My first time speaking in Spanish

I'm sitting here in the airport in Guatemala City waiting for my flight back to the states. I'm reflecting on the last two weeks here in Guatemala. Latin America has truly captured my heart. There are so many incredible things that have happened in the last two weeks, it is hard to know where to start.

First, I graduated from Grade B and moved on to Grade C in my Spanish studies. I find the burden to learn this language deeper than ever. It was great to see missionary friends whom I haven't seen in a while again. I had the pleasure of sitting down over breakfast with Wayne Monson, who is a missionary here in Antigua. It was great to hear his heart and hear testimonies of what God is doing in and through their ministry. Ministering alongside Jonathan and Alicia Farrant is always an honor and was a highlight of this trip. They are great friends and it is always a pleasure to get to hang out with them and work alongside them.

The school assemblies were indescribable. For the first time ever, I spoke in a school assembly completely in Spanish. I cannot even describe the excitement that I felt. Ever since I have been making these trips down to Guatemala for language school I have dreamed of being able to speak and preach in Spanish. That dream is finally beginning to happen!

God is opening up a tremendous amount of opportunity for me here in Guatemala and I have a great deal of anticipation for the future. Below are some pictures from the school assemblies yesterday. Check it out!