This woman is weaving a typical cloth that is used on tables. She will also use this loom to make bed covers, table clothes and skirt material on this loom. She has is tied to a post and will sit in this same position for 2 hours at a time to work on her project. This is her means of income for her family. 

We were at a local hotel the other day with the children. They have a "pay by the day" pool that you can swim in. We often use this for excercise with the little ones because we have no yard to mention and it is very dangerous for them to be outside of the house to play. If you can see the dark cloud in the background... that is a volcano and the dark smoke is it preparing to erupt.We can often hear it brewing but only a very few times have we seen one erupt. It is really a sight to behold. David asked his language teacher "What do we do if one erupts and spills into the city?" I think he was looking for an evacuation place -smile- she simply told him without flinching "We all die". I CRACKED UP!!!! How's that for a evengelical message ?.... the volcanoe could errupt at any time...are you ready? heeeheee .... It is a good question though? Are you ready? 

This is my language teacher. Her name is Olga. She is the typical size of a "healthy" Guatemalan woman. This is the first time in my life I've been considered "tall". 

Big news for Jacob...........................

Jacob is coming "home" to the USA for his 15th birthday. We saved some sky miles and he and David are traveling home for Jacob to take his driving test for his learners license. This is pretty necesary if he wants to drive at 16 years old. Here in Guatemala the legal age is 18. However, if you have a license from the USA or other country it is honored... so we've heard anyway heeheeh...... So, two of us from Central America will see you very soon.! 

Love to you all and THANK YOU for the encouraging messages... THEY ALWAYS come at the RIGHT time!!!!!!

mel