We are ready to go! We have 28 bags/duffels to check filled with the supplies needed by Groundwork Guatemala, generously donated by all of you.  Our biggest struggle at this point is fitting our personal items in acceptably small carry-on luggage.  Our mantra is, "less is more," at least that is our public position.  The truth is we are trying to take as much as possible in smaller than usual bags...ugly!

The photograph was taken yesterday at our last packing meeting.  Starting in the front, from left to right, Kara Hecker, Sam Uppleger, Jeannie Skirpan, Jenna Thompson, in the back, Gail Sellers, Sally Buss, Emily Racey, Kelsey Soenen, Laura Elmshauser, Lonnie Taylor, Emily Collins, Renee Hecker, and Emma Eskelinen.  Not able to be present were Sarah Alverson, Jordan Schinkai, and Nick Pendergast.

Trinity, thank you for your continued support and prayers in this endeavor.  We are blessed to have this opportunity.  Hopefully, we will be able to blog about our experiences each day; the internet is not as reliable in the developing world as it is in ours.

Blessings,
Sally and every member of the 2012 Guatemala mission team