pictures, pictures, pictures!

Some friends from church hanging out at Pizza Hut!
Carlos, Me, Juan Pablo, Marco and Jeff

More pictures!!

Me, Juan Pablo (JP), Sam, and Kevin
Just a random picture
Me and Sam
Marco and Aric
Elena and Juan Pablo

Some of my friends here!!

I just want to share with you some pictures of some things I have been doing during the holiday time here. These are pictures of my friends from church at our Christmas party, hanging around church, hanging out at lunch, and at the annual fireworks show called Luces Campero!
Juan Pablo, Bethany and Aric
Me with friends from church at our Christmas party
More from the Christmas Party
Luces Campero

It's Holiday Time!!

I can't believe December is almost over already...and Christmas this weekend! This Christmas I was invited to spend Christmas with a family from my church. I was so excited when they invited me! They are a family that is very special to me, and has taken me in like family. It will be fun to celebrate Christmas with Guatemalan. I will take pictures of my time with them and put them on here after Christmas!

I am sad that I won't be able to spend Christmas at home. I always love Christmas time with my family and the traditions we have...but I am know that I am supposed to be here in Guatemala right now, and even though I won't be home the Mata Family will take great care of me and make me feel right home.

I am so thankful for the many blessing God has placed in my life! He has surprised me and shocked me so much in the last couple of weeks! My friends here have been incredible. Every time I am blown away by how much they care for me and include me. It's a blessing that is beyond words.

I am also thankful for the blessing of wonderful supporters back home. It is so amazing to know that I have family and friends back in the States that care for me and are lifting me up in prayer! Thanks!!

Jen and Chris get married!

Here are a couple of pictures from the wedding! Congratulations Jen and Chris!!

In November I had the opportunity to go back the Arizona to be in Chris and Jen's wedding! It was a lot of fun! It was a blessing to be able to spend time with my family and my friends. I was there for 10 days, and it wasn't enough! If I didn't get to see you when I was back I am sorry!

It was a lot of fun to catch up with everyone, and be back in Arizona. It is amazing how my time there was different than when I was back in May. In May, I didn't want to come back to Guatemala. Things were comfortable in Arizona, and it was hard in Guatemala. This time it was good to be back and see everyone and reconnect with everyone, but I missed Guatemala. I missed my friends here in Guatemala. I wanted to come back!

It's amazing how things changed in a couple of months! God is amazing. He has provided some great friends here in Guatemala and a great church family. I love the team I work with, and I love my church. I am praising God for the relationships I have here!

Thanks for all of your prayers! It means a lot to me!