You may or may not have heard but last week August 23rd, while Amber was in the states for a routine check-up, she had a very serious insulin reaction. While these have been increasing (this was number 4 in the past 6 weeks) she was scheduled to see the doctor that morning. The plan was to address the increasing low point of her sugar level. This round was serious enough for Nancy to make an emergency trip that same day to assist with numerous details of Amber's health matters.
This post is a week after the numerous events "roller coaster rides" of emotions. At this point in time, Amber is doing much better. She was scheduled to receive a new pump and tester. As such these have been implemented. However, in light of her recent emergency, she will be remaining in the states for an additional 10 days or so to assure stability of her medical status.
This also means that Nancy will be in the states as well. Continued prayer during this time of separation is appreciated. Thank you to those in place to assist with housing and vehicles during their stay.
"He is not a fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." - Jim Elliott
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Cultural Adaptation...




Sunday, August 12, 2007
Pathways Seveirville - Visit


As a team they helped to complete four houses, two stoves (new home addition projects), gave assistance to a student in our english classes with lighting in her bedroom via a glass block wall, help with continuing detail construction for a special needs school in Santa Maria de Jesus, worked a children's outreach in Santa Maria de Jesus and of course took a gratuitus moto tour of the valley.
One element of uniqueness was that the woman had an opportunity to spend the majority of a day with families connected with the stove project. They were able to experience the crafting of various clothing and home decorations. As well the ladies came to the house the final night and we had a small mercado event in the breezway/dining room.
The impact of help for IDC was significant. More people in the valley saw first hand the love of God demonstrated.

The impact of help for IDC was significant. More people in the valley saw first hand the love of God demonstrated.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
It was a hot one...

It is called Volcán Fuego. The still photo was taken with simple camera from the roof top of the IDC, Iglesia Del Camino. According to Google Earth we are 18.5 Kilometers or 11.5 Miles from the top of the volcano.
Friday, August 3, 2007
North Metro Youth - Visit

They arrived a day sooner than our normal teams and in doing so they gave incredible assistance to the PCC G12 OnGoal Soccer event. They helped us to establish a new ministry link to a small village in the mountains northwest of Antigua called Panimaquin working with a ministry called GMO, a school and church that ministers to the community.
The team from North Metro held two days of Children Ministry and Service Projects. Following their return to Antigua they help to complete two homes and assist with water filtration.
Outstanding...
Thursday, August 2, 2007
It's about the kids!

Wednesday, August 1, 2007
The Education Center...


... Over the Top.

It is possible...

It was in these meeting that Carl Kuttler, the President of St. Petersburg College, indicated his interest in providing PC's to the National Civilian Police to assist with their up and coming network between stations nation wide. It was the revelation of the completion of the computer lab in Pastores that escalated these conversations. There was proof that computers from St. Petersburg College are real.
This week we see the conclusion to this project with a very official meeting. During a highly visible press conference, Carl Kuttler officially gave 1,000 computers and additional networking material to the National Civilian Police. President Berger of Guatemala, officially received them.
Those present were Bill Losasso, his daughter Sarah, The Mayor of Pastores - Miguel Lopez, The US Ambassador to GUA - James Derham, 25 Station Chiefs from all 25 departments in GUA, The Director General of the National Civilian Police, His Boss - The Minister of Justice and myself.
This was yet another amazing day that God was generous enough to include me in.

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