So this is my first time on a missions team and I'm really nervous! Packing is real tough because I'm not quite positive on what to bring, (or if I've forgot something really important) although we are given a list of stuff to bring. It's the small stuff and clothing. Here in New England you can never predict what the weather is going to be, (especially the weather man. No offense) and since I've lived in the same place all my life it is going to be weird going some where were the weather is some what the same. So I'm like 'What should I bring? Is it going to be cold, warm, semi warm?..' and once again the small things "Do I need this..." " can't forget that.." So now that every thing is packed away, later I'll find that I really did forget something.
The sad thing is, I've never been on an airplane before, so I'm praying that I won't be scared to death with this big experience. I just found out that they have little malls in these airport places, and I find that really fascinating. I thought that you carry your luggage in, hand the teller your passport, tell them where you're going, and that you can't wait to get to wherever your going, then wait for your plane. Oh and in between that you have to go through one of those metal detectors. And on the plane you get free peanuts. But I guess there's more hustle and bustle during all the passport stuff.
I can't wait to see all the children and families down there that the previous g-team members have talked about. They've said that the children are a joy to be around and that when its time to leave, its really hard to say good-bye! Some have seemed to say that once your there your surrounded with love. I'm praying that God will use me to do his work (although I have no clue as to what it'll be.) But I'm also praying that some people that we meet down in Guatemala will come to know God. Please be praying for us all that we'll have a good time and that we'll get there and back safely.

-AnnaAlisia