Well, we've packed everything we can think to need, we've gotten all the shots, and we've kissed the kiddos feliz noche and adios. Definitely tears in the house of the Klemish's tonite-mostly in the girls' eyes of course. We have prepared in every way we can- but God has really prepared us in a much bigger way.
The book of Matthew has spoken many things to us in the last month-
It will not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a the ransom for many. Matthew 20:25-26
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me......Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these, my brothers, you did it to me. Matthew 25: 36-38, 40
We really are going to Guatemala to serve these people. God has really shown us how much we are needed as servants in this world. We aren't here to take more, buy more, and build wealth, but instead are here to give more, share more, and love more--even to these people we don't know, but God does.
About 4 weeks ago, through a friend at Sydney's school, I met my friend Gladis. She is an exchange student at Scott Community College in Bettendorf. She is here on a scholarship for 2 years. She lives in La Tinta, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala- her home is one hour from Tactic, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala (where we are going)! God had a great plan in bringing us together! She speaks the same Mayan dialect as the people group in rural Tactic where we are going. We also met her two friends, Kathy and Fernando, who are also from Guatemala. God has really grown our hearts for the people of Guatemala through them. It has been fun to learn about their culture, learn Spanish from them, play soccer and volleyball, let them love on our kids, and make s'mores over a campfire-which they thought was very interesting, and yummy of course! They all absolutely love our dog, Blue! I'm sure God has made this connection between us for more than one reason. They will be here until next July studying, so I know we will have plenty of opportunities to serve them also! They are so very greatful for us going to their country to help the people of Guatemala. They continue to express that gratitude repeatedly and whole-heartedly.
Dios te bendiga! God bless you!
This is fabulous! I can't wait to hear more. I love that you were led by your hearts and your belief in God. I have been getting involved in a church more too, and I think it is absolutely helping me be a better person. Can't wait to see pictures and stories and how your lives will continue to be impacted as a result of this journey. Amen!
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