Canadian Visitors - The Joy of Fellowship!

Last week we had a first...a couple came to visit us in Guatemala.  They were not on a team and had no agenda apart from spending time with us and seeing into the life we live here.  It was so much fun! David and Eleanor Hawkes have supported us since we left for the mission field over 5 years ago.  When they first emailed saying they wanted to come for a visit, we were surprised, because we are not on the "top 5 destinations for an amazing holiday" list!  But we were on their list, praise the Lord.

We met up with them in Flores, Peten and visited Tikal together.  It was so impressive to see how flexible and easy to please they were.  (For those of you wanting to visit missionaries out in the field, flexibility is a huge gift you can give those who receive you.  No matter how much planning goes into a trip and how much you think you have everything in place, something always goes wrong...or maybe not wrong, but not quite as planned.)

Then we travelled to Chisec - our home base - and spent a few days just doing life with them here.    We had numerous "God appointments" as we visited homes and spent time with the people.

We also visited our property and shared the vision God has given us for the future.

Then we were off to Antigua for a couple of days.  David and Eleanor were not only flexible, but they have quite an adventurous spirit, too.  They were willing to try new foods and new experiences.

It was such an encouragement to us that they would want to visit and that they would trust us with the details.  It was an honour to show them first hand some of the impact they have had in this community simply by supporting us.  We are in this work together with all those who pray for us and support us financially.

If you are thinking about a different kind of vacation...give us a call!