Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Heading back to Guate today!! Successful trip.

  Thanks to all our friends for their support and donations. In addition to some quality time with my family, Summit Junior League came through again with some great clothing donations. Lot's of interest and support from new friends and old.... thank you.  And when I tell you that we need prayer the most, I mean it. We are charting new waters for us and for a blended Christian ministry within a government hospital/orphanage.

  In addition to all the clothes, I acquired a couple of wireless video cameras, new HD video camera, new Mac-Mini (for dual boot) and a regular digital camera (GE... how's that work Jack?? Number  1 or two in cameras? always on sale at Radio Shack).

  Great time at Allen's wedding. So nice to see him so happy. Also, rented a pontoon boat for Jamie Jr.'s 25th birthday. This type of craft has come a long way in terms of comfort, speed and quiet ride. Rianna graduated from High School on Saturday and is slated to attend a division of my Alma Mater; Syracuse in September.

  Byron starts with me tomorrow. Pray for him. I'm going to through it on heavy at the beginnning so he get's it. He is a terrific young man and his wife is expecting a baby in October.

  Paz 

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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They come from the re-located girls home. I won't mention the name here because of trying to avoid search engines for some of the nits and grits.

I was informed they were sent to us because of some bad behavior. I had to ask if it was theirs or ours? Of course, it was on their part. Depending on the profile and the type of poor behavior, we may not be the ideal place for them. Our resources are stretched quite thin, so it will be interesting.
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All kinds of friends and family are stepping up and offering support. Should be an interesting summer. Byron starts on July 1 and we will work him hard with the difficult and demanding boys.

I am missing the kids..... especially Suzi and Ingrid.

Father's Day here was very nice...

Monday, June 14, 2010

Thanks.... Lord...

Monday, June 14, 2010
Planning and organizing a bit..
Second major parasite attack on my guts this weekend. Think we have the formula for treatment now.

I head north on Thursday and am trying to button everything up. We have a good team now watching the kids in the Clinica, so I am confident they will be fine.

The popcorn machine is retired for now.... it was getting out of control. There is a trip to a museum later this week and I will not be here on Thursday the day that they celebrate Father's Day. A group of kids went on an adventure to Retelheu to participate in National sports competition. They should be here momentarily.

We had a baby shower for Ena on Friday. It was truly moving and I do believe that the Lord touched her heart. The generosity and heartfelt support was wonderful.

Friday, June 11, 2010

"I said, I've been to the Zoo"

Everybody's favourite activity is to take the kids to the zoo.

Our student teacher Luckey arranged this as part of finalizing her course work.

A good time was had by all...




















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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

MOre about recent times

Where to begin. So much went on in my absence and soooo much catch up...

Anahi had both legs operated on Monday. She has the cutest little blue casts on her legs. SHe stayed overnight in the hospital and is back home. All the iniciales moved back into the infirmary. I may be able to poach their former bedroom as my classroom.

Because a high ranking government official was slated to visit here, there were lot's of improvements to the physical plant. Yippee!! Under a separate group of fotos or videos I will post some of the good stuff.

Good news - Bad News.... Ingrid turned 10 and had the accompanying maturing female thing. If I need to explain my position to you please skip this paragraph. I am very happy that her physionomy will support a normal life expectancy hormonal life.

Angelito went today to be fitted for walking braces. When he gets them, I think he'll still need something to stimulate his brain and the desire to crawl and walk.

Flora and Aura helped me bag 42 popcorn snacks. Very time consuming. Turns out that she has attended "third grade" and can read a bit and count well. Her seizures are quite profound and I am so very sad when she has one when around me. I hope to figure out how to help her learn.

Eight year old Heidi is adoptable. The USA is not part of the four country pilot program now that Guatemala is ostensibly compliant with the Hague Convention on International Adoption. She is a delight and very sweet child.

I go with MM to Antigua on Friday to see if Angelito can be part of an intensive three month program to stimulate his crawling and walking. They have a broad spectrum of medical capabilities there. Let's pray for Angel.

My lunch club continues to provide me with the best meal of the day. They will close the pool for a month to fix it up. I suspect their total expense won't even equal my 1/200th of the upgrade at the SHort Hills Club.



Little Lizzie Waller followed up with my pal Wendy Wright in D.C. They had a great activity today.

When in Arlington we started planning next two missions trip here. Very exciting and lot's to do.

We are in talks with the local Telethon and hope to participate at some level. We'll see.

There are several sidebar issues. Staffing and compensation as always.. Activities... trips..

Tomorrow we take 20 kids to the park Campo Marti for an outing. SHould be nice.
Thanks for your prayers and reading this...

May Posts and MORE



SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2010


VERY very sad day ...

Learned that a friend was killed here on Thursday. He had started a new job within the past month to earn a bit more money. He leaves a wife and a young son. Very sad and scary. Not to diminish his death or victimize the victim, but bus driving is one of the most dangerous jobs in this country. RIP.



God can use the Internet and FaceBook


The first friend to reach out to me about the continuing natural disasters here in Guatemala this morning is an old friend from work. I haven't her in person in almost five years, but I know they are praying for the kids here and me. Isn't that amazing? God touches each heart in a different way at a different time and we have no idea how he will use us. Or, importantly, when and how He will use us.



THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010


Sandy Rhodes visit Guate Zona 13


Volcanic Ash in front of the house

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May Birthdays!!

Prayers - Blessings and hopefully CAKE!! ?? 


Anahi 7 
Ingrid 10
Clarita 24
Pasucal 23
Jon 18


Staff


Milvia May 10
Jeanet May 11
Alida May 31

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