Tutoring & Veterinary Sites

Tutoring

We have been working at the Tutoring/Education site here in Guatemala.  In this site, they help the children that come with their homework - including multiplication, reading, writing, and drawing.  Most of the kids just come to play.  We have played countless games of UNO and Jenga and have both loved running around with the kids!  And, the thing that we do that has impacted us the most is the house visits, where we visit families that are associated with the site.  We walk all over to go pray and talk with people and have gone to the homes of those who are sick, to home Bible studies, to churches to pray for provision, and to a funeral.

It has been inspiring to hear the stories of these people, but at the same time we have been challenged in our own faith.  No matter their circumstances or challenges they are facing, they always have a smile on their faces.  And the faith of many of the people is so very strong because of all they have been through.  We are thankful for our time in this site and have been impacted by all that we have seen and experienced!

- Katrina Kevorkian and Sydney Crowell

Veterinary/Agriculture Site

During our time at the Veterinary/Agriculture Site, we have been blessed to work with MeMe and Dr. Joanna.  MeMe has a passion to do God's work while working with animals and their owners.  His love for God is shown through his grace and patience with the animals.  He's always kept us laughing and on our toes with his jokes and stories.  Dr. Joanna is finishing her state regulated post-doctorate.  Although she could've gone to an internship that would've paid better, she chose to work with SI.  She wanted to be able to encourage others in their faith while helping animals.  Dr. Joanna has nerves of steel and the biggest heart!  She is kind and gentle in every situation.

With being around these amazing and humble people, our hearts and souls were encouraged.  We climbed mountains together, cried when we had to put down a dog, and stunk together when we had to operate on pigs.  We will never forget our week with MeMe and Dr. Joanna.  We were so blessed by their words of encouragement and kind hearts.  God truly knew what He was doing when He sent us to Guatemala!

- Karen Herr and Alfred Porras