Hola everyone,
Wow I have no idea where to start!! This trip has been everything I have wanted and a little more than I asked for haha. But first off the plane ride was pretty cool besides the fact that the pressure, going down really hurt my ears. But seeing cities from above at night is awesome. So when we got there the country is soooo beautiful, and so green. I totally feel like I am in Hawaii but I have never been to Hawaii haha.
So my site is the sports site and it is what I pictured it to be and ten times better. The kids are so fun and nice, two older guys like Moreno and Popo are my age and really funny. Raul the leader is so passionate and caring to all the kids and has been used so much for those kids. He is truly an amazing man of God and is preaching all the time like my Dad. Even this week like a young kid died from a rock throwing accident. It was very sad but Raul talked to the kids for at least 25 mins in the hot sun about Jesus. But the set up of the sports site is sick, we get to warm up with his team that he has, then play baseball, then a devotional, then a Siesta. These kids are baseball maniacs and are extremely talented in baseball. Very fun to watch them take the field. I like playing shortstop still just like my dad. Second base is still fun as well.
Overall everyday has been an experience that I will never forget. Meeting people from all over the country, seeing a culture that is so relationship oriented, having prayers being answered, and going on some crazy rapids in the river. I just love everything about it and there is still a week left! So excited to be with these kids for more days and get to share my story to them. Thank you for all your prayers people back home God is moving here in the DR. Continue to pray for the DR people and our Hearts. Love you all
Familia- I love you Mom, Dad, Erin, Scotty, Lenny, Mimi, Mama K, Joe, and the rest I love you dearly and have so many stories.
Friends- Sick stories to tell all you guys and miss you all
Work People- I miss you all as well. Tell the kids I miss them so much and hope you get to see the photos. Shout out to Van =) haha
-Markyyy
Hi Markyyy. You finally blogged! Wow sounds like you are having exactly the time you knew God had waiting for you. Guess what. We fixed your car and Dad got a speeding ticket. I guess they fixed it too good. haha. Looking forward to all the stories and so I hope you are journaling. Love you see you soon
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Mark - You sound awesome! Thanks for the work you're doing during these days - I know you're leaving 'Jesus' all over the place. Looking forward to hearing your stories.
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hey kiddo, somehow i knew you would end up with kids at the sporting venue so to speak. sounds like you are being a huge blessing to those kids and they are being a huge blessing to you!!! don't just love how our awesome God blesses those who bless him buy sharing his love. bring home pictures for us to see. tell everyone i say howdy! so proud of all you yougins'!!!!!
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Yay, so good to hear from you markyyy ... i am so proud of you. I am so blessed by reading this. God is so amazing and He is faithful to answer our prayers!
ReplyDeleteI seriously can't wait to hear all the stories! You should journal everyday so you remember all the details.
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Wow Marky, it's so cool to hear about all the amazing things God is doing in you while in the DR. Keep that passion burning...He has great things in store for you! :o)
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Markyyy! I can't wait to hear you speak on what the trip was like for you....... how you communicated, what you ate, or saw, what you could see God doing in the hearts of the Dominican's.... and YOUR "version" of all the stories from a guys perspective... :o) I'll be glad when you guys return! You've all been on my mind.....
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