11.4.16

I’d love to say that the reason I didn’t post yesterday was because I was out saving the world down here in Guatemala…. But the reality is that I fell asleep on the couch while eating cucos. Cucos is Guatemalan ice cream that’s served in single portion in a bag, we buy it from the village out of a lady named Norma’s house. Good thing they’re only like 38 cents for one because I’m ashamed to admit how many I’ve eaten to this point hahaha Reminds me of one time in high school when I went to Europe and my dad gave me spending money for souvenirs… and I spent it all on Italian gelato. I’m much more responsible these days with money, but ice cream is still my favorite food.

Today (and yesterday when this post SHOULD have been posted), I am thankful for… Amy Hartmann and her family (Lorren, Hannah and Samuel)!!! Listen, if you don’t know Amy Hartmann or have someone of her caliber in your life, you are really missing out.

Amy and I met at Lifepoint back in…. 2012? I can’t remember, but I can remember all the moments my life has been richer and sweeter with her in it. Amy is one of the kindest and most faith filled women you will ever meet. Every Sunday, she took time to pray over me and Bryan and was one of the first people to recognize we were called to come down here to Guatemala. When she prays, she prays boldly. I am thankful for her prayers “back in the day” and for all the moments down here when I know she is praying for us still. She is kind, she is generous, she is thoughtful, and she is hilarious. We can say the same about all of your kids who we know and love too. We’re so very thankful for you, Hartmann family!

A fun flashback story, Bryan once lost his passport and only started searching for it DAYS before we were coming to Guatemala on a short trip. (If you know Bryan, this should not come as a surprise to you.)