Hola. It has been another beautiful day in Guatemala -- sunny, warm, with a gentle wind. Perfect day for working outdoors digging ditches (see Father "Hercules" Scott's picture) and installing PVC pipe. As Bill put it, it feels good to work hard for a good cause. The kids are great. It is amazing, given their life stories, how friendly, warm, and caring they are. As we took over watching the kids last night, I saw a number of instances where the older boys watched out for and cared for the younger boys. I also played a game of Bancopoly (Guatemala Monopoly) with three young ones. Although my spanish failed me most of the time, we managed to communicate enough and it was a great game. Following our babysitting time last night, we attended a clown and puppet show. The toddlers were enthralled-- and a joy to watch! I am thankful for the time here, the comaraderie and fellowship, and underlying beauty and spirit of this place.
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Strong like bull!
Hi hon - what a lovely post you wrote. I am trying to imagine you playing Bancopoly and attempting to both understand and speak some Spanish, and it makes me smile and chuckle. Good for you for trying! Miss you and love you, but thrilled about all you are experiencing. Love you!
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