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This morning we visited the site of a mudslide that occurred here in San Pedro less than one month ago. I have never seen anything like what I saw today. When you stand on the shore of Lake Atitlan, you see the exquisite beauty of the mountains and the water, but when you turn around and face the land, all that meets your eyes is destruction. People´s homes were destroyed, their crops obliterated. Everything is covered in mud. Debris littered the area–ruined clothes, shoes, dishes, toys, chairs. We even saw a gift that a child had made for his mother with the words "Feliz dia Mama" written on it.
In the midst of the destruction, there stood a man chopping firewood for his family–wood that used to be the walls of his home… He told us about the mudslide and explained that he and the others who had lived in the area had nothing left but the clothes on their backs. They have no food, no money and no help. Their own government is not even helping them because of some racial issues between the Latin people and the Myan people.
As we prayed with the man, he wept and cried out to God fervently, yet we also heard him thank the Lord over and over again in his prayers. It was so touching to see that he thanked the Lord for His goodness even despite all the devastation in his life. To me, that is a huge testimony to the hope we find in Christ and the fact that, although there will be troubles in this world, the Lord takes care of His children and has a better place prepared for us in Heaven.
Lizzie-beth, I loved your blog. It must be heartrending to see fellow human beings living the way they must after such a disaster has occurred – in such desparate need. Of course, the best thing you can give them is the gospel of their Savior. That’s the only thing that will be with them and help them forever. All else is used up and gone in the blink of an eye, leaving them desolate once more. I’m so glad that all of you are their to let them know just how important Jesus is in their lives.
God bless you and keep you well and safe. We all miss you. Please e-mail us if you are able. We’ve been waiting to hear from you.
Mom
Hi Lizzie, I’m Emme’s Mom. The blog you wrote was touching. I didn’t realize the mudslide had hit the area you are in. Thank you for your words and the photos. I’m glad you are there showing the people of that town how much you care. Praying for the team, Karen
Hey Karen, yes the mudslide is about a 25 minute walk from where we are. It affected a pretty small area but demolished 20 homes and caused 1 death.
These sweet people must be awesome to have so much courage to keep going in the light of this devastation. Bringing Jesus to them must lighten their burdens and give them hope. And you all are blest to be the Messengers. God bless your desire to GO and Tell.
Miss you, Emme
Love, Betty