Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Today our group enjoyed a much needed day to unwind and recharge before heading back to the states tomorrow. We took a water taxi to Caye (pronounced 'key') Caulker to take in the island life side of Belize. The people are all so friendly... they had lots of craftspeople selling wares and some food vendors on the street.  Some of us went snorkeling on the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world.  We saw different types of coral and lots of fish!  It was yet another bonding experience for the group. Unfortunately 2 of our team (Sue Wolfangel & Dawn Pappe) were stung by either a Portugese Man O'War or powerful jellyfish and had to seek medical treatment at a government clinic on the island. Since it's run by the government the treatment was free (they just gave a tip). After some Benydryl, Vinegar & hot water compresses, cortisone and a injection of some painkiller they were on the road to recovery.  It's weird being out of the states on this independence day and interesting to be in a country that at one time was also under British rule.  We are all emotionally, mentally and physically exhausted and anxious to return home.  One member of our team called the time spent here doing God's work as "intense". BUT all of us would come back in a heartbeat to once again provide service, construction, education, love, supplies and whatever else the children and caregivers at the Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center need.  We pray that God watches over us as we travel home in the morning. Thank you all so much for your prayers, we felt God's presence this entire mission trip!

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