Ivanrest Impact Ministries – Guatemala

Big Mac…we’re going yet again! no new mexico!

Kelsey,
I’ll be praying for you this week. Stay healthy and safe, use your good sense. Share the Lord’s love with the Guatemalan people, and be blessed!
Mary Molegraaf

Kels!
I love your pic, its the best! Have an amazing time in Guat! Know that I will be praying you through the week. Im so glad you decided to go again, i know you will be a blessing to others, especially the little kids, who you are so good with =) Cant wait to check the updates, it will be my obsession this week, Im sure =) Love you!! Leah

Conch!!!!
Have a great time in Guatemala! Give lots of hugs to those beautiful children!!

Kels,
So, your second time around!! The first one was a biggy, and I know there are high expectations for the second trip. I remember my second guate experience… It’s amazing because you’re SO excited to be back, but at the same time, it’s not new.. and that in itself is a whole new experience! So, I’m praying for you and I love you! Reach out to as many people as possible and soak up every moment! Love ya lots!

Kels,

I am excited for you as you head back to Guatemala. I will pray that you stay healthy, that the weather cooperates for building houses and that you touch many hearts for Christ. Praying for you, Karen Zoodsma

Hi Kels, You probably won’t get to read this for awhile, and when you do there will be a huge line. You left this am, so we haven’t had postings of the groups, but I am praying for you and your group. I remember when we got our groups, I didn’t know many of the women very well. God hugely blessed me through that group. Our talents and gifts complimented each other and we grew together. It is all in God’s plan. I know you know this, I pray that you feel it.
God Bless. I miss you (it is very quiet here) and love you.
Mom

SISTER! I hope that you are having fun and not sleeping with the kids :] lol. Be good and keep an eye on marijke for me!
Love you!

Kels,
Stay up late and drink coffee so we can talk. I love you

hey you,
I hope you’re having an amazing time and that you have been blessed by your small group! I’ve had two cups of coffee since you left. I trust that everything is going well and you’re not too tired…can’t wait to hear from you!

kelsey i am so excited that we are in guatemala together this year… naa actually i’ll stop torturing you now lol, i really am excited for you that you are there though, i know that it made a huge impact on your life last year and i trust that it will be equally as amazing and huge this year– i am not going to lie, after seeing you all off and being on the other end of the website i kind of wish that i was there with you guys….. i will be praying for you to make an impact, love them for me Goeman

Kelsey,
Boy do you rate!! Your brother sent you a message – I can’t hardly get Kevin to read Kelly’s blog!! Hope all is well with you, that you’re staying healthy and having an unbelievable experience. We are so looking forward for your return and your stories about your trip. Hope all is well and we’re keeping you all in our prayers. Take care!
Love, Mrs. B.

Hey, Kelsey,
We are keeping you in our prayers. Enjoy your time there and be sure to pass out lots of hugs to the kids! Can’t wait to hear all your stories.

hey you,
on to the clinic now huh? good thing you told me what you were doing down there because we haven’t got many updates and I’ve had to tell a couple of people. But, I knew what I was talking about. Hopefully you get to work the clinic twice and it goes awesome for you! I’m still praying for you and the team and I can’t wait to see you again!
P.S. I’m on 3 cups of coffee now

Hi Kelsey, We miss u but certainly hope u r having a wonderful time. We are doing well up here in MI. Breanne and I went kayaking down the Grand River around dusk on Thurs. evening. The float trip started well and ended with a “glow”. It was a good father-daughter bonding moment. Now, before u start thinking ‘Oh no, Dad is becoming that wierd, romantic outdoorsman again. What’s he reading Thoreau’s On Walden Pond?’ Remember this is Grand Rapids & we were floating down the Grand. We started paddling & within a 100 yards, I saw this HUGE fish jump! I thought ‘Awesome’. But I quickly realized why that fish jumped. There were bugs & fleas everywhere. Breanne was a real trooper & only offered 1 mild complaint about ‘inhaling’ bugs. On the other hand, I was really whining like I do when I run with Kevin on Winter mornings. Yet, I heard the voice of kevin telling me to be stop whining, be tough & suck it up. So I stopped whining & sucked it up (with a few bugs). So, we finished the trip & I was Happy we went. As for that ‘glow’- I’m not sure what was causing it. It wasn’t from the sunset. No, it was a minty, brown glow that was covering our bodies.It must have come from the water. I haven’t told Breanne, But I think I Know what caused it. I remember hearing how sewerage overflows into the river when we get lots of rain. Here it is Sat. morning, & I still have a dull glow on me- hopefully, it will be gone when u get back. Oh well, enuf of my innane ramblings. I hope & pray u r happy, heahthy & having an awesome time. Praise God for willingness to be the hands & feet of Christ to the people of Guate.. I love u, Dad

Hey Kelsey!
First of all, I must say nice website picture. Keeping all of you in my prayers. The impact this group will have in the lives of these people will be everlasting. Let God shine through you.
Love,
Sheri Jurgens

hey you,
guess what? i was tubing today with miller, jon, and AJ at miller’s cottage and the scab on the wound on my leg ripped open…and my dad made me put more hydrogen peroxide on it! It hurt. Also, I drank coffee out of the Beijing cup finally so now I’m on cup 4 since you left. Oh, and I did the Cupid Shuffle at my cousin’s wedding last night (Friday) so I’m pretty much awesome with extra awesome. Anyway, I hope you had a great first day at the clinic, and you filled all those prescriptions perfectly. I’m praying for you and I hope you have an amazing day tomorrow!

Hi Kelsey,
Just wanted you to know that we have been praying for you this week while you serve. Although we have received very few updates on your progress, we are affirmed by the photos and the limited details, of God’s work through all of you. You have some priceless photos pictured on this site and we pray for meaningful moments up until your return tomorrow! In Christ, Judy Holsem