Chiminisjuan

Today we visted a small village named Chiminisjuan. Those who followed our blog last year might remember that name. If not, it is one of the four locations that the Ficker family holds their clinics on a weekly basis. This location is one that is very remote, and typically the teams are not able to get there without a small hike. The people there are very shy and not used to Americans.

Once we arrived the translator gave a small sermon while we prayed in a circle out of sight. Once we were done prayer a group of us went to help in the clinic, a group went to introduce ourselves to the people, and a group stayed to continue to pray and worship. You can tell that much prayer is needed in this area. Mostly, we need the people of Chiminisjuan to open their hearts and minds to the gospel.

I talked with several people during their wait for clinic. Some had walked two hours, others an hour and a half. That is up and over mountains (not flat distance walking). I remembered a small family from last year. The husband is about 19, 21 at the most, and the wife is around 17-19. They have four small children. I think they come out to clinic once a week to get vitamins and check ups. They have such beautiful and playful children. One girl would watch while I juggled in amazement, the boy wanted to touch the juggling balls. When I let him he would throw it in the air and catch it over and over with such a big smile on his face. At the end of the day I let him take one home with him as a gift.

We had to pass through a small thunderstorm on the way back. If you know someone on the team I will let them tell you all about that trip. :)

Tonight we will worship with the Fickers, have a time of encouragement and reflection, and say our goodbyes. It is hard to believe that our trip is almost over.

Tomorrow we will travel to Panajachel to take a long shower, do a little market shopping, and get some rest before our flight on Thursday.

This will likely be my last post until after the trip. Look for the next on one on Saturday morning. Thank you to all of you who followed us during our trip. A great big huge thanks to all who prayed for us. Please pray for our safe return.