So, we are sitting at what would probably be considered a 5 star hotel in Antigua (compliments of HTI as we were with a surgical group who were finishing their week) about to enjoy the breakfast that is offered as a compliment with the room and as we make our way to the buffett line we see that they have "suasages". This gets us a little excited as breakfast sausages are just not available here. We see the sign and then open up the lid and low and behold we have hot dogs. What a let down. Here at a 5 star hotel and we have shriveled up hot dogs claimed as suasages. They lost a star in our book. :)
We continue to see situations that just do not make sense to our culture here and we always find them interesting. Many of them are for the better. For instance, Mcdonalds in the states is really considered just a way to get a quick meal and rarely do you see many business people sitting around discussing something. Here McDonalds has people who open the door for you, clear the table and they have a fancy little coffee bar as well. There are advertisements to have you next executive meeting in the McDonalds conference room. Definitely a change from what we would be used to in the states. We like to take the oppurtunity to have our friends experience this.
Our lives continue to be blessed. Although our situation is not optimum we really do not have too much to complain about. Lisa of course would have more due to the work. The other night while on call she had 7 kids on the respirator. While on call she works the pedi icu, so it mixes the work up for her some. Luckily after midnight when all of the students under leave and she would normally be left alone, her chief resident sent another student from the ER to help her with the respirator patients.
Last week I was able to go visit the group in Chichicastenango and things are going well there. We were able to discuss ongoing clinics, issues and plans for the future. Then we also had time to sit and discuss some small conflicts as a team and then take time to pray together. We have a great team and we are blessed to know there are not many things we need to worry about. The chance I had to just visit with everyone was great. I also had the chance to get the house ready for people to stay in it should any of the missionaries in the area need some extra housing. We may have some guests towards the end of May through July.
Sorry our posts are not as frequent. It seems there is not as much to write about when living in the city and working in the office so we will continue to think of updates we could provide you. This week I get to go load a van with some medical supplies and equipment we are having donated from a ministry who imports these items into the country multiple times per year. The group is Vine International and they continue to provide this service to the missionary community free of charge.
Please take a look at Sheri's blog for information on our clinics - http://www.sheriinguate.blogspot.com/. We have a special prayer request right now for a young man named Pedro. He is from Xejox / Chuchuca and he is suffering from some kind of paralyzing disease that has left he extremely debilitated. The family did take him to the hospital in Santa Cruz; however, his condition continued to worsen so rather than go to the city for continued treatment, the family decided to take him home. This is a hard decision here in Guatemala as the worst that could ever happen would be for someone to die without family and friends closeby. As this disease may eventually stop his breathing this may have been the best decision for the family. I spoke with Lisa about the case and she does not feel that the National Hospital Roosevelt would do much to be able to treat that disease as he would require a large amount of therapy which just does not seem to be available.
God bless and have a great day and week.
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