If you hear reports on the news of an earthquake in Guatemala we want you all to know we are safe. About 6:30 this morning we were waking up, getting ready for the day, sitting and visiting when the earth started to shake. It shook quite hard for about 30 seconds. Some in our group jumped under the bed to be safe. Some sat around and talked about how hard the earth was shaking. Harrison blamed Steve for shaking the bunk bed to try and get him up. And Hayden was the only one who didn't feel it because he was still sound asleep. There was no damage here in Guatemala City and we are all OK, although a few people had rattled nerves. We heard news reports that is was a 6.7 centered south and west of where we are located. We have seen some pictures of minor damage in some places. We pray that there will be no loss of life and that God would protect His people. Earthquakes always remind me of Psalm 46:1. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth give way and the mountain fall into the heart of the sea." It is a reminder for us that when life is out of control and the earth is shaking under our feet with no power to stop it, we have a refuge in God. He has the power to stop the shaking or to stop the shaking in our heart, therefore we will not fear. Pray for our day as we share that message of hope with those that may still be a bit rattled from the earthquake.
Today was a wonderful day. We woke up pretty early (I woke up around 6) and got ready for the day. At exactly 7am we had breakfast, holiday inn express Quincy style, minus the waffle maker, just the way we like it (if you know Kevin you get it). I had lots of coffee to wake me up. After breakfast and before devotions I got to visit with Sandra and Aracely. Sandra braided my hair, which is one of the best parts of coming down here (totally kidding), and then we went upstairs to "the upper room" for morning devotions, led by Aracely. She spoke about callings from God vs career choice. After devotions we went and put sun sauce and bug sauce on before choosing our van wisely (I got the van with the AC and got put next to quite a few Guatemalans, so I chose wisely). I'm not sure how many of you know this, but I am starting college this fall with the hopes of becoming an OB/GYN. Aracely is 7 months pregnant, and I was right between her and Sandra o...
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