you can have GUATEVER you like. [guatemala.2011]

SO... I just recently got back from a missions trip to Guatemala.. So pumped in the beginning, I was ready for fun fun fun; however, it took getting there to realize that that was not the purpose of the trip.. Recognizing that 'fun' was destined to happen was one thing, but my heart and intention of being there was completely changed once I arrived.

Working @ a health care site was my job for the week. Seeking to serve the people of 'Magdelena' and 'El Gorrion', children who were ill, arrived one after another at a health clinic. Working 2 days at the clinic, one day at an old folks home (the word 'folks' is hilarious), and one day at an elementary school was incredible.

Journaling one day, I realized something that has never come to my attention so much in my entire life... the sense of being ENOUGH.. what is really enough for us? along with this concept, comes satisfaction. Looking around me one day I saw dirt, shacks, and dying dogs... unsure of how that could bring joy to anyone I got so sad thinking that people live in this area every single day. Sick families, lack of food, and overpopulated houses were the epitome of these two cities.. yet a joy from every person I met was unbelievable.... Made me reflect, on the fact that I am never satisfied, America is never satisfied.. we need new shoes, we need this we need that, when do we stop?... Not trying to pull the cliche "these people have nothing, but yet they have so much joy in the lord".. but in reality these people of Guatemala are completely satisfied with their situation. When is God enough? in these peoples lives, it was.

Thats just a glimpse of my experience, but I was overall beyond blessed...