A day as tourist

Today our group split into two. Five individuals (Cheryl, Rose, Uncle Greg, Jojo, and Lauren). Went with Mark to climb Pacaya, which is a volcano here near the city. Meanwhile the rest if the team adventures to Antigua for the day. All in all it was a good day. There are many stories that I could tell but I wouldn't do them justice typing on this tiny keypad.

We did have a couple of the kids come back not feeling great because they didn't drink enough water. It's an easy mistake since we were not working hard but it was also a good lesson for them so that they will not complain as much about the amount of water that we are forcing them to drink when we are working.

Tomorrow is our transition day as we leave the city and head to the highlands of Guatemala. Leaving behind the city is going to be hard. We have already seen so many things and meet so many amazing people. Yet it's also hard to leave because of all the hard things that we have seen. In many ways it's easy to feel hopeless; yet we have been listening to this song called "God of this City" by Chris tomlin. The words of that song are inspiring to use because it reminds us the God is the God of this city. There is hope in the midst of the chaos and that is the good news that has brought us to this city and it is the good news that enables us to leave.

Leaving also means that we get to go and serve and encourage others. I unfortunately doubt that I will be able to update this every night when we are at the lake, but I will do my best. Please don't be concerned that I dont get it updated much.

Pray for same travels tomorrow and for the transition between city and country will be smooth for all of us.

God is the god of this city!!!

In Christ
Doug