Destination Paradise

The first week here at the base, well, has been pretty amazing...I'm here with 30 other people from many different places including England, Canada, Holland, Germany, Norway, and some local to Belize. The base is right on the beach and I when I wake up I can see the sun rising over the ocean without even getting out of my bed. It's an incredible sight to behold.

We are getting introduced to life here, there are many things to take note of- but I am glad at how laid back everything is...we are free to swim in the ocean, kayak, snorkel, walk, bike, and pretty much anything we feel while we have free time...and the time here that I spend with God looks so different as I get to connect with his creation in ways I normally wouldn't have the chance to do.

However today has been the greatest yet, as we experienced the Spirit of God move within the hearts of our students as we got open and honest with each other about our pasts and our struggles. I witnessed person after person give the most outstanding, authentic account of their life. Many girls were admitting to abuse and past poor choices that they had kept in the dark...but now these secrets are in the light and no longer have a hold over them, one guy told us of these intense demonic attacks that would leave him beating his head into the ground until they would stop--after he told of his experience he declared God's power over darkness, another girl told about the death of her father and how she became so hard-hearted after that, even using his death as an excuse to be cold and mean...with the help of a stand in proxy, she was able to say all the things she wanted to her father that she never had the chance to while he was here on earth, and she walked away feeling light and free.

Today was a beautiful demonstration of broken people coming together to receive God's love, mercy, and grace into their hearts....and it is only the first week. I cannot wait to see all that God will do in and through our group. I am feeling His presence in the midst of it all and I am so glad to be able to share with all my loving supporters.

Peace and Love