The Panama Canal today -- coming home soon!!

Guatemala was an amazing experience. I corresponded with Primitive Methodist missionaries Grace and Juan Par and they came and picked me up from the ship and were amazing hosts all three days in the country. I was truly blessed that they were so giving and so gracious. We drove on the first day from Antigua, where we ate lunch and went to the market, to their home in Santa Cruz del Quiche, which was about four hours away. The next day we visited the Colegio Evangelista Metodista Utatlan (Utatlan School). I had heard of the school since I was a little girl at my church. My grandma was so involved with mission work that she also constantly kept the Pars’ name familiar in my mind. I could not believe I was actually at the school. I also met the two students that my church is currently sponsoring through a scholarship. It was incredible and really emotional. The impact that this trip has had can truly been summed up by my experience in this last port. The once-in-a-lifetime places I went and people I’ve met have had an indescribable impact on me as a person and my outlook on life. There are only six more days left in the voyage and I promise to update more, especially since my finals are finished! The ship will go through the Panama Canal today and I have also realized that in and of itself that is a unique experience. If I don’t update sufficiently before I get home, I promise to do so once I return. See you all after May 6 – and you’re all invited to my Welcome Home party on May 16. Email me or call the house to find out more info. :o).