From Heather and Megan...

Hola familia y amigos!! (Hello family and friends!!)

It is the end of day one in Guatemala.

After our lunch, we packed baggies full of corn, beans, and rice to give to families in San Miguel. Many of these people have been affected by a recent mudslide that wiped out many homes and some even died. The area was really worn down and it was hard to imagine what it would be like living there.

We had the opportunity to listen to a story from a guy that lives there in the city whose home was destroyed. He said that his family was in his home when the mudslide hit. At first they didn't really think that they would be in danger because the water never really would come on the side of the river they lived on. When they realized that they were in danger they had to push their roof off and run and jump on top of other roofs to get to higher ground away from the water and mud. We actually stood on the ground where his home used to be and it was really depressing to see that he has nothing anymore.

It made me realize that we have so much that we take for granted but they have so little and cherish it so much. They do not complain at all and it really opens your eyes to how they live. My heart went our for all the families and I just wanted to love them!

We spent about an hour handing out bags and visiting the area. Walking through the destroyed homes really made me realize what a blessing I have back in California.

After visiting the families, we got to sing songs and play games with the little children. They all enjoyed our beautiful voices and were even laughing, clapping and singing along! This was so awesome! The kids are adorable! We passed out candy for them and they truly loved it! They also liked taking pictures! I had my camera out and they would all huddle around to see what they looked like! It was great! It was so amazing to just laugh and spend time with those kids! They truly brightened my day!

They seem so very happy even in the midst of all the destruction from the mudslide. We left there in great spirits and came back here to our housing site to have dinner and relax with some songs and to reflect on our day together.

So far this missions trip has been life changing and it has only been one day!

Continue to keep us in your prayers as we continue to be used by God in the way He has planned!

God Bless and lots of love,
Heather Martin and Megan Leckey