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Update #2

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We’ve had quite the adventure getting to Guatemala. We left from our church in Brighton, Michigan, at 4pm yesterday on a charter bus to O’Hare. 

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From there we took a red-eye to Mexico City and when we arrived in Mexico City we went through several long lines - customs, security, baggage scan, another security, and even a line for the escalator!

Everything went very smoothly at Guatemala City airport and every single piece of luggage arrived! We finally arrived at the orphanage today around 1pm.


We stopped for snacks and water at Walmart on the way to the orphanage and every employee in the store said, “Welcome.” We have been received very warmly!



When we arrived at the orphanage, we were given a tour and hearing the history and ministries happening here is incredible.
We were able to leave about half (or more) of the contents of our luggage as donations for the orphanage.

Dining Room for missions teams that Cornerstone started building last year and has been completed

Clinic (Mon-Fri for orphanage and Sat/Sun for community)

Gardens

Main Building
(Sleeping rooms for missions teams, offices for psychologists, social workers, etc, and kitchen)


We’ve already had many opportunities to play with the children. Timmy made a friend named “C” while playing soccer and Hannah met a ton of girls who were silly and loving and super outgoing. She has been able to communicate in Spanish quite a bit, actually!

Our hearts are full of love for this beautiful community in just a few short hours. We are so blessed to have this opportunity. Thank you for your love and prayers.

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