Meet Edgar. He’s been working with the children at Escuelita Limon for 2 months now. Without pay. When asked why he was working at the school, he responded “I am working here to serve.” His entire life has been spent receiving from other people and now, he feels, is his time to give back. Prior to his coming to La Limonada, he had worked as a chef, preparing food for parties and banquets out of his home. Since he has been spending his time in the ghetto, he no longer has time to work as a chef, because his days are spent serving the children of Escuelita Limon.
He knew when he started working with the children that the school could not afford to pay him. His heart of sacrifice and faith led to him to a place where he knew that he would be provided for somehow. Edgar is teaching Bible classes to the children, his own faith recently becoming central in his life. He had an experience with his Savior, and is now yearning to share that with the children of the ghetto.
Endless examples. Endless examples of sacrifice, accepted hardship, generous hearts. Endless stories of people in Guatemala who are willing to give up everything to make a difference in the lives of the children, of the next generation, of the small leaders in each classroom. Please consider making a difference in the lives of the teachers.
-Written by Bethany Streng- Volunteer Blogger