we are here! we are here! we are here!

yes. read the title. it kind of says all!!

I woke up this morning at 2:50 and around 4 we all packed into three cars and were off to Charlotte International. After an eventful phone searching airport experience in Atlanta, we arrived safely in Guatemala city around 1130am. We hopped onto the ranch bus with another team that is here for two weeks and after a packed bus ride through the city and mountains arrived at Casa Bernabe around 2pm. Soon after a quick lunch and tour of the ranch, we were informed that 2 of us girls would be leaving this orphanage and going to one in the city. Least to say, all of our hearts hit the ground. We havent officially decided if they are going yet, but if they do it will be Lauren H (we call her Lo) and Morgan. About three hours of prayer and discussion have gone into this. Its not easy. Its hard to let two team members go. There have been a few tears already. We feel like one big family, but if its Gods will we will say goodbye to them on friday for seven weeks. Of course they will come back to visit occasionally, but we are very sad to see them go.

Alison (fellow team member) and I worked in the baby house tonight and loved it! There are very long days ahead but we are excited. Of course, we already decided that we will need to switch off with others for a couple days here and there because working 630am - 8pm days is quite a lot.

Well. That's really it. We all love it here and are having a blast so far.

talk to you all soon!