Yes, this is my fourth entry tonight. I wanted to put more photos on the blog (and another short video as well) so that you can continue to travel this journey with us! Make sure you scroll down and see those entries. Also, PLEASE keep the comments coming... the team here greatly enjoys my sharing of all of your thoughts and prayers.
Today, we stopped by El Paisnal for a more formal time of saying goodbye. There wasn't a program, just a chance to get together with our friends and have some closure. I even took this laptop and showed them the photos we have taken so far. It was like a moth to a flame...
Then we traveled quite far north, through Chalatenango, to a little town named Guarjila. There we had the opportunity to hear the absolutely heart wrenching stories of what several women endured during the civil war here. Here is a picture of these amazing women that have also started an artisan cooperative venture here. The picture includes an 18-year-old from Cincinnati, OH that is living for about 8 weeks in El Salvador as a part of an internship, named Yuri (far right):
and here is the view from the edge of town. That is Honduras on the far mountain range... about 26 miles north:
We then drove about 2.5 hours back to the hotel for some much needed rest. It was a full, rewarding, yet difficult day. We will have a little easier schedule tomorrow. I need to go chat with my family on Skype, and then catch some winks.
May God's Peace Fill You All,
Gregg
7 comments:
Thanks for keeping us informed of your journey. We appreciate the opportunity to see and hear what you are doing on a daily basis.
We are praying for you as you progress through the week.
Lots of love,
Dave and Marty Erb
I so enjoy the updates! I look forward to them each morning. I know the stories you hear can be heartbreaking, but I'm sure it also gives you a strong feeling of connectedness. I hope someone is keeping a journal of these stories.
I am with you all in spirit.
Dave: Did you get my packages to Balbina and Pastor Chema?
Has anyone had a frozen chocolate covered banana yet? What about a papusa?
Praying for you daily.
Kyle
wish we were there with you - what a joy and heart filled experience bonding with our sisters and brothers in El Slavador - praying for all of you
Rick and Diane
I will try again to leave a brief comment. We are enjoying your pictures and comments. We are so very thankful that all is going well, and that all of you are sharing God's love as you travel to different areas. Take care, and stay healthy. We will continue to pray for all of you...Love, Mom & Dad
Thanks, also for the birthday wishes. I know you are so busy. Love, Dad
WE LOVED YOUR PICTURES - IT MAKES US FEEL LIKE WE ARE EXPERIENCING A BIT OF YOUR JOURNEY TOGETHER. MAY GOD'S PEACE AND LOVE SUSTAIN YOU THROUGH THE HARD TIMES AND BLESS YOU. RICK AND DIANE T.
Thank you for all the photos and updates. The glimpses of El Paisnal, look the same, as when we were there.
I know the days are long and full. So many things to experience!
Know you are in our daily prayers, sweet friends.
Ever in His Grace,
Debra Robinson
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