Well it seems as if I have a lot to catch you all up on. I believe that the last time that I gave everyone a life update, I was in Puerto Viejo. Puerto Viejo was so good, I saw God in ways I had never seen before, but I also experienced a lot of spiritual warfare while I was there. For ministry, we evangelized in the city, and then even got to lay the foundation of house. I also got to experience the holidays in a different country for the first time. Even though I missed my family, it was definitely one for the books.
We found out that we were going to Guatemala early and then found out that we weren’t. We spent two days in San Jose, and the weather there reminded me of home. It was comforting. Then after those two days we flew out of San Jose to Guatemala City where we spent our week long debrief over the time we spent in Costa Rica. Debrief was a very beautiful time of reflection and relaxation. I rode Horseback up Volcano Pacaya, and then I proceeded to run full speed down the volcano. I stood in a dried lava field. I also saw God’s enormous strength through the Nightly, powerful eruptions of Volcano Fuego in the distance. Lastly, I saw some of the most beautiful sunrises while I was there.
Now I am in Antigua, the next step of my Journey. Though, I am sad to close this stage of the race, I am super excited to see what God has in store for this season. In this, I can’t help but thank him for his abundant goodness.
thank you all again for you continued support. Glory to God.
It’s so good to hear from you Hayden. I love how the Lord is leading you, showing you so many beautiful parts of the world, and speaking to you in many different ways. What a tremendous blessing and life changing opportunity. I know your family misses you but love watching the Lord develop you into a wonderful young man. God bless you, love, Harriet
Dear Hayden,
As I read your accounts of your adventures, my mind focuses on the fact that you are allowing God to lead you to be His light, hands and feet to those who are in need! May God continue to Bless you and your fellow travelers!
Love, Aunt Carole
Hayden, We love hearing about your adventures and seeing how you are progressing in your faith journey! May God protect you and bless you and all of your team! We love you!
Grandma and Grandpa Dean
Hello Hayden,
What a great picture! It was such a joy to see the growth that is happening with all of you on this race. We are praying for this next portion – that it will grow your faith even deeper. Thank you for sharing what God is doing.
This is one of my favorite pictures! Can you sent it to me at some point when you get WiFi?! And how did you see God in ways you’ve never seen Him before? I know I got to talk with you in person, but those of us who read might be on the edge of our seats! 🙂
Hi, Hayden! So glad to read this summary and know where you are in the world. I hope you are journaling some details of these days; recounting the actual events will be meaningful to you for years into the future. Trust me, memories fade if we don’t record them!
xoxo Shelley, SP mom