November 6, 2023
Day 2: Monday, November 6, 2023
While Team Thompson consists mostly of returning volunteers, we are lucky to be joined by…
November 5, 2023
Day 1: Sunday, November 5, 2023
Team Thompson arrived in Guatemala City late Saturday evening. The first evening is always a…
November 2, 2023
Running the Long Race of Faith by Allie Rhoades
On November 1, barriletes soar above the city. Families fly these giant kites carrying tears…
October 10, 2023
Awakening by Allie Rhoades
All human beings need sleep. Though we might pretend otherwise, our brains and bodies demand…
October 7, 2023
Day 8: Saturday, October 7, 2023
“Adapt and Overcome” We all arrived home safely, and I am writing this final blog…
October 4, 2023
Day 5: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Chaplain Liz played Lady Gaga’s “Hold my Hand” at this morning’s reflection as a special…
October 3, 2023
Day 4: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Another early workout this morning to center and focus, but this morning’s daily devotional looked…
October 2, 2023
Day 3: Monday, October 2, 2023
“How is your spirit doing?” Chaplain Liz asked us all during the daily devotion. “On…
October 1, 2023
Day 2: Sunday, October 1, 2023
We awoke to a Guatemalan sunrise and the call of the local peacocks. Six of…
September 30, 2023
Day 1: Saturday, September 30, 2023
The Path The path I was walking was solid and firm. But I felt there…
