Soli. Deo. Gloria.

Hola!

It's hard to believe that we are one week into the trip. So much as happened, and we still have another week to go!

I'm really glad Jackie's been doing daily updates-- it helps me keep track of the days! Each day really seems to be melting together... in a wonderful way.

The trip so far seems like a blessingful dream. I can truly see God's hand in this home and in the girls' lives. When we first arrived, they came up to each of us team members to give a hug. And not those half- sideway- weak hugs. No. A full out hug-hug! :)

That's just a teensy hint as to how much love there is here. But, basically, the majority of the team mates have joked about taking these girls home with us... some of us more serious than others (Caroline).

God is doing great things in each of their lives and I feel honored to even know these girls. To God be the glory. <3 

This past weekend, the group went on a retreat to recharge. We drove about a couple hours away to San Ignacio and stayed at Hotel Rural, a country club. We actually had the entire property to ourselves and had our choice of which cabin or room to stay. It was pretty swanky. My highlight was feeding an orange to a cow in the backyard of our cabin... tee hee!

This was the view from my room. And no, that is not the cow that I fed.

We also went to a rodeo and then to a small carnival of sorts.

It was nice to let my guard down and relax, but! Taking a break from the adrenaline rush made me realize just how tired I was.

There were hammocks on the balcony and the porch of our cabin. It was so peaceful. <3

 Anyways! Sorry, my pics are kinda lame, these are from my phone. The actual photo-photos are on my camera, and I have yet to sort through them. I need to sleep soon, but in short, we are working hard but have had a chance to rejuvenate. :)

[Psalm 150:6] Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Amen!!

Oh, and here is a photo taken during Random Dance Session No. 23,546.
We seem to be dancing a lot during this trip. Ha ha. :)