My parents were just here for a couple weeks and we were able to do some fun and different things with them. One of those experiences we had was a Cowboy Event. It was about 10 minutes from our house on the outskirts of town where many farmers live. As we headed for the place we heard the event would take place, I wondered to myself, "What is this going to be like?". As we pulled up to a large property we were greeted right away by a local pastor, an American (who does Cowboy Ministries throughout Guatemala), and one of the organizers from another city in Guatemala. They were so welcoming and kind to my parents, our friends and the kids. There were about 10 cowboys on their horses and nothing really happened for about 30 minutes, which is kind of common here. Then people just kept coming, from who knows where, and more and more cowboys too. There was probably around 15 cowboys when it really began. They started the event with sharing about Christ and how you can be a cowboy and know Christ as Lord and Savior. Then there were some kids relay races and they had a chance to try lasoo a barrel too. Elijah, Noah and Rachel all ran in a relay- so fun for them! Then the cowboys did some competitions, which we so neat to watch. During all this time my dad was taking pictures from all parts of the property. At one point the owner of the property's son came riding his huge horse and asked if any kids wanted to try. This kid was not 12 or 13 but 5 years old and incredible on this huge horse. Noah was thrilled, got on right away, and rode with the other little boy for at least 10 minutes. Elijah had a turn too! So fun to do things like this with our kids and my parents! We ended up being there watching different races and competitions for at least 2 hours. Each person we met was so kind and friendly. Who would of thought we would be at a cowboy event in Guatemala with my parents and my kids! You never know what life will throw at ya! Enjoy each moment and savor the memories!
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