Well it has been crazy busy since Guatemala so I'm just now getting to sit down and write a little. It was such and eye opening experience. At first it was a bit overwhelming. I just started thinking how is me being here going to even make a drop in the bucket and not just here but all the children all over the world who are abandoned, abused, left alone. So I was determined to pour everything I had for the week into some of these kids lives. Because if one life was changed, encouraged, impacted then it was worth it. I tried to love on as many kids as i could but I mainly spent a lot of time with a group of teenage girls. I was able to talk to them a lot because of the Spanish i know. It was a little rough but they spoke a lot of English and helped me out. One night we went to the teenage girls house and had make over time so we cut their hair and did their makeup. Then another night it was one of the girls birthday so we surprised her with brownies, balloons, and a present. We were able to have fun with them goof around and they became comfortable enough with us to open up about their lives. So we were able to challenge them to draw close God and give them Godly advice about different things. It was so much fun being there with those kids. I can't wait to go back one day. I pray that the seed that was sown will reap a good harvest.
One night we got to sit at Mr. Mike Clarks house and have him speak to us. He told us the story of how him and Mrs. Dottie got to Guatemala. They are some of the greatest people i have ever met. I sat there in tears the whole time he was talking to us. He brought in some of the girls that lived there and they told us their testimonies. These girls had some of the worst things you could ever imagine happen to them. I was trying so hard to keep myself from just weeping from the stories of the pure horror of things that happened to them. Then they would tell us how coming to Casa Alleluya changed their lives. Now they are women of God helping these other children see Gods love for them. What Mr. Mike and Mr. Dottie are doing there in Guatemala is so amazing. I am just honored and privileged that i got to be a part of the great work God is doing there with the Clarks.

HELLO Guatemala!

Around Antigua, Guatemala

kids and more kids

I thought i'd spend most of my time with the babies but instead i spent it with the teenagers and middle age kids

At Casa Aleluya

The kids at Casa Aleluya live, eat and go to school on the premisses.

Just landed on US soil!

Many stories to tell and pictures to share! soon to come!

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The team from Crossroads innLafayette, La arrived and will be helping Dottie in the Christmas and clothing areas. Also Duke & Tommy came in and will finish the parking area for David. I cannot remember a time where we have had so many visitors so late in the year but it is nice.........

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Team Guat is headed south!

We left my apartment at 3:30 AM headed to Houston to catch the plane to Guatemala with this group of students. Only God knows what He has in store for me! Thanks for keeping me in your prayers!

Spending time with my favorite kids in Lafayette....Crosstown kids!

The BEST hair salon in town! I definitely recommend it!

Almost there!

GUATEMALA HERE I COME!

Today I got the news that I only have $700.00 more dollars to be able to go to Guatemala and Africa! I cant believe it! God is good and faithful!
I leave tomorrow to Dallas for a 4 day trip with the Worship Team. It's been crazy busy. Sometimes I feel I just cant keep up. Im learning so much about people, God and life. Its all good!


Singing a 'New Song unto the Lord'

In the Meanwhile....

Thanks you guys for viewing my blog.
I've been busy doing photo shoots and tending to my responsibilities of the discipleship program I am in this year. So you can imagine how busy I've been!
This week we are in Mobile, Alabama helping with a House of Horrors. It's been great fun. I have great pics! I'll post them here soon. God is doing great things!
Wanted to let you guys know that my trip to Guatemala is right around the corner. It's going to be great! As of today $1300.00 has come in for my missions trips. Africa is in January! Thanks you guys for helping me make it there. I am blessed knowing that you believe in me and that God can and will use me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

In the beginning

Dear friends,
I can remember how i would sit in my 1st grade class as my teacher, Sister Juanita Green, would tell us vivid stories of her mission journeys to the Massai tribe in Africa. I distinctly remember saying “I want to go there one day.” I did not think that 16 yrs later and I finally have the opportunity to do so!
This year I have committed myself to the discipleship-training program at Crossroads Church in Lafayette La. As part of my training I get the opportunity to fulfill my childhood dream of going and ministering to the Massai tribes of Kenya and an additional opportunity to go to work at an orphanage in Guatemala called Casa de Ninos Alellua. As you know, I have always had a passion for ministering to children,so this will be a wonderful experience for me!
The combined trips are $3,300. Departure dates are November 16, 2009 to Guatemala and January 18, 2010 to Kenya.
Would you please consider partnering with me in these endeavors?
Your tax-deductable contribution should be made out to Crossroads Church
150 Verona Dr Lafayette, LA 70507-6402 with Ana Treuil/Missions in the memo line.
Check this blog often to see how my trips are going and ,of course, many pictures
Thanks so much for your concern and consideration!
Ana Cristina Treuil