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By Haf Davies
Special to the Rappahannock News
This past November, Woodville resident and Rappahannock County High School student Taylor Light, 13, traveled to Guatemala for six days as part of “The LORD Will Provide” organization.
Taylor’s uncle, Steve Burke of Texas, set up the ministry in June 2003. The purpose of the organization is to “serve the poor.”
“We exist to feed, clothe, educate and house the impoverished ... and work alongside evangelical Christian churches,” is part of their mission. This was the first time Taylor had participated in the mission, and she eagerly awaits a return trip.
Taylor and her fellow volunteers flew to Guatemala, and were generously hosted by Anton and Olga Lalich. During the course of the six days, Taylor worked at a small compound in the middle of a squatter village, entertaining children whose parents were awaiting medical and dental help. She would also draw blood, take blood sugars and blood pressures, organize packets of vitamins and distribute lice treatment.
The immediate area surrounding the compound is host to 28,000 families, most of whom live in poverty. There is a dramatic backdrop of mountains and active volcanoes, many of which glow brightly during the night. In stark contrast, the area itself where the mission was based is very dirty and muddy, with trash scattered everywhere. There were large amounts of barbed
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