Who we are . . .
Introducing Angel and ChristyOn a whim, Christy came on a short-term medical team with her dad in 2012, knowing nothing about Guatemala, Spanish, or Impact.
I never thought the trip would amount to anything more than a good experience and an excuse to travel to Latin America, but I found myself more and more drawn to the people and community there. Mid-way through the trip, I got a bad case of food poisoning and was out for a couple of days. This left me with a lot of time on my hands to reflect, and I began to sense that God had more for me in this place. So, I came back in 2013 and stayed 5 months for what was supposed to be a 3 month trial, working in a classroom and in the sponsorship office. I loved my time and still sensed that God had more for me there. So, after going back to Canada to process my experience and pray about the future, I made the decision to return in 2014 for a year. This time, I worked as a translator for short-term teams and worked quite frequently in the clinic. When the time came to re-evaluate at the end of the year, I decided that I would return and that I would work as the coordinator of the clinic – it is my passion and where I really seem to fit. Since then, I have served in the clinic full-time, and recently got married to a great guy down here – we are excited for what God has in store! Angel’s work: Angel and I met in 2013 when I stayed in Guatemala long-term for the first time. We were no more than friendly neighbours and co-workers until his interests were expressed right before I left to return to Canada. I got spooked, but as we continued to talk, I realized things were mutual. We started a relationship a little while after that, and eventually got engaged and married in 2015. We hope that our lives together can be used by God for His kingdom!
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Partner with Angel and Christy
Over the past few years, I have thankfully been able to live off of the generous one-time donations of family, friends, and my church community in Canada. However, for the long-term stability of living and serving here in Guatemala, I realize that having regular, monthly sponsors would be a much more sustainable route. This is what I am prayerfully considering and asking of God right now.
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