Helping at clinic

Carrie was blessed to be given the opportunity to assist the medical workers at ASELSI's free pregnancy clinic one morning a week for several months.  She called patients' names, poked fingers and drew blood for testing iron levels, tested urine samples, measured tummies, and sat in on many doctor visits. 

Many of the ladies attending the clinic only speak K'iche', so Carrie has become even more interested in learning the local language.  She is hoping to study nursing in a couple of years after graduating from high school.

Fence

Our workers are making progress on the fence surrounding our property.  (These photos are small, but remember you can see them more closely by clicking to open in a new window.)  It is exciting to see some "upward" construction after spending so much time digging "downward."

We had to make several modifications to the
fence location when the workers found
water pipes right where we planned to
put in fence posts!  Rather than bring in the
local leaders again, we didn't request moving
the pipes; we just moved our fence a bit.

The top and right sides are almost
complete, only lacking the sheet metal
along the outside of the fence.

The bottom-side posts are in place. 
Here, Yano is mixing cement.  You can see
the rocks they are putting under
the fence for "digging protection."

Transportation

Here is a photo of how three boys left dance practice one day.

Alan (14), Antony (10), and Alex (13)

Yes, this is a full-size motorcycle, and most riders here don't wear helmets.  The youth on my dance team come and go on their own, either like the above photo or using public transportation or on foot.  I confess I'm still not used to the lack of parental supervision.  I pray for the safety of these youth!