Belize Outreach 2009

Here we are (Jill, Kortney and Rachel) if you didn't already know, we headed to Punta Gorda a few days ahead of the rest of the team. The flight was smooth, and we arrived late afternoon on Wednesday. Within an hour of landing in town we saw our favorite kids, and we went running to them, as they came running to us. We attended bible study at Da Wata Fountin, got some tasty Belizean food, and headed to bed early. Thursday was Garifuna Day, where they celebrate the arrival of the Garifuna people in Punta Gorda. We woke up at 5:30 AM to see the re-enactment of the landing of the Garifuna people; followed by much dancing, drumming, chanting, parades, and other festivities throughout the day. It is safe to say the town is hoppin. We spent the morning at a missionary's house helping them put together goodie bags to celebrate Jesus' Birthday. She needs to put together over a thousand bags for children in the Mayan villages, we were glad to serve her, and make a dent in the enormous amount of work she had to do. Later, we walked around the town, hung out with the kids, and did some exploring. Today, we are planning on making some signs for Da Wata Fountin, and doing whatever other work God leads us to do. The rest of the team arrives tomorrow, and we are so excited for them to join us. Belize is feeling more and more like home. We are having so much fun, and loving every minute of it. Thanks for all the prayers, we have been blessed so far. We miss you guys! Here are some pictures for you to enjoy! :)

So excited to be on our way to Belize, in the SFO airport.

View of the Carribean from the plane.

View of Punta Gorda, from the small airplane.

Playing with the kids at the futbol field.

Garifuna Day!!

Tracing, cutting, hole punching, tying for the goodie bags.

Keity and Mikey.

Who doesn't love jumping pictures?

Breakfast! :)