More news from the home front

Two friends, their adorable babies in a tiny one bedroom apartment in Antigua Guatemala = complete and total fun-ness!!!



My friend Alison ( and TSCM Managing Coordinator/Medical Ministries Coordinator) from CA is here with her son, Samuel for two weeks and honestly I think it would hurt us if we were having a better time. Sam and Madi adore each other or really Madi adores Sam, actually thinks he is brilliant and Sam bravely puts up with my little native! They couldn't be more different...Sam is serious, thoughtful (as in a deep thinker) sensitive, detailed and intent while my little chocolate drop is the farthest thing from serious, impulsive, funny, life of the party, and a complete follower...the two of them together keep Ali and I rolling! We have late night parties in my kitchen by pushing my living room chairs in there not to wake the babies who are sleeping in the living room and bedroom and during the days have enjoyed showing Ali and Sam our beautiful Antigua! We plan to introduce her to all the ministries next week, Hermano Pedro, Amor Del Nino and Casa Bernabe which will be so unbelievable for me....full circle...feels like one of those wonderful, exposing your heart to your dear friend, moments...saying "This is IT...these are the people and children who hold my heart!" Can't wait! We almost got Ali's boyfriend Jason to come for a long weekend but work prevented him...but no worries, Jason, you were one of the main topics of conversation around here, which is almost just as good! Alison, promptly labeled Madeline as "Dory" as in Dory of Finding Nemo...never have I seen a more accurate description of anyone....until that is, Alison simply walked into the kitchen one morning while I was making breakfast and scared me to death as I screamed, she laughed and said "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Dory I have been here all week" That has happened often here in Guatemala as I slowly lose my mind and any "smarts" I used to carry with me! Oh well, my friend is here and we are happy and having an amazing time....God is good as always!


There is a huge need for prayer support as we move forward with placing children with forever families with the ministries I work with....we aren't sure what we are looking at timing wise with the Hauge and yet feel such a burden to work while it is still light and we have this window of opportunity...please pray for peace in the midst of crazy busy-ness and hectic schedules, strength, grace, direction, anointing and for His blessing as He continues to keep the doors open to unite children and families together...He is still on the throne!