Here's a brief photo report:Day 1 Travel Day
OKC-HOUSTON-GUATEMALA CITY then a 4 hour bus ride to the beautiful mountains around Chichicastanango.
Day 2 A nearly 1 mile trek with equipment took us into the corn fields to meet a young widow with 4 kids (other woman in pic is neighbor) who lived in what we would call a shed. With a wooden 12-20 structure we tripled her living space and allowed her to use former "house" as kitchen. Thus, separating cooking from sleeping areas.Day 3 Completed two houses by dividing into two groups. This day we served someone who was not yet a believer as witness to God's love and care for all people.
Day 5 This has become known as "bless the vendor" day. (You might call it shopping.) We tried to be generous as we purchased gifts and souvenirs. Got to experience lots of people and a very "dark"place - the local cathedral. This is a multi-purpose venue where Catholicism and pagan ritual merge. Very sad, but for decades people like Pat and Carol Hile and Mission Frontiers have brought help and hope to the Quiche of this region.
This day ended with 2 Baptisms!!!
Day 6 Micah and I returned to the corn fields where we built our final home. I served more as an apprentice on this day; but Micah was everywhere, leaving his mark on this home and the country of Guatemala.
Days 7&8 saw some downtime and travel home. The trip ended with a bat's eye view of the "blood moon."
Don't know when we will see that final moon, but Jesus will return and more will be prepared for him because of your generosity and partnership in this mission!
Thank You! Steve & Micah Dye
