Day With My Guide and Scout

This morning, I met Tomas and Enrique at the Dunhams and then we took off for Xepol. When we started up the highway, we noticed that many vehicles were turning around. Tomas jumped out of the truck to run ahead to see what was happening.  As we approached the area, we could see that a trailer had gone off the road and tipped into the ditch.  It had been carrying construction material and now they would have to come up with a different plan for delivery.

Enrique told us that he knew of another way to get to Xepol but it was not the best road.  Tomas and I said that we trusted Enrique, Our Guide and we were game to try it!

We drove back to Hotel Casa del Rey and went up, down and then back tracked.  We knew that we were on the right road now because ALL of the other traffic had decided to do the same as us. We talked about how lucky that there had not been any rain or we all would be in mud by now.

We continued until we reached an area where there was congestion in the road.  Once again, Tomas Our Scout jumped out and ran down the road to see what he could see.  Apparently, a bus had lost it's breaks and had run off the road but did not clear the road, to allow others to pass.

Two guys were near the truck as we waited and they told us of another short-cut to the highway.  At this point, what did we have to lose? So, with my Guide Enrique and Scout Tomas.............we were on another adventure!

We finally arrived in Xepol and Tomas was waiting for us.  We had called to let him know that we were running a little late :)  We set up and saw patients.  I needed to make some calls concerning other patients and I was able to do that.  We have had some patients with eye surgeries so Rita in Antigua helped me with some of those questions.  We also have a young man who needs nasal surgery and was able to confirm that.

It was another day of adventure but we are safe and were able to accomplish some good things.  Siempre, Gracias a Dios.

Another Coffee Mug!

Yesterday, I when I returned from Quiche, I had lunch with Sandra in Chichi.  She use to be my ABC Daughter.  She continues to live and work in Chichi and has recently changed jobs.  She studies on Saturdays in Santa Cruz del Quiche.  I am thankful that I am still able to see her and spend time together. She is a real special person.

In a few short weeks, I will be in NC and spending about three weeks there. My goal during this time is to finish going through the last few boxes at my parent's house and to discard things that I no longer need or have a purpose for.  The things that I really want to get are my coffee mugs.  

As I was thinking about them, I found this one that I really like.

So, it found it's way into my back pack.

Sunday Thoughts From Quiche

When I entered worship with the Quiche congregation, the first song we sang would bring you to your knees. It is a simple song but the words are powerful if you let them enter your heart.......loosely translated.

Your faithfulness is great and incomparable.
Nothing can be compared to your faithfulness for me.
Great is your faithfulness.

Your love for me is great and incomparable.
Nothing can be compared to your love for me.
Great is your love for me.

Over the last few weeks there have been struggles, some personal and some with patients.  Some days have just been hard.  We have had patients who are very sick. We have had diabetics who are out of control and one young girl with severe kidney failure. I have had a few friends lose their parents and one friend in a coma.  We are getting to enter the holidays but it is a sad time for many people.

There are times that you just need to shut the world off and spend time alone with God.  It is only in these moments that your soul can be recharged.  Your mind can be calmed knowing that God remains on his throne and all is under his control.  Then you pray that during the week to come, that you had everything to him and trust in his faithfulness and love.