Juhlin Missionaries to Guatemala

Hi
Long time no entry.

On Tuesday, I took a tumble in the dark. My right ankle gave way on the edge of a sidewalk. I wish it could have been caught on video. I gyrated in many directions. I had a bag with a few things including some peanut butter which was in a glass container. I figured it would break, so I bent one way, then another on the way down. My phone flew 20 feet ahead of me on the street, and I did not even know it had left my person. The peanut butter rolled out of the bag undamaged and I looked around hoping no one had seen the fiasco.

I have one of the worlds largest blisters on my right heel and can`t wear shoes, only my crocs. Hm hope this clears up soon.

We did manage to pick up a 2004 Kia with 57000 km and a diesel engine, 2.5 litre. It works for us and should be ok for touring up to 3 individuals plus ourselves.

It has been interesting thinking about systems. In this country many items and services are cheaper than in Canada and the selection here is much greater (Sheila disagrees. When I think about the kinds of vehicles available they are ahead here and I am sure sheila can give many examples of where they are behind) however the system of payment for staff is not fair, but to change it is near impossible short of going political and military. If one works hard 6 days of the week they should be able to pay for a home and food. Working all day for 10 dollars american is not acceptable, however is common.

Language training is interesting and my emotions run the ladder from depression to excitement. I have grown very quiet and now seldom say anything in stores. This is not uncommon. I have noted that I can read more signs and know the words being said on the radio however full comprehension is not there because they speak tooooo fast for me at this time. Sheila is doing wonderful in Spanish (so says Tim, I am not so sure).More next week....