So we are now here...

For many of us, our first day in Guatemala began on Friday morning in Houston. The anxiety, excitement and anticipation kept many of the team members from sleeping restfully the night before this new adventure began.

In some cases, team members tried to squeeze a last few moments preparing for when it was time for them to share their experiences of Christ's love with people whom they have yet to meet. (See, each team members has several specific tasks assigned to them, but what they don't know yet is that the tasks will not be completed by them alone. For their burden will be shared by their new missionary family and those they have come to serve.)

Yet, here it is - late into the evening of Saturday night. Little pitter, patter of feet hustling to and fro trying to get everything ready for the next day. Setting up our coffee for an early next morning. Preparing our snacks and condiments for Sunday's lunches. Showers trying to brush the dust of our exterior, while our insides are covered in fear of what's ahead.

The energy is present and the Presence is what has kept many of us going for the last 36 hours.