We're back in Mexico

I think I will take a few posts to tell a little about our trip and to write our specific prayer requests and let you know what we are doing now.

I'll start here with "the trip in general".

It was a very nice trip.
Guatemala was very beautiful. We did not get to go there, but supposedly right by where we were, there is a volcano which has lava flowing every day. It was the highlight for many of the tourists we talked to who were able to go hike it. The markets had beautiful things and great prices. (I know all the ladies really want to know how the shopping is before anything else, right?????) We were in a very "touristy" area. (I know that's not a word....) We mainly stayed at the hotel except for a few ecxcursions out to get something at the market or pharmacy, etc.

The kids really enjoyed their week. They swam and swam and swam. Faith is getting a nice little tan. I, on the other hand, look like I spent my week helping count penguins in Antarctica.
She greatly improved her swimming skills also. They all met new friends and got to spend time with old friends. Annual meeting is always nice for that!

2 teams from Missouri came down to work with the children. It was fun to meet people from "home". (although we can barely claim it anymore) The kids are already planning trips to go see them when we go back. They are near where my grandma lives, so we hope to visit their churches sometime.

We actually had some free time during the week. That is rare for our annual meeting time. It was nice because if gave us a chance to sit and talk with coworkers and share ideas and info about our work. Those spare minutes are usually hard to come by. Everyone really appreciated that this year!!!

And the food.......................... oh, I had better not get started here!
The food was fabulous. It reminded me of Brasil. 6 or 7 cold veggie "salad-type" dishes to choose from at each meal. Cooked, but crisp veggies served chilled mixed in with other veggies. It was like the food on the salad bar at the churrascarias. Yummy stuff! They had delicious soups at each meal and great main dishes and hot veggies and other sides. Homemade bread rolls.................

As you can see, it was definitely a week of suffering. haha
It is nice to go once a year and see your coworkers and touch base with our organization though.