May Update

Last week Robby had a very positive meeting with the leaders of Magdalena concerning the water project. The town has agreed to let us use the existing water line to supply water to the neighboring village of El Gorrion. This was no easy task because the water line crosses thirteen different properties and permission had to be granted by each of those land owners.

We had a meeting at CNA this morning to get more information about the process to start fostering children here. It seems that although we could complete all the necessary paperwork there is a good chance that we will still be denied approval since we are North Americans. It is extremely frustrating knowing that there is such a need for foster families and yet willing families are not given the opportunity to take care of these children. There are many other issues in our decision to proceed or how we should proceed with this. Please pray that we will make a wise decision.

Because there are other missionaries working in Magdalena, we are going to be looking in other areas that aren’t currently working with missionaries. This week we will be meeting with a local pastor in a town near Volcano Pacaya. This is an area that was devastated about a year ago when Pacaya erupted and Hurricane Agatha swept across Guatemala. We expect to be working with this pastor and his church this summer on various projects, so we are excited about getting to know him.

The girls at Mimi’s House are doing great! Last week their school had a special day “Dia de la Granja” (Farm Day) and we were able to go and support them as they shared short presentations in English and Spanish about what they had been studying. Tonight we had a bonfire (cleaning up some debris in our yard) and roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. We are really enjoying living right next door to Mimi’s House and getting to know all the girls better.








Praises:
• We are thankful that our financial support is coming in.
• We are thankful that Cohen and Leah seem to be adjusting fine.
• Although we still have much to learn, we are happy that we communicate better in Spanish each day.
• We are thankful for good news concerning the water project in El Gorrion.

Prayer Requests:
• For God’s guidance in moving forward with fostering children.
• Our family’s safety & health
• New relationships with pastors in other areas in Guatemala

Thank you for partnering with us! We are so thankful for your prayers and support.