On a Mission

Before we began our trip I wondered if we could truly make a difference in two short weeks. What we found is that yes, we did make a difference. We came to Guatemala to build two homes, but we experienced so much more; we saw so much more.
We made a difference by hosting the medical clinic; people who don’t have access to medical care were assessed and provided with information, basic health care, and medications. People who can’t afford clothing were given clothes. People...

Antigua, the oldest city in the Americas, is a city worth spending time in. With an elevation of 5000 feet, the temperature was mild, perfect for sightseeing and shopping in the open markets. One could spend an entire day just wandering through the various...

Thursday was a hard day, but not because of physical work. We did work very hard in the morning painting the houses, the sweat running off of us, leaving us feeling like limp, wet dolls by lunch. But despite our aching arms, our sweaty, dirty bodies...

One of the activities on our agenda was to host a day-long medical clinic on base. Because the clinic was planned for a Friday, rather than the usual Saturday, we expected less than the usual numbers. There is no formal advertising here; a sign announcing...