugs and tickles of the precious children of our village. We are constantly astounded by the generosity of these children. The kids are eager to share the nothing that they have. During Bible School, we were offered candy from some of the sweet children that came. God is definitely doing amazing things through these kids. If they have nothing to give us they are sure to give us countless hugs, smiles, giggles and memories. We had about 40 kids come to Bible School today and many of them said this was their first time hearing about Jesus! How awesome is that? The love we are receiving from these children is a perfect example of the love God shows us. Not only are we blessing them with toys, new houses and games but they are also blessing us in immense ways.
-Abby & Becky Hendriksma, Jack Door

When you have the opportunity to provide something without any expectation of anything in return, it truly is an act of giving.  Yet when you are able to provide an act of giving and combine it with a humbling experience (and gain something in return) of seeing a boy hold a tape measure to help build the house for their mother or a father hammer a nail to build the foundation, you are seeing His miracles at work.  How incredible is it to build a house? Extremely, when you witness these homeowners partaking in this gift from God.  I have been blessed to join a very inviting group, yet again, to welcome a stranger among them to have a part in a mission much bigger then helping the people of Guatemala.
Again, there have been others outside the village that have been brought in my path to share this experience and add just as much.  My trip began, well before this February and with the help of a friend from last year, Mary Jo, my prayers for reaping the most of this adventure started weeks ago.  My journey's challenge will be to continue my efforts even longer than I was able to after last year's trip.  With Ron's devotion this morning talking about a passage from Joshua, I hope I can find the same strength to further my service and lessons I continue to be shown here in Guatemala.
Thankfully blessed.
Ed Taylor Jr.