I arrived in Huehuetenango on Tuesday night exhausted, cold, queasy from the long bus ride on top of the flight on top of not sleeping at all on Monday night, but thrilled to be home. Huehue is a home to me. Coming here is like what I imagine Lucy felt stepping back into Narnia: I have a home with my children, parents, friends, school, dogs and cats, and I love them all dearly but, like Narina for Lucy, Guatemala never leaves my heart. There are people here who are precious to me. I am honored and humbled that they also care for me and welcome me home.
Wednesday was a "catch up" day for me. I basically slept all day -- even in the car. There is a small group here from Snellville, GA. I always enjoy meeting the other groups who come. It is fascinating for me to "see" Guatemala through their eyes and experiences. I learn from them as they share their ministry ideas with me. I also enjoy playing tour guide and leading them to the Central Square and the market. Those who are first-timers notice and comment on the things I have come to take for granted. Lori focused on the practical: the market bags. These bags fold flat but carry far more weight than they appear. They definitely hold up longer than the mystery fiber of our reusable bags.
Sarah was fascinated with the aprons. They are frilly and might seem frivilous but to a Guatemalan woman the aprons provide pockets to carry what they might not be able to otherwise. And, just because it is utilitarian, that doesn't mean it has to be plain. It can be made beautiful as well. God made us to seek beauty in our surroundings. I will look at the aprons with a little more interest now.
As I write, I have the house all to myself. Edwin, Gail, don Carlos, Mary and the team left yesterday for three days in Agua Dulce. They will return on Monday but I will already be on the way to Antigua. I will see them on Tuesday when they stop to shop on their way to Guatemala City. I miss the companionship but I savor the silence as well. Freed from the tyranny of closets that need to be cleaned, floors that need to be cleaned, grass that needs to be mowed, porches that need to be painted -- well you get the idea -- I have time to relax, write, crochet, write, read, and sleep when I want. But, for now, I want to get out into the sunlight and enjoy being in Huehue.
Stay tuned! More later! In the meantime: please continue to pray for my team. I am looking forward to seeing them on Friday at the Guatemala City airport. We are still a little short on our funding -- please pray for God's provision for us. Prayer is what we need most of all but if you are interested in supporting us financially, please message me and I will gladly tell you how to contribute. We do need financial support as well.
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