Construction workers helped pour the cement floors the the 2 homes we are building. Work was also started on electrical and a sewage pit. The children again appeared in droves and were treated to coloring, balloons, and scripture. The home home owners are very excited about their new homes and have worked very hard and are very thankful for our help.
The Medical team saw 93 patients. Stomach problems, rashes, and lice seem to be the main problems. Yesterday we had to go to pharmacy to buy extra supplies to treat the conditions we are seeing. Kent was able to come up to the clinic and his pharmacy skills were greatly appreciated.
Each family that visits the clinic gets a bag of beans and rice, as well as a health kit. They are much appreciated.
The ride to and from the clinics are very interesting. Driving up dirt mountain roads in the rain is quite interesting.
Please comment on our progress, we look forward to your comments each day. They are private, only we can see them.
Please continue to keep us all in your prayers.
Just wanted to let you know that we will be keeping up on your daily events. We have been praying for you. It looks like it might be warm there?! May God bless you!
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Hey Trish and everyone,
ReplyDeleteWe think of you each and every day and have been praying, praying, praying! WOW! You are making such amazing progress--I'm sure it must be hard for the medical team to see such great need even greater than was anticipated--i am asking God to take the supplies and stretch them like he did the loaves and fishes when he was here on earth last time. We love you very much and are so thankful for the blog and updates--they help us to tweak the prayers! I bet the kids love having Mrs. Crafty Trish Beard there with them. Bob is taking great care of the boys--no worries there though I'm sure they are missing you and you'll be suffocated with hugs and love when you get back. It was 12 degrees in Cumming this morning--drink up all the sunshine and warmth while you can! love ya, Yvette
Thanks so much for the posts. The written details and pictures are awesome! We continue to keep you in our prayers and it's really great to see how each person who is in your group fills a very necessary role. You were all CHOSEN by God to be there. He truly knows the plans he has for each of us.
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Karl Roeske
As always it is good to read your daily progress. Rich I am a bit concerned that you are not using enough Suntan Lotion-you are looking abit RED . . . remember it must be SPF!!!! Listen to Mary!!
ReplyDeleteTruly it is exciting to see the work, the children's smiles, etc. Truly we know that the joy we find is in giving. Thank you for giving your time and talents to the people of Guatamala. "One man gives freely, yet gains even more." Proverbs 11:24
Continually in prayer for all of you on the team.
Thanks for the daily update and photos. Also, thanks to each of you for answering the call to minister and fulfill a labor of love in Guatemala. We pray that the Lord will sustain you and bring you home safely. Hello to Kent. Would like to see another photo of John.
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Martie and Abby
Thanks so much for the daily photos and blogs. It really means a lot. We are praying for all of you daily. I know it must be hard, but the work you're doing is amazing! Please tell Ernie we love him! Sending God's blessings all the way to Guatemala!
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We look forward to reading the posts every morning and especially looking at the pictures. The road looks very scary, even without the mudslide all over it.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to read about how many people you are helping and touching with Jesus' love through you!
Keep the blogs and pictures coming!
Wow, It is amazing the work you are accomplishing. Looks like the kids are overjoyed with your Love and Kindness. Love reading the blog daily and see the photos. God's Blessings and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing the exciting news of your trip as you are showing us by example how to be servants like Jesus . We are reading your report each morning as part of our devotion and will continue to pray for you as you spread the good news of Jesus. The first grade is so happy you can be helping God's children in all you do .
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On behalf of your First Immanuel family, thank you for letting your light shine. You are a wintess, not just to the people of Guatemala, but also to the people of First Immanuel.
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Pastor Raasch
God bless your work! As principal of First Immanuel I want to let you know that many of our students are following your daily entries and you are in their prayers.
ReplyDeleteFor such a time as this, God is using you in His ministry to share His love.
Bob Eberhart
It is truly inspirational reading your daily blogs! May God continue to guide you in doing all you can while you are there. As your week is coming to an end, may look on your accomplishments with great joy and know that you have truly touched the hearts of the people of Guatemala. I am sure the simple things we take so much for granted like a hot shower will never be taken for granted again! May God Blessings be with you. PS All is well at LaBudde Mary and Rich!
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Hey Trish,
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your picture and smiling. Your team's blog is a great daily reminder to pray for you and see how the Lord is using you all.
Much blessing,
Bill Reichart
We continue to watch for updates each day. After all these days everyone in the pictures still appear to be in good spirts. Can't wait until you all get home safely and we get a first hand account of all the activities. We continue to keep you in our prayers.
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ReplyDeleteIt is so neat that we can be apart of what you are all doing in Guatemala. Thank you so much for taking the time after your long, and probably tiring days, to write to us back here at home. We all enjoy following the stories.
We continue to keep you in prayer and thought. I will be interested in hearing about the travels up the mountainsides - especially in the rain. Be safe.
Blessings,
Yvonne
Dear group,
ReplyDeleteI hope you all come back safe and not sick. I know that your group is doing a lot for the people. I bet they really want to thank you. My teacher and my class are praying for you too. We hope you get back soon.
Sincerely, Calli
Dear Janet and others,
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you. Your gifts of love & support for these families is truly a blessing! So happy to see the smiling faces in your photos. Next time, please wave to the camera!
Love you, Kathleen & Family