Let the packing begin!

Well, in an hour, most of the team will be packing crates to carry to Guatemala. This makes it so real...so definite...so powerful. For so long, it seemed like a dream. Was I really going? Was I really being called to go? It makes me realize how often we look forward to something but really don't believe it to be real until it happens. But in all of these events, God is not surprised and He knows what He has in store for us. So often, I think we live our life in a state of confusion, frustration, and worry but it's so unnecessary because God will guide us, lead us, and be with us in all of it. Faith is all we need. So we need to remind ourselves that He is in every detail, big or small. So why worry? I feel so blessed to be on this trip and to see what God has in store for so many lives. I'm in awe over how amazing He is!

It's late Thursday night, and I've finally made it to my computer. I have been in prayer today over our "Triple A (AAA)" team that traveled today, but did not know all the happenings until I received e-mails of all God was doing. He is so good and He is always right on time! When we feel like life has delayed our plans or we have to take a different route - it's hard! But what a picture to see a glimpse of that today as the "AAA" flight got delayed and they were able to fly direct (instead of connecting through Texas) to Guatemala. Sometimes our plans get delayed and/or changed so we can be on that direct route with our Lord. We can soar like eagles with Him!
I am so excited about all that God is doing and how He weaves His love through it all and through every detail. It has been such a blessing for me to get to know these women on our team and their stories. I'm amazed at all that God has shown me through this mission thus far and I'm excited to see all that lays ahead! He is a big God and He hears us and He is working and I am so blessed to be a part of this team.
I'm also blessed to have a wonderful team of prayer and financial supporters - thank you so much!

D DAY!

I haven't slept a wink... it is 3:10am and I am too excited to lay down even though my eyes are heavy. Maybe I'll get some sleep in the plane.

My mind has been going all day long. It seems this day has snuck up on me. I've felt rushed all week long, trying to get last minute things squared away; like who is going to feed my fish...
I sit here trying to jot my thoughts down hoping to slow myself down and allow the Lord's voice to be the only voice I hear. I want nothing else but His wisdom and guidance.

I am so happy to get away from all that is going on around my American life. I don't want to hear another thing about the election, gas prices, Lindsey Lohan and the Spears sisters. I want to hear about what God is doing. I want to learn and grow from my mission team sisters and from the women in Guatemala. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for us all. I know it's going to be more than I can imagine.

He has been so great in my life already. I could ask for nothing else and yet He continues to bless me. He's blessed me with a great support group that has prayed over me and helped financially. I am forever grateful to all of them.

I ask for prayer over my bible study lessons next Monday and Tuesday; may He speak through me; and safety during our entire trip.

Love,
Adriana
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17

Nothing but HOPE!

I have to start by saying what a privilege it is to be used by God for His work. Nothing has brought me greater joy in life than when He is working through me. Not only do I get to witness the awesome miracles that only He can perform from a first-row seat, but also He changes me, draws me closer to Him, with each new path that He shows me. Anyone who knows me, knows just how deeply Guatemala has captured my heart and why. That God would call me to work for Him there shows how much He wants to give all of us the desires of our hearts.

The work He is doing in Guatemala is amazing. I can't wait to see what's in store next! To all the 12 other women, and 2 men, who are joining in this trip, Wow! Y'all are blowing me away. You are a living model of the body of Christ that Paul describes in Romans 12: 4&5 "Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." The Lord has gifted this team in multiple areas, and thanks to your obedience, He is able to work through and among us as He wills.

I cannot thank my support team enough for your prayers, and your financial contributions, that enable all of this to take place. My prayer needs are primarily that I will allow God to be in control at all times rather than my own stubborn self! For the women in Guatemala, please pray for God to have full access to those He has chosen to take part in our week down there - that nothing would stand in the way of their attending every day. Look for updates later as we uncover more specific prayer needs. Only 11 more days until we leave - woo hoo!