Goodbye 2009

And good riddance! I didn't have such a hot
2009 so I was more than ready to kick it out
the door.

2010 looks brighter already. We, Rick, Brennan,
Mattie and myself are returning to Guatemala
this summer. Actually Brennie and I are returning,
this is Rick and Mattie's first trip.

We are waiting for word from our mission coordinator
at to definitive dates but it will be in July. It is our
desire to return to Santa Maria de Jesus the village
where we worked last year.

It is amazing the impact spending a week there can have
on a person. Brennie and I talk about it often and this
serves to get Mattie all the more excited about going
this summer.

As if I don't have enough irons in the fire I found one
more potential one to add to the mix. After much
thought and prayer, I am looking to become the child
sponsorship coordinator for the village. The town
leaders are eager for opportunities for their children
to have a better life and this may be an answer.
It is not a definite at this point as contacts and discussions
with another organization have to happen first.

We are also going to the Outer Banks in June with my
family and a dear friend. My parents are also going to
make the trip. We are always excited to get to spend
time together and the kids love it there.

Will hopefully continue to post as I can.

Here is a short clip of Guatemala. Enjoy!