Thankful to be home

The EBC Guatemala team arrived back in Omaha on Tuesday night around 8:00. It was so nice to see our families again and lot's of hugs and kisses were exchanged in the first few minutes back in Omaha. Keli and I were ecstatic to see Ben, Brandon, and Keli's mom when we went down to the baggage claim area. I was almost in tears as I hugged my boys for the first time in over 8 days.

The last minute flight cancellation on Monday really highlighted how much we all missed our families. Most of us had expected to see them on Monday and waiting till Tuesday night was a real challenge. The last night Continental put us up in a very nice luxury hotel, but I think we would have all opted to go home if we were given the choice.

Keli and I would like to thank everyone that made this trip possible. Without your encouragement, prayer, and financial help it would not have been possible. God has truly blessed us with such a generous group of friends and family.

Here are a few pictures from our last three days in Guatemala.

Don gives Karen the key to her new home

The EBC team with Karen (Dillon and Bob were ill and not present)

New shelf, new house supplies

One of Dick's kids showing us some dance moves

One of Dick's kids snags my hat

Dick says this was only part of the normal crew at his house

Chris shares some quiet time and some food with one of Dick's kids

Making friends at the orphanage

Dillon rests up a bit after some wheelchair soccer

Malvin and Willa... who has the bigger smile?

I can't believe to you put flowers on that poor fella ;-)

My hat finds a new home

Another hat thief... and somebody I will miss greatly

Waiting for shuttle to Barcelo Hotel after our flight was canceled

Sunset on our last night in Guatemala