Guatemala – April 2013, Day 4

This morning we visited Mama Carmen’s orphanage to follow up with the kids we’ve worked with on the previous trips.

Gregg and Paige worked together to make some significant changes for Merlin – a “new” revamped chair, a wedge to sleep on, and educating her caregiver on signs of aspiration. Prior to the trip, Julie had anticipated that she would mainly work with older kids and only threw in a few smaller Beniks while we were packing. Thankfully, there was one that fit perfectly for Merlin!

Guatemala – April 2013, Day Two

Today our team held a seminar for special education students and professionals at a university here in Guatemala. We got to meet the dean of the special education department, as well as several faculty members who helped organize the event. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and so grateful to have us there.

Guatemala – April 2013, Day Three

Total we headed to a rural community where Mama Carmen’s farm is located. We’ve visited families in this community each time we’ve come to Guatemala, and we were looking forward to following up with those families to see how the kids are doing and what new things we might be able to help with.

Zoom-Ball-a-Palooza!!

One of our goals for this trip was to use the zoom ball at least once each day. So now, without further ado, here is….

Guatemala – April 2013, Day One

We arrived in Guatemala!!!

If you’ve ever traveled internationally, then you are probably quite aware of how adventurous airport situations can be… TEAMworks has had it’s fair share of airport adventures. When you’re taking the maximum (and sometimes over) amount of luggage per person that is often a pound or two over the limit, PLUS wheelchairs that may or may not have walkers duck-taped to them, PLUS your personal carry-on… well, let’s just say we’re always crossing fingers and saying prayers and smiling really big in hopes that they airline employees will let us through will all of our items.

Leavin’ on a jet plane…for Guatemala!

Our TEAMWorks Guatemala group flies out for a busy schedule this Friday, April 12th!  We are so excited and thankful for this opportunity to continue to serve and love the children in Guatemala.  The TEAM will have a busy schedule visiting several different orphanages, including Mama Carmen’s, serving children in a local community, as well as the opportunity to speak at a university to students studying special education.