The whole row

Ever wish you didn't have to sit next to a stranger on an airline flight?   We solved that issue by taking up the whole row!!!   (Okay, no comments about us being strange...)

These seats were cool because they had little screens to watch a movie of your choice on.  Not many good options, but we found a couple decent shows, and it helped to pass the time on our way to the States.

Educational games

Elena helped with a game of Connect Four for two youth, both around age 17, who have muscular problems.  Until last year, they had no educational opportunities.

The girl, Evelyn, played by telling Elena which slot (they were numbered) to put her piece in.  She spoke with much difficulty, but Elena was very patient.  The boy, Eric, was able to point to the place where he wanted Elena to put his piece. 

We are thankful to the missionaries at ASELSI for bringing joyful learning experiences to these precious children, and for letting us help.

Carrie's braces

Carrie is in the process of getting braces!  This dentist's office is in Chichicastenango, and he does all types of dental work, including orthodontics.

Soccer

The girls had fun playing soccer, Guatemala's most popular sport, with a group of kids from a children's home in Chichi and some other missionary kids.

Circus

The Montgomery girls recently visited the circus when it came to town.  There were only a few adults and kid acrobats that entertained us, and no animals, but we enjoyed the diversion. 

Funny (but normal) sight

On our way home from church, we saw this cow outside a school.

In fact, we often see people herding goats or cows on roads near town.  We also see ladies carrying chickens or turkeys, walking toward town.  I once laughed, telling our daughters that farmers in the States don't do that with their animals.  They answered, "They don't?"

Recording K'iche'

Our K'iche' teacher, Carolina, has been helping us record some dialogs that we have been studying, so we can keep practicing our lessons while we are traveling this summer.