Kris, I will never forget the excitement in your face when you talked to me about the possibility of taking your grand daughter on this trip! God had really pricked your heart and He has been with you, Al and Ellie the whole way! Praying that you see God in new ways and that He reveals himself to you in the small details and the big moments. Praying for safety, health and changed lives!
Hi Kristy! Thank you for your note and most of all your prayers. This is a definite stretch for us, but very good. We are seeing a lot of beautiful, beautiful scenery and people. Our home building got a long ways today, and we were all shocked, I think. I hope your week is going well at home as I know you’ve had a lot going on with a wedding and graduation….maybe with an empty house, you can take a deep breath this week.
PS; we are enjoying your daughter soooo much 🙂
Hi Kris! Hope you had a great trip and that your week doing God’s work will be even better!
Can’t wait to hear all the stories, and whether or not you felt safe:)
Prayers for safety and health for you and Al and your granddaughter.
Hi Renee’!
Thank you so much for your thoughts and taking the time to write a note:) We had a good trip, and though it’s 6:30pm here now, my body says it’s 8:30 and we’ve been up since 3……so we will sleep well tonight! Many prayers answered already….
Kris
PS. We gave your framed picture to our fearless guard today and he was so appreciative! He said to tell you “God Bless You”! I think you made his day:)
Hi Friend! I keep holding my palms open, facing upward….ready to receive what God has for me. When I feel exhaused or downcast bc I’m tired, or stretched, I just turn my palms up and watch for the jewels. Thank you for your prayers, and for the darling gift bag for Ellie. She LOVED it, and the $20 was above and beyond. You blessed her socks off:)
Hi my sister! I figured out how to reach you (I think!). Hope all is going well – pictures look as though they are. Thinking and praying for your entire team as you make much of Jesus. 🙂
Hello Meine 🙂 So nice to hear from you, and glad you can view our pics! We can check the blog when the generators go on here, usually around 4:00, so a nice surprise to c your msg. We have been working hard, but having an awesome time; difficult to describe…. anxious to talk to you when we get home. Hoping your week is going well. Love u!
Hi Kris, I’m so glad you are in Hannah’s small group, I was praying you would be able to reconnect with her. Praying for a blessed week with many God sightings, good health and sleep, peace and joy.
Hi Michelle,
Yes, Hannah is in my small group and show’s some real leadership skills. Plus, it’s a bonus she knows Spanish…Thank you for your prayers:)
Kris
Hey Kris
In the places where u r stretched:
He will lift u up on eagles wings
There u r the breath of dawn
Cause u to to shine like the sun
And hold u in the palm of his hand.
Thank you, friend. Some amazing adventures, and some difficult things too, but what trip doesn’t have a mix. Emma and Robby seem to be having a good time, and I have some darling pics of Emma:) Hope your week is going well! Love ya.
Oh My Word, Beesa, what a lovely surprise to see your post!! Thank you for thinking of us, and prayers are soooo appreciated. This week has def been a stretch, but a huge blessing already. It has been a huge bonus to have Ellie along and watch her blossom.
Hope your week is going well; I’ll be back at work before I know it!
Love,
Kris
Hi Kris ,
Hoping your week is going greater than you ever imaged. Praying the Holy Spirit is leading your heart daily! I love forward to hearing to God used you and what He showed you. Love you dearly. So glad this trip worked out for you!
Blessings,
Lisa Davis
Ms Lisa,
You knew exactly what was coming our way; how hard it must’ve been to stay silent!! Well, we’re two days in, our house is built and stuccoed, and was so much fun to decorate the inside. This was the most fun for Ellie bc she is artsy and this was her spot to shine, as she can’t really drive a screw gun or do some of the more “manly” jobs. It’s been a joy watching her blossom this week:) So glad you prepped me like you did with your note and advice. Everything you told me to take has come in very handy. Blessings to you, friend. God bless you!
Love,
Kris
Hi Ann,
Thank you for thinking of us and praying too! We can feel the prayers:) As best I can tell, 18 people made a commitment to follow Jesus today! And you’re right, the children are amazing and not difficult to love on at all. But the poverty is heart wrenching…
Love,
Kris
Hi Kris
What an absolutely beautiful thing God is doing through this team in Guatemala. On this special day of dedication of homes . God bless you and make hearts grow for him. ❤️
Hi Ann,
Thank you for thinking of us and praying too! We can feel the prayers:) As best I can tell, 18 people made a commitment to follow Jesus today! And you’re right, the children are amazing and not difficult to love on at all. But the poverty is heart wrenching…
Love,
Kris
Lol we wrote each other at the same time:)
I can’t imagine how heart wrenching it must be. Know that God sent you there to change their lives…and…you are!
Hi Friend:)
What an emotional day! As best I can tell, 18 people made a commitment to Jesus today! The family we built a home for consisted of a dad, mom and 3 young children around 6yrs old to 1yr old. We each had a chance to tell them what an honor it was to make this home for them, and then they each spoke to us (through an interpreter, of course). It was so moving to hear the parents say how poor they are and how they would never hope for a home like this if left to their own devices. We brought many toys and things for the parents too, and they were overwhelmed. When they gave their lives to Christ, the mom wept so loudly and for so long. I just held her until she was cried out. It is amazing how emotions cross language barriers. But I’ll tell you, I am jealous (in a good way) of Marci Pyper’s ability to speak this language. She chats with them like it’s her first language, and it’s beautiful. Well, we are about to have devotions and hit the racks. I think we will all sleep like babies tonight. I hope you are well and having a good week. You’d be proud of your family here; they are beautiful…
Love U,
Kris
Hi Mom! We miss you all but it sounds like the good Lord is working in all of you. Andy and I are so grateful for the opportunity and opening Ellie’s eyes to another culture. Thank you❤️
The pictures also are so great, I’m saving them all to my phone:)
Love you,
Ann
Hi to all of you:)
You’d be so proud of Ellie! Every day she becomes more comfortable and engages more with the people and the culture. Today I got a cute video of her playing scissors, rock paper with some little kids. It’s so neat how some things transcend language barriers. Today we dedicated the homes we built to the people we built them for, and to God. Our family consisted of a dad, mom and 3 small children. We had an opportunity to tell them through an interpreter what an honor it was to build it and then they told us how moved they were by this gift. The father and mother both said how poor they are, that they would never have the ability on their own to have a house like this. The poverty here is heart wrenching. Then a pastor explained the plan of salvation to them and they had an opportunity to accept Jesus as their Savior. 18 people from 5 homes made a commitment to Christ!
Well, we’re about to do devotions and then off to bed.
Thank you so much for entrusting this beautiful daughter to us:)
Love you all…
Mom
Hey Kris just thinking of you guys today. Lifting you and Al up in my prayers. Praying for Al’s mom. Can’t wait till you guys get back to tell stories of all of the great things God has done thanks so much!
God bless you today with good health physically and emotionally and your opportunity to shine for Jesus in the medical field.
I keep the picture in my mind and heart of you and others with hands of blessing on each home . 🙏🏾
Good Morning, Friend:) (I miss my emoji’s)
I cannot believe it’s Sat already! Today is another medical day. Many of our people have a GI bug, and Robby wrote a hilarious song yesterday and sang it with his guitar entitled ‘Parasite’. We laughed so hard. Sadly, it was Emma who was hit the hardest, and Robby somewhat and multiple others. Everyone affected took meds right away and today our group is looking much better. I hope you had a marvelous week and have a great weekend. Al’s mom is in her last hours, I think, and his brother from FL came yesterday and his brother from AZ is on his way. We will see how God’s plan unfolds….
More anxious than ever to take Spanish from Marcy with you!
Love You,
Kris
Hi Kris,
Praying for you today! Reading your blog and seeing the pictures gives a glimpse of how God is using you to bless others! Thank you for serving!
Praying for health and safety and that today there may once again be many more open hearts and minds to the Good News!
Thank you, Kristy! It’s been quite a week, made all the better by the fact that Darrin and Joey are here. What remarkable men you have! We appreciate your prayers:)
It’s been truly amazing to watch all of God’s work unfold in a week. What a blessing to experience His handiwork! May our Lord be with all of you coming home. I can’t wait to see you!
Hi Ms Lisa:) It certainly is a great, big world, and it has been such a privilege to experience this part of it. The people are so beautiful, and so happy, even tho they have so little. Hard to believe we only have one more day before we leave….
See you soon,
Kris
PS Thank you for following our blog, and for your prayers
Last day in Guatemala !!!may the joy of what God has done through you and the team be evident and cover you and the team with JOY as you must say goodbye. And remember we will see them in heaven🙏🏾❤️
Hi Friend,
What a joy to share the week with Al, Ellie, Robby and Emma and all the others along on this trip. It certainly makes a tight group when you live in close quarters for a week. We are mid afternoon of our last day; this morning we did team building at very nice ranch. There was a ropes course and just some things conducive to relaxation and decompressing; hammocks (Al took a 2 hr nap), fishing, and just beautiful grounds to walk around with lawn chairs here and there to just chillax. Then the people there made a really awesome meal of steak, salad, corn on the cob, etc, which was such a treat after meals consisting largely of beans, rice, tortillas, etc. Now we are back at the base camp showering, packing bags for tomorrow and watching the rain roll through the mountains. Now that we are less than 24 hrs from going home, it sounds so good. Hope you have had a great week. Thought of you often. Thank you for holding us up in prayer this week and for blogging:)
Team Heritage 
Kris, I will never forget the excitement in your face when you talked to me about the possibility of taking your grand daughter on this trip! God had really pricked your heart and He has been with you, Al and Ellie the whole way! Praying that you see God in new ways and that He reveals himself to you in the small details and the big moments. Praying for safety, health and changed lives!
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Hi Kristy! Thank you for your note and most of all your prayers. This is a definite stretch for us, but very good. We are seeing a lot of beautiful, beautiful scenery and people. Our home building got a long ways today, and we were all shocked, I think. I hope your week is going well at home as I know you’ve had a lot going on with a wedding and graduation….maybe with an empty house, you can take a deep breath this week.
PS; we are enjoying your daughter soooo much 🙂
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Hi Kris! Hope you had a great trip and that your week doing God’s work will be even better!
Can’t wait to hear all the stories, and whether or not you felt safe:)
Prayers for safety and health for you and Al and your granddaughter.
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Hi Renee’!
Thank you so much for your thoughts and taking the time to write a note:) We had a good trip, and though it’s 6:30pm here now, my body says it’s 8:30 and we’ve been up since 3……so we will sleep well tonight! Many prayers answered already….
Kris
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PS. We gave your framed picture to our fearless guard today and he was so appreciative! He said to tell you “God Bless You”! I think you made his day:)
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Hi Kris
Watch closely for the jewels God is placing in your path.
You are loved much
Dee
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Hi Friend! I keep holding my palms open, facing upward….ready to receive what God has for me. When I feel exhaused or downcast bc I’m tired, or stretched, I just turn my palms up and watch for the jewels. Thank you for your prayers, and for the darling gift bag for Ellie. She LOVED it, and the $20 was above and beyond. You blessed her socks off:)
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Hi my sister! I figured out how to reach you (I think!). Hope all is going well – pictures look as though they are. Thinking and praying for your entire team as you make much of Jesus. 🙂
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Hello Meine 🙂 So nice to hear from you, and glad you can view our pics! We can check the blog when the generators go on here, usually around 4:00, so a nice surprise to c your msg. We have been working hard, but having an awesome time; difficult to describe…. anxious to talk to you when we get home. Hoping your week is going well. Love u!
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Hi Kris, I’m so glad you are in Hannah’s small group, I was praying you would be able to reconnect with her. Praying for a blessed week with many God sightings, good health and sleep, peace and joy.
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Hi Michelle,
Yes, Hannah is in my small group and show’s some real leadership skills. Plus, it’s a bonus she knows Spanish…Thank you for your prayers:)
Kris
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Hey Kris
In the places where u r stretched:
He will lift u up on eagles wings
There u r the breath of dawn
Cause u to to shine like the sun
And hold u in the palm of his hand.
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Thank you, friend. Some amazing adventures, and some difficult things too, but what trip doesn’t have a mix. Emma and Robby seem to be having a good time, and I have some darling pics of Emma:) Hope your week is going well! Love ya.
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Kris, I’m praying for all of you to have a wonderful and safe experience! Miss you! May God bring you safely home. Love, Lisa T. 🙂
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Oh My Word, Beesa, what a lovely surprise to see your post!! Thank you for thinking of us, and prayers are soooo appreciated. This week has def been a stretch, but a huge blessing already. It has been a huge bonus to have Ellie along and watch her blossom.
Hope your week is going well; I’ll be back at work before I know it!
Love,
Kris
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Hi Kris ,
Hoping your week is going greater than you ever imaged. Praying the Holy Spirit is leading your heart daily! I love forward to hearing to God used you and what He showed you. Love you dearly. So glad this trip worked out for you!
Blessings,
Lisa Davis
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Ms Lisa,
You knew exactly what was coming our way; how hard it must’ve been to stay silent!! Well, we’re two days in, our house is built and stuccoed, and was so much fun to decorate the inside. This was the most fun for Ellie bc she is artsy and this was her spot to shine, as she can’t really drive a screw gun or do some of the more “manly” jobs. It’s been a joy watching her blossom this week:) So glad you prepped me like you did with your note and advice. Everything you told me to take has come in very handy. Blessings to you, friend. God bless you!
Love,
Kris
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I see you catching those opportunities to love on those kiddos !!! AND working hard too 🙂 !!
I’m praying for you. ❤ Love Ann
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Hi Ann,
Thank you for thinking of us and praying too! We can feel the prayers:) As best I can tell, 18 people made a commitment to follow Jesus today! And you’re right, the children are amazing and not difficult to love on at all. But the poverty is heart wrenching…
Love,
Kris
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Hi Kris
What an absolutely beautiful thing God is doing through this team in Guatemala. On this special day of dedication of homes . God bless you and make hearts grow for him. ❤️
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Hi Ann,
Thank you for thinking of us and praying too! We can feel the prayers:) As best I can tell, 18 people made a commitment to follow Jesus today! And you’re right, the children are amazing and not difficult to love on at all. But the poverty is heart wrenching…
Love,
Kris
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Lol we wrote each other at the same time:)
I can’t imagine how heart wrenching it must be. Know that God sent you there to change their lives…and…you are!
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Hi Friend:)
What an emotional day! As best I can tell, 18 people made a commitment to Jesus today! The family we built a home for consisted of a dad, mom and 3 young children around 6yrs old to 1yr old. We each had a chance to tell them what an honor it was to make this home for them, and then they each spoke to us (through an interpreter, of course). It was so moving to hear the parents say how poor they are and how they would never hope for a home like this if left to their own devices. We brought many toys and things for the parents too, and they were overwhelmed. When they gave their lives to Christ, the mom wept so loudly and for so long. I just held her until she was cried out. It is amazing how emotions cross language barriers. But I’ll tell you, I am jealous (in a good way) of Marci Pyper’s ability to speak this language. She chats with them like it’s her first language, and it’s beautiful. Well, we are about to have devotions and hit the racks. I think we will all sleep like babies tonight. I hope you are well and having a good week. You’d be proud of your family here; they are beautiful…
Love U,
Kris
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Hi Mom! We miss you all but it sounds like the good Lord is working in all of you. Andy and I are so grateful for the opportunity and opening Ellie’s eyes to another culture. Thank you❤️
The pictures also are so great, I’m saving them all to my phone:)
Love you,
Ann
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Hi to all of you:)
You’d be so proud of Ellie! Every day she becomes more comfortable and engages more with the people and the culture. Today I got a cute video of her playing scissors, rock paper with some little kids. It’s so neat how some things transcend language barriers. Today we dedicated the homes we built to the people we built them for, and to God. Our family consisted of a dad, mom and 3 small children. We had an opportunity to tell them through an interpreter what an honor it was to build it and then they told us how moved they were by this gift. The father and mother both said how poor they are, that they would never have the ability on their own to have a house like this. The poverty here is heart wrenching. Then a pastor explained the plan of salvation to them and they had an opportunity to accept Jesus as their Savior. 18 people from 5 homes made a commitment to Christ!
Well, we’re about to do devotions and then off to bed.
Thank you so much for entrusting this beautiful daughter to us:)
Love you all…
Mom
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Hey Kris just thinking of you guys today. Lifting you and Al up in my prayers. Praying for Al’s mom. Can’t wait till you guys get back to tell stories of all of the great things God has done thanks so much!
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Hi….I’m sorry, but wondering, Robert Who?
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God bless you today with good health physically and emotionally and your opportunity to shine for Jesus in the medical field.
I keep the picture in my mind and heart of you and others with hands of blessing on each home . 🙏🏾
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Hi Kris
On the home stretch! Praying for you always. God keep you strong in his power .
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Good Morning, Friend:) (I miss my emoji’s)
I cannot believe it’s Sat already! Today is another medical day. Many of our people have a GI bug, and Robby wrote a hilarious song yesterday and sang it with his guitar entitled ‘Parasite’. We laughed so hard. Sadly, it was Emma who was hit the hardest, and Robby somewhat and multiple others. Everyone affected took meds right away and today our group is looking much better. I hope you had a marvelous week and have a great weekend. Al’s mom is in her last hours, I think, and his brother from FL came yesterday and his brother from AZ is on his way. We will see how God’s plan unfolds….
More anxious than ever to take Spanish from Marcy with you!
Love You,
Kris
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Hi Kris,
Praying for you today! Reading your blog and seeing the pictures gives a glimpse of how God is using you to bless others! Thank you for serving!
Praying for health and safety and that today there may once again be many more open hearts and minds to the Good News!
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Thank you, Kristy! It’s been quite a week, made all the better by the fact that Darrin and Joey are here. What remarkable men you have! We appreciate your prayers:)
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Kris, Al, and Ellie,
It’s been truly amazing to watch all of God’s work unfold in a week. What a blessing to experience His handiwork! May our Lord be with all of you coming home. I can’t wait to see you!
Hugs to all,
Love, Lisa T.
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Hi Ms Lisa:) It certainly is a great, big world, and it has been such a privilege to experience this part of it. The people are so beautiful, and so happy, even tho they have so little. Hard to believe we only have one more day before we leave….
See you soon,
Kris
PS Thank you for following our blog, and for your prayers
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Last day in Guatemala !!!may the joy of what God has done through you and the team be evident and cover you and the team with JOY as you must say goodbye. And remember we will see them in heaven🙏🏾❤️
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Hi Friend,
What a joy to share the week with Al, Ellie, Robby and Emma and all the others along on this trip. It certainly makes a tight group when you live in close quarters for a week. We are mid afternoon of our last day; this morning we did team building at very nice ranch. There was a ropes course and just some things conducive to relaxation and decompressing; hammocks (Al took a 2 hr nap), fishing, and just beautiful grounds to walk around with lawn chairs here and there to just chillax. Then the people there made a really awesome meal of steak, salad, corn on the cob, etc, which was such a treat after meals consisting largely of beans, rice, tortillas, etc. Now we are back at the base camp showering, packing bags for tomorrow and watching the rain roll through the mountains. Now that we are less than 24 hrs from going home, it sounds so good. Hope you have had a great week. Thought of you often. Thank you for holding us up in prayer this week and for blogging:)
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Home today! Sounds good!! Have a beautiful ride . Be safe🙏🏾❤️
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Thank you, friend. Al’s mom went to heaven this morning, and her struggle is over. Just think what she’s seeing!
Love you.
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