Last couple days of camp...

June 14th
Monday was nice and relaxing. In the morning, we walked to El Batey to watch the older boys play a game. It was really great to be able to see them play as a team. They lost 1-0 on a solo homerun. They were able to use the (so generously donated) equipment our group brought with us on this trip. After the game we invited a few of the players to go to the beach. At the beach we surprised them with a trip on a glass bottom boat. They really enjoyed it! Unfortunately, Stacy managed to get sea sick; but other than that it was a very enjoyable experience and we saw some beautiful fish, sea urchins, and coral reef.

June 15th
Our last day in the Dominican Republic. We did a little souvenir shopping, and we spent quite a bit of time getting ready to go back home. I did receive a surprise; a few of the older boys from our site came by the hotel to tell us ‘adios’ and they presented me with a bracelet that said, “Todo lo puedo posible en CRISTO” and “Que me Fortalece” (Phil 4:13). They gave me this to remember them by and I will always remember them. They changed my life – this whole trip changed my family’s life. The flight was good, but it was sad to know that it was over. Saying goodbye to our new Dominican family and our new AIM family was very hard to do. But we are all going to keep in touch. Our site director is even having a BBQ this Saturday – and we are very excited!

We are so thankful to our Lord God that we have been given the privilege of being born in the U.S. We are so thankful we had the wonderful opportunity to travel on this mission trip. This has changed our lives and is the 1st of many trips to come. The way the Holy Spirit worked within the lives of everyone involved is incredible. I am excited to follow the next step in God’s plan in this journey we call life. I also urge you – if you’ve never done a mission trip before – consider it. There are all kinds of Christian mission trips available, domestic and international. Pray about it. It will change your life in a powerful way.


God Bless,
Carlos