Triumph and Tragedy part 2 (Guatemala '10 Day 5)

Later in the morning, we had the opportunity to visit the Promise Land. 

But, on the way there, we stopped at a place where a recent mudslide had happened. 

.Simply Breathtaking.

Neither pictures nor words can describe how it felt and what it looked like. 

We then went to the Promise Land. 

Unfortunately, though, we were not able to get in the water! :(

Compared to last year. 

Me and Dad at the Promise Land. 

*Well, that was just the morning so stay tuned for the afternoon! 

Triumph and Tragedy part 1 (Guatemala '10 Day 5)

*Just for the record, this did not happen on the same day 

but, we are going to pretend it did! :)*

Last year we built a house for a family of three and this year we were able to go and visit them! 

The family had added on a room...

Visiting....

We gave the little boy a bag filled with crayons, paper, and stickers. He loved it!!

Group Shot! 

We then headed back to the church to finish printing and sorting pictures....

and well some of us slept! haha

or entertained kids by playing the guitar.

That same morning the men had an opportunity to be part of a church charter. They hopped on a boat that took them across Lake Atitlian to a village. 

The clear water! 

The church in St. Lucas. 

inside the church....

Dad signing the charter of the church. 

Mr. Todd signing it also. 

The men also visited a school while they were there.

Part 2 to come! 

A Night to Remember (aka Guatemala the Fourth part dos)

One night during supper, Pastor Louis asked us if we would like to go to a wedding. Of course everybody wanted to go including the boys. :)

It was lovely and simple! Here are some pictures from the night. Enjoy! 

The Church all decorated for the wedding! 

Beautifully simple! 

Pre-ceremony pics with the bride!

Even though we didn't know each other, she still offered to take pictures with us! 

I guess a little man wasn't available. haha

Exchanging vows and rings....

"You may now kiss the bride"

The choir singing a couple of songs to the bride and groom.

They had also prepared some sort of dish for the team, (and everybody who was the wedding), but only a few of us were brave enough to try it!  

A preview of the next post......