Mission: Guatemala 2007
It never fails to surprise me that such vast disparities exist between first world and under-developed countries. Guatemala is no exception with its unsuitable drinking water, hazardous living conditions, severe malnutrition and unfortunate abuse, just to name a few. Yet despite seemingly insurmountable barriers, the children I met this week seemed to gleam of hope through their shinning smiles, glistening eyes and vibrant spirits. My heart goes out to Heidi, Ingrid, Paola and all the other children of Guatemala. You have blessed me more than you will ever know.
Belinda

Mission: Guatemala 2007
This mission trip to Guatemala was such a wonderful experience in so many ways. In every step of the trip it was evident that God was present and residing over us. I find it difficult to sum the week up into a brief paragraph or two, so I will just end this mission by saying THANK YOU.
I thank all of the people who have prayed for us and donated money and supplies to support us.
I thank the Shalom Foundation for making this pilot physical therapy mission such a success.
I thank Nathan for taking the initiative to get this trip underway.

Mission: Guatemala 2007
We left the Seminary at 4:30 am in order to arrive at the Guatemala City airport by 5:00 am. After going through check in and safety inspections, we made it to our glass-enclosed gate at the airline around 6:15 am. Our flight wasn’t scheduled to leave until 7:20, so a few of us decided to have an impromptu Salsa dance lesson in order to increase cardiac output and improve circulation to our brains;) It was a very entertaining and great way to start our trip back home.
At 2:20pm we arrived safely in Nashville and then headed home to enjoy the remaining day and a half of our Spring Break.