It has been an awful long time since I have blogged. Life has been crazy. I have been slammed in the face with cancer and illness among friends and family. I have been absolutely overwhelmed working with the mentally ill. But I have been so blessed. I am surrounded by amazing friends, professors, and family. I love being at Trinity. I love that I do not feel like I should be here. I love that Guatemala is still on my heart. I love that I am crazy and adding a minor to my degree half way through my third year. I'm going to be busy but so excited to learn more about missions and where God is calling me. I love that God is good. I love that I can say He is love because I know it to be true.
I love God. I love that He has a plan for me. I love that there is hope - even when it seems like there is not. I love that I came across a thing about my little friend Alberto in Guatemala.
This is what it said:
Age: 2 years, 3 months
Birthday: May 23
Date admitted: March 15, 2011
Weight at time of admittance: 13.1 Lbs.
Referred by: National Hospital – Antigua
About Alberto: When Alberto arrived in May, he had a number of infections, including a painful diaper rash that left his bottom cracked and bleeding. He cried constantly, could not stand, and despite being 2 years old, was not yet using any words to express himself. While Alberto still gets tearful at diaper changes from the fear that being changed may hurt like it did in the past, he spends most of his day smiling, giggling, and chatting away to volunteers and fellow patients. He is able to walk whole holding someone’s hand, is beginning to make simple 2-word sentences, and absolutely LOVES hugs. While Alberto is still behind others his age, he has come so far, and is a very bright little boy who will do well as he continues growing healthier and stronger.
Wow! I am so blessed to have known him and been able to spend a couple hours just holding, loving, and praying for him.
Thank you Lord for hope.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13
