So, I guess it is my turn to blog... this should be fun. I think I am going to do this a little different and just tell you all what is rattling around in my brain tonight. You should know that I took a soccer ball off the face tonight when I was sitting way to close to the field and not paying attention. So my brain hurts a little, again... this should be fun.
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| Hmm, Greg wondering whats for dinner at the purple house! |
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| Doug, Randy, & Dave in the the gold house for dinner |
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| Greg & Tim in the Purple house for dinner |
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| Laying block for the guard house |
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| Purple House |
We worked and we worked hard today, my body hurts from the work. We painted and laid cement block and made cabinets and worked on redesigning a prayer chapel. It was an absolutely beautiful day here, perfect weather and considering the snow back in Minnesota, it was even more perfect. Hot actually, I am sun burnt and I like that.
To me the work is great and a huge part of the ministry that we do here but to be honest this trip is more about relationships. In a few months when I look back on this trip I will remember being able to see Doug Johnson and hugging him. I will remember laughing until it hurts with the other team members. I will remember crying when we leave. I will remember the 3 girls that arrived in the middle of the night. I will remember making tortilla's by hand with two of the girls we sponsor. I will remember how close I feel to God when I am here at the Oasis. At dinner tonight we were asked what we remember the fondest about out first time here. I answered that by saying I loved and remember feeling closer to God here then anywhere on Earth. I know that when I am home I am easily distracted, work, family, distractions. Any and all shiny objects distract me. In Guatemala it is not the case, I am here to serve and love and both of those bring me closer to God.
So there you go. Just a few of the many things in my soccer face hurting brain tonight. Oh, one last thing. I really miss my wife. I love you Jesaca.
Greg Stoesz
Some good thoughts rattling around up there Greg! :)
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Praying for you...
Thanks for sharing Greg! To those girls you are like an oversize stuffed teddy bear. You may look threatening, but inside you are a bowl of love. Thanks for your ministry and for your giving heart in going year after year. These girls are seeing what a Godly man looks like so that one day like your own daughters they will find a godly man to be their husband.
ReplyDeleteI have mixed emotions about reading the blog......I love to see what you guys are doing, but every time I read it, it just makes me want to be there more :-( Thanks for the updates, praying for you, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteTim B.
I am always so impressed by the high quality facilities you all have been creating over the years. What a wonderful place for the girls to be and to become! Thanks for the great updates! Praying for all of you...
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