Guatemala Update 3

Only 3 more days until Derek comes home. I can't wait! Derek was able to call me yesterday, since it was our anniversary. He said that total there was a group of 60 people down there working this week. Derek knew one of the youth pastors that was there with a different group. He said that the 60 of them had built 5 houses and 2 kitchens (I'm assuming outside kitchens) in 2 days!! Take that Home Makeover. But these houses are probably no more than 2 or 3 rooms and the walls are made of concrete blocks. But still, that's amazing.

Since all the other groups were leaving Guatemala tomorrow instead of Sunday, like our group, they were all being taken back to Guatemala City today. They were going shopping today once they got into the City. I think they were going to be working with the church they worked with last weekend as well. Derek was told that this church has taken in about 60 - 80 orphans over a recent period of time.

Tonight my parents and I are going to a viewing of a wonderful lady that our family has known for years and years. Her son-in-law is my dad's uncle. That's the easiest way to describe it. Please keep this family in your prayers. The lady whose viewing we're going to tonight passed away the morning of her sister's funeral. I can't imagine having two funerals in less than a week within my family.

Also, please keep another friend of the family in your prayers. Her grandfather, we are told, is not doing very well. He had been diagnosed with cancer sometime in the last year or so.

Since I'm posting these at work, there's no way for me to add pictures. That always livens our blog up. Madelyn has been very happy to have her Nana and Papa with her this week. Today when I was home for lunch, I was changing Madelyn's diaper. Once I was done and I had her standing on her changing table, my mom was "sneaking up" on Madelyn. Madelyn would squeal and laugh. Then my mom hid behind me and popped out, which made Madelyn squeal all the more.

The next time we update, Derek will be home and we might even have pictures for you. But don't quote me on it.

Have a wonderful weekend!! --- Christin