Eutichus abides
This little chap (nicknamed Poncho) reminded me of Eutychus last night during our discipleship class. Some longwinded sharers. Good times though.
Guatemala
Mud on the Highway
Rain = Mud on the highway. Doesn’t “Mud on the Highway” sound like it should be a song or something? Maybe I’ll write one? Or maybe Alan Kydd should write one as penance for not starting his blog!
Salto de Chilasco
130 M (426′) – the tallest waterfall in Central America. We were there this afternoon. This shot was taken at the bottom of the falls. Very misty. How to get there from our house: Drive on the highway southeast 41 km. Turn left and drive 14 km on the dirt road. Park and hike 3 … [Read more…]
Road Improvements
I’m not sure if the road is better than it was. Maybe. (this is the road in front of my office)
My ISP
When I got home this evening from our 4 days on the road, there was a wonderful surprise waiting for me. Stretched over from the roof of my neighbour’s house is a bright yellow ethernet cable. The cable descends over my roof and down to my window. You can see the splice that was done … [Read more…]
The Horror
Mom and I eating at a really nice restaurant on June 2, ’06 in Santa Catarina de Palopó Severe headache in the afternoon followed by violent vomiting in the evening followed by dire diarrhea the next morning. I can definitely attribute the last two symptoms to the meal I’m naïvely enjoying in this photo. I … [Read more…]
The Oiler Fan
Amazing. Absolutely Astonishing. Awesome. Oiler flag flying from my car in Antigua, Guatemala on May 28, ’06. I’ll be listening to the game tomorrow night online. You can see Oiler fans all over the world here.
The Grandmother and Grandson Reunion
My mum flew down for an 8 day visit to visit her grandson (Amber and I were an added bonus). It was great to have an extra person to look after the little gamin*. It was really good to hear baby stories about me and my sisters too. Moms love talking about babies. I know … [Read more…]
To Antigua
Tactic to Antigua: 225 KMTactic to Antigua yesterday: 5 Hours, 14 minutesThats 43 km/hr. Before leaving, I changed a flat and bought a new tire at the pinchazo in San Julian. Listened to some Ron Sexsmith, Arcade Fire, and a mix CD from Salomé. I passed some trucks in the passing lane of oncoming traffic … [Read more…]
Mercy
Yesterday, I drove a little seven-year-old girl home from the hospital where she will probably die. I was in the Cobán hospital with a short-term mission team from Canmore, AB. We take all the teams there to pray for the kids and give gifts to the new mothers in the maternity ward. When a few … [Read more…]