Submitted by Jason
Our first full day back in the states has been a day of adjustment. I'm surprised by the personal adjustment time necessary just to bring myself to a place where I can function as I used to before the trip. I'm not sure what this adjustment period is supposed to look like or how long it will take, but I just know that my life has been forever changed, just as I had predicted.
Our trip was full of many surprises and challenges. I found myself in a place that I can best describe as "sensory overload". From the wildflowers to the well planned rows of coconut trees, from the serene setting of the Belize River gently flowing by to the troop of Black Howler monkeys across the river sounding off to establish territorial boundaries, from the chaya (tree spinach) mixed with rice to the fresh avocados served with breakfast, from the Mayan ruins to the rolling hills of Spanish Lookout, from the towns with strange names such as Black Man Eddy and Duck Run 2 to the more conventional names like Belize city and Belmopan, from the iguanas scurrying for cover to the wild groups of parrots flying overhead, everything that Belize had to offer was everything that I expected and more.
We were privileged to share our hearts and vision with several families and individuals of like mind and faith. I believe that these relationships and contacts that we have established will all have a purpose in why we are feeling led to this land. Several doors have been opened to us and we will be praying for discernment on which door to walk through.
I have much more to share about our week in Belize and look forward to doing so as time permits. In the meantime, please continue to stand with us in prayer for discernment and direction.
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