Puerto Barrios

Don, Bev, Shelley and David with Kayley and Joshua in the front at Amatique Bay off the Caribbean.

Dear Family and Friends,
We had an exciting adventure for Valentine's Day. We drove to Puerto Barrios to meet Shelley's mom, step-dad, aunt and uncle who came to Guatemala on a cruise ship. It was a 4 and a half hour drive from Guatemala City to the port on a busy two lane highway. We are thankful the road was good and that we encountered no problems on the way there or on the way back.

The weather in Puerto Barrios was not quite what we anticipated. Everyone here in the capital said, "Oh, it will be so hot there." So, we packed light with shorts and tank tops for the beach. However, when we arrived it was overcast and a chilly 60 degrees. (OK, I know that's not that cold, but when you're thinking of 85, it's a bit of a shock!) Of course, that didn't stop our kids who have never seen the ocean before (at least not that they can remember). They built sand castles and ran on the beach dodging waves. We spent Monday enjoying the scenery, but not seeing the sun at all, but thankfully, no rain fell on us. David and Shelley also managed to study for a couple hours at the beach.

On Tuesday we enjoyed our time with family. Shelley's mom and sister planned this cruise long before knowing we would be living in Guatemala, so God's hand was on the trip. We enjoyed the time visiting and watching the kids play on the beach and at the pool. It was a great and fun day, just far too short as they headed back to the ship around 1:30 pm as the Webb family headed west for Guatemala City. The drive home was longer with slow traffic in the city, and we were glad to arrive home safely at 7:00 p.m. The next morning (this morning) was business as usual with school for everyone.

We are happy to report that Joshua and Kayley are feeling better, finally. It has been three long weeks, but we pray we are all through the worst of the adjustments concerning our health. We'll be taking allergy medicine to combat the pollution and dust here but feel that will be necessary to stay healthy. We are thankful for your prayers which have sustained us through this time.

This week we are thankful for a reliable vehicle, God's protection as we drove across Guatemala, and wonderful parents. Keep praying for us as we learn a new language and culture. We are half way through Level B and already anticipating the next exam in a couple of weeks.

Have a great week with the Lord,

The Webbs