One last thought...

I know I’ve written a lot about this trip – what we did, where went – and what it meant to me. But I would be amiss not to mention something else I noticed. Something of vital importance.

These children need good Christian men in their lives. Really, all children do. But especially those I met in Guatemala. Most of these children have been hurt or abused by a man – usually their own fathers. They don’t know what it’s like to be loved by a father. They don’t have any strong male role models. Some have never known any father at all.

That’s why this video shows a lot more than you might think at first glance.

We were at the Buckner Baby Home in Guatemala City on Friday night. When we arrived there late, the little guys at the home were already in their pajamas getting ready for bed. But that didn’t mean they were out of energy! The minute we came in, they jumped on us for hugs and attention. But more than anyone, they clamored for attention from the men.

Watch the video below and you’ll see what I mean! It shows how important it is for men to mentor these children, to be a father figure to those without one.