August 8, 2009
As a sort of continuation of my previous entry, I just want to update on what has happened since our flight. Unfortunately, I only had time to read half of 1st Peter, and I didn't get a chance to sleep. Our flight was over shortly after I finished writing. You know, there were so many chances on the plane I could have tried speaking to the couple next to me, but every time I got scared, and I didn't. I don't know why.
Anyways--getting through immigration/customs was so quick and easy. David and I were shocked when we realized we were through. In Jamaica, they asked us all sorts of questions and searched our bags and stuff, but here all we had to do was pick up our bags and then hand over forms. SO easy...
Outside the airport, Ron, Mrs. Ansley, Drew, and some of the people Ron works with met us and took us to the vans. After a quick restroom break we loaded up for the 45 minute drive to Antigua. It was already basically dark though, so we couldn't see too much. Tomorrow we'll get a better idea.
After we arrived at Posada Dona Luisa, we unloaded all of our bags on a tiny one-way cobblestone road, and managed to finish without anyone getting hit by a car. Haha. We then ate a delicious dinner that included some meat/cheese combo, rice, salad, pineapple, and bread. Soon after, Ron went over rules, tips, and schedules real fast, and we were free to head to our rooms. Speaking of which...Emily Murphy and I are sharing Room #1, and it is TINY. The room itself is fine, but OH MY! The bathroom is SO SMALL! Erin tested it out for us and reported that you can indeed go to the bathroom, shave, and wash your hands just fine...all at the same time! It will be difficult not to put the toilet paper in the toilet, but we will try! Haha.
Well, for tonight I'm out. It is currently five minutes to 10pm Guatemala time, which means about midnight back home. I wasn't very tired earlier, but now I'm feeling it. I have to wake up at 6:30 tomorrow morning, so PEACE OUT!
-Courtney
Guatemala Blog #2
Guatemala Blog 1
August 8, 2009
Currently, I'm sitting on a plane to Guatemala with Beth, Val, Erin, David, Misty, Sherma, Marie, Andres, Aaron, Alex, Rachel, Evan, Emily Murphy, and Emily Reed. We are headed to Antigua, and our plan for the next week is to go to a malnutrition center and finish up some light construction and work with the kids.
This morning everyone met at the church around 8:30 am and Tom the Bus Driver brought us to Miami. We stopped and had lunch at the Florida Baptist Children's Home, and then they transported us to the airport. After much confusion and chaos, we were finally able to board the plane. While most of the group is together, some of us are separated. I WAS sitting in an aisle seat across from Erin and in front of Aaron and Val, but then I was asked to move so that a mother was able to sit with her kids. Of course, I didn't mind much at all...I can handle myself. :] I'm not sitting ten rows up from everyone else, next to the window seat. I can't tell you at all how long we've been flying, but so far I've been able to sleep a bit, and being along has given me a chance to pray and regain focus...I needed it, because after the heat today, the confusion, and other people's complaints, I've already lost sight of why I was going to Guatemala in the first place. Honestly, I'm not sure if I was spiritually ready for this trip. I've been praying about it a lot, but I feel weird. In one of my quiet times lately I felt like God was reminding me that on this trip I need to be selfless, and of course the only way I can do that is by putting myself aside completely. I took that to include whatever issues are going on between me and other people, as well as whatever worries and concerns are plaguing me from back in Florida. I guess maybe I just need to work on that a bit more.
Lately I've been so easily bothered by certain things, and even though I ought to trust people more, I can't help it. I see things going on, but whether it's my own insecure self twisting them or I'm seeing things as they are, I'm not sure. It just occured to me, though, that I haven't prayed about it...
Well, for now I'm out. I'm going to read my bible for a bit, then try to sleep a little more. As boring as it may seem, I've been enjoying my time apart from the group.
-Courtney
Currently, I'm sitting on a plane to Guatemala with Beth, Val, Erin, David, Misty, Sherma, Marie, Andres, Aaron, Alex, Rachel, Evan, Emily Murphy, and Emily Reed. We are headed to Antigua, and our plan for the next week is to go to a malnutrition center and finish up some light construction and work with the kids.
This morning everyone met at the church around 8:30 am and Tom the Bus Driver brought us to Miami. We stopped and had lunch at the Florida Baptist Children's Home, and then they transported us to the airport. After much confusion and chaos, we were finally able to board the plane. While most of the group is together, some of us are separated. I WAS sitting in an aisle seat across from Erin and in front of Aaron and Val, but then I was asked to move so that a mother was able to sit with her kids. Of course, I didn't mind much at all...I can handle myself. :] I'm not sitting ten rows up from everyone else, next to the window seat. I can't tell you at all how long we've been flying, but so far I've been able to sleep a bit, and being along has given me a chance to pray and regain focus...I needed it, because after the heat today, the confusion, and other people's complaints, I've already lost sight of why I was going to Guatemala in the first place. Honestly, I'm not sure if I was spiritually ready for this trip. I've been praying about it a lot, but I feel weird. In one of my quiet times lately I felt like God was reminding me that on this trip I need to be selfless, and of course the only way I can do that is by putting myself aside completely. I took that to include whatever issues are going on between me and other people, as well as whatever worries and concerns are plaguing me from back in Florida. I guess maybe I just need to work on that a bit more.
Lately I've been so easily bothered by certain things, and even though I ought to trust people more, I can't help it. I see things going on, but whether it's my own insecure self twisting them or I'm seeing things as they are, I'm not sure. It just occured to me, though, that I haven't prayed about it...
Well, for now I'm out. I'm going to read my bible for a bit, then try to sleep a little more. As boring as it may seem, I've been enjoying my time apart from the group.
-Courtney
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