Days One and Two: Saturday, March 12 & Sunday March 13, 2011

Heather and Kelly's Post:

Our Team gathered at AU at 4:30 pm on Saturday to load vehicles, pray together and begin our journey to Belize.  After arriving safely in Atlanta, we gathered to talk, get to know one another better and share our hearts for this trip.  We all realized that each person had varying reasons for wanting to be a part of this trip, but there was one common thread throughout...our expectations of what God would have for us to do for the children at St. Mary's and St. Luke's.  Exhausted from a long day and losing an hour of sleep due to the time change, we once again would gather to travel at 4:15 am.  (Yes, that's A.M.)

Sixteen people arrived  at the Atlanta Airport with 33 checked bags and at least one carry on bag each.  We looked like we were moving to Belize instead of a short stay of nine days.  The airport was crowded but we were able to get checked in and make it to our gate with time to spare. We safely arrived in Miami, and, after a quick bite of breakfast, we boarded our second flight to Belize.

Sixteen people arrived at the Belize Airport with ALL 33 checked bags! We were both surprised and relieved to have our plethora of supplies with us. After a couple of van rides, we all successfully arrived to the Chateau.  With empty stomachs and weary bodies, we ate a Belizean lunch and had time to rest and relax.

Some of us then went for a walk to familiarize ourselves with the area that will be working.  When we approached St. Mary's Church, we heard beautiful music that drew us into the building. A couple of us went back to get the other members of the team. We all joined the service and enjoyed the beautiful songs the congregation sang together. Afterwards, we helped serve the congregation juice and tamales. The service was in celebration of Lent and to raise awareness of the plight of the children in Belize City. Our plans for the evening had been to begin unpacking supplies and making preparations for Monday; however, God had another plan for us. Being led by Him to this service, we were able to serve others and be spiritually fed as well. By seeking God's guidance in all that we do and giving this trip completely to Him, we are already seeing the importance of allowing God to lead us. What a way to begin our week in Belize. We have great expectations for this week, and we know that thorough His grace the impossible becomes possible.