Well, hello! It feels like it has been forever since I have blogged. We have been without internet for the past few days and although we did make a valient effort to blog, we were not able to connect. It feels as though a lot has happened since I last posted. Most of all, I suppose, we are just continually amazed at how faithful and wonderful our God is. Everyday, He is providing for us in ways we couldn't even imagine. More than ever, we know we are blessed to be children of the King and we truly are in the palm of His hand.
To date, we have put on over 8,000 kms and crossed through 4 different countries in only 17 days. What a journey! It has not been without its hiccups, but overall, it has been such an amazing experience.
On Thursday, February 23rd, we left Florence Mayerle's home and met up with Mark and Heidi Merrit from Loma de Luz Hospital. We spent about an hour with them at a local coffee/donut shop - not quite up to Tim Horton's standard, but not bad. We made arrangements with them to travel out to Belfate the following day and we proceeded to the beach to sleep/rest/relax for the day. It is crazy how tiring driving can be. We really were quite exhausted, and because our border crossings have not been super arduous, we had a day we could spend outside of the car. Hip hip horray! 
For $40 we rented a Cabana - like a little cottage - right on the ocean at a place called Helen's just outside of La Ceiba. It was awesome. We spent hours just floating in the ocean, riding the waves and allowing the salt water to wash away our tiredness. 
Then, Friday morning, Rocky and I left Hope behind to do homework...yah, right...and we set out for Belfate and Loma de Luz. We drove about 20 minutes down the road and turned off onto a gravel road. 40 minutes later, we arrived at Loma de Luz. Our hosts, Heidi and Mark, were waiting for us and we were given the grand tour. I am not sure what we expected, but we were certainly overwhelmed at the size of this ministry! 
Again, we had the opportunity to meet with the founders, Jeff and Rosanne McKenney, and hear first hand how the ministry started and what their current needs are and what their dreams for the future are. We were really impressed with this couples heart and vision. We also met with others involved in the hospital, administration, maintenance, school, and children's home. Each one shared with us how they came to Loma de Luz and what it was like to work with this ministry. 
Certainly, we could see how we could be used here, as the work is plentiful.
As we continue to process all we are seeing, hearing, and sensing in the Spirit, please pray with us, that God would confirm to us where He wants us to go.
So far, both ministries we have visited are doing a wonderful work, and we can clearly see how we could fit in and serve. We expect the same will be true of those we visit in Guatemala.
We really just want to know if it is the ministry that God has for us. We want to be in His will.
Blessings,
Karren, Rocky and Hopw
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