Last Saturday Robby and another dad here decided to climb Pacaya. (I heard it was a pretty strenuous climb and didn't think I would make it packing Gordito, so we headed to the pool instead.) They were hoping to see flowing lava, but only saw hardened lava this time. They said the views were gorgeous and it was an amazing experience. Next adventure for Robby... Kayaking at Lake Atitlan! Cohen and I will go to the lake too, but plan on hanging out with the other moms and babies.
We have met so many wonderful people here in Guatemala. One of them is Dick Rutgers who has been a missionary here for six years. He works with an organization that brings wheelchairs to children all over Guatemala. While children with special needs are not treated the way we would like in Guatemala, Dick is doing so much to help change that attitude. We met him at church and he gave us a tour of Hermano Pedro, a hospital/orhanage in Antigua.
I was not able to take pictures while in the hospital, but we were able to take four of the children out to Pollo Campero (like our KFC) and celebrate one of the children's birthday. This is Sonja who just turned 13. Before Dick started working at Hermano Pedro, she did not have much to look forward to. The children are out of the beds from breakfast until lunch and then spend the rest of their day in bed. Dick helped find a teacher to work with some of the children and now Sonja is on grade level!
And here's some more cuteness from Cohen. He caught his first cold, but seems to be feeling better today. Just a little sneezy with a runny nose. We are taking him to the city tomorrow for his doctor's appointment with the Embassy doctor. I can't wait to find out how much he weighs... Seems like he has grown so much since I've been here.
Monday, August 06, 2007
Robby vs. the Volcano
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Thank goodness, I have been checking every day for updates. Way to go Robby for hiking up a volcano. I hiked up the back porch ramp today carrying Owen and got tired. Hope you enjor your trip to the lake... enjoy you final days in Guatemala. Can't wait till your home
Glad Robby is getting to enjoy the beauty of Guatemala...my husband is jealous and wishes he was there hiking and kayaking. Cohen is so darn cute. I love seeing pictures of his sweet little face. Enjoy the beautiful lake!
I'm also jealous that you guys are experiencing so much of the country - we were pretty much there and then back home. (not that you guys aren't ready to come home - I'm just glad you are getting this opportunity)
Cohen is as cute as ever!!!
Sounds like Guatemala is right down Robby's alley! Glad you guys are having fun these last few days.
I love that last picture of Cohen. He looks so sweet. Can't wait til your home!
i'm just glad you've been there with him to see all that growing!
are you going back to work when you get home? cause i'll be a stay at home mom with kids in school if you need someone to help you carry him around the park. we're very excited about meeting him! (cheyenne's getting close to babysitting age!)
Back on your post, October 4th, 2006, you said that as you were holding your baby, Robby would be climbing....and you guessed right! I'm glad he was able to climb a volcano. How many people can say they have done that!
I'm glad you get to experience Guatemala like you have. The precious memories you will have and the stories you will tell Cohen as he grows up are priceless. I see Guatemala is a nice 73 degrees rightnow- it is 98 her and still rising with high humidity- so you should enjoy the waether there! I can't wait to see you home- Lv,Lisa & Madeline
I feel like I know the two of you, since Holly Clark has been keeping us up-to-date on your journey. We attend Northeast, too, and will have had Franklin home from Guatemala for 2 years in Sept. I love your video of Cohen -- as you know, he's adorable!! I echo some others' comments that it's great you've had the opportunity to foster Cohen and truly get to know the area and the culture. I look forward to meeting you when you're settled and back at Northeast. Enjoy your last week of perfect weather there in Guatemala. May God bless your journey home and the new journey that will begin then!
Reesey Price
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