Guatemala Round Dos!

Hola Everyone!
For those of you keeping up with my adventures, we left off last time with an update about my summer internship in Guatemala! Well due to the fact that God is amazing, I was able to return to Guatemala for my winter break! I spent three weeks in the home that has captivated my heart. Here are some photos, that I will explain and then give ya'll a little update on my time spent there as well as what is to come!

This was the christmas eve service! I had the great opportunity of spending Christmas in the home. It was incredible! This family loves me so well. The parents had gifts and a stocking for me; as well as some of the kids got me gifts! I was in awe! I did not expect anything, I was just there to serve! They accepted me as family and allowed me to spend such a special time with them.

                

Here are a few photos of the girls having fun and being their silly selves! The top left one is Condi! She is 6 years old and is the mature one of the younger girls! She is so kind and gentle and is a great helping hand!

The top right is Isabella! She is a little ball of energy! She is new to the home, she has been living in the main home for about 5 months now. This little girl never failed to make me smile! She is very energetic and loves to be around people! She stuck to me like glue the whole time I was there.

The bottom photo from left to right is Rosa (7) Condi (6) Isabella (5) and Monica (5). Each one of them has such a unique story. They each speak to my heart in a different way. Rosa is very wise for her age. She is very trusted within the home and is a great helper! Monica is well shes Monica. She is funny even with out trying to be. Sometimes you get lost in conversation with her and just wonder what is running through her mind. She loves to be held and just loves well in general. She stayed close to me the whole time as well.

This time I got really close with two of the older girls. Lucia who is 18 is such a joy. Her story is inspiring, where the Lord has brought her astounds me! She works so well with the kids and is adored by all! Maria who is 17; she is the one with glasses, is a ball of light! I got expecially close to her this time. There wasn't much that we didn't do together. She really opened up to me and became a close friend. Her story left me in tears, but made me joyful to know the Love she has for the Lord.

These two girls bring my heart and life so much happiness! Martina is 18 and Yeni is 2. They are both special needs, and just special in general! To see them laugh brightened my whole day! When I move in September I hope to work full time with these two.

Oh Yeah!
I AM MOVING IN SEPTEMBER!!!! 

For those of you who do not know, I have signed on with Camino Global as a mid term missionary. I have committed to moving for two years to Guatemala. While there I will live in the children's home and serving there. I am super pumped to graduate in may and move! God has called me into full time ministry, and my heart is back in Guatemala!

I will be sharing more information in a post next week so tune in for that! Some exciting things are in store! I can't wait to share with you all!

I will not leave you as orphans;
I will come to you.
            -John 14:18

God Bless <3 

Heaven Slaughter