New Digs
We met a motley crew of missionaries at a party a couple weeks go in San Lucas. It was hosted by Gregory G. (I can’t spell his last name), a missionary qua entrepreneur who runs a medical clinic in the mountains, among other things. There were horse rides and food and assorted entertainment pieces. It was great to get out of the city, and to be among folk whose speech we could understand. After talking with missionaries of all breeds all afternoon, including one American ex-cop working full time for the Guatemalan police, we learned that most missionaries end up doing something different than what they originally came for. This came as good news to us, since we are in the process of a significant uprooting ourselves.
Kristin has decided to find another ministry here since things at the Hannah’s Hope have not worked out. The details are a little complicated, but the short of it is that they are going through a lot of changes, and the timing was not right for us or them. So at the moment, my unflappable wife is researching other orphanages and ministry opportunities. While we did struggle with these turn of events initially, we’ve grown more and more excited about the possibilities that are opening up to us. For one, we’re happy to be moving out of this dog and pony show called Zona 10, and into San Cristobal, a more residencial area just outside of town with cheaper rent a better view.
I have to confess I am a little embarrased to be moving into a house even bigger than the one we are presently living in, but we were ready to give anything for a yard. There are so few parks in Guatemala City that a yard is essential if you have kids. The place we found is in a gated neighborhood called los Pinos (the Pines), which is a five minute drive from Mallory’s new school, the Christian Academy of Guatemala, and within walking distance of our bank and Paiz, the better of the grocery stores. We will have a great view of the city and two of the volcanos, one of which is still active and was smoldering yesterday as we drove by. The neighbors have chickens, turkeys, and yes, a few gallos too.
(The view from the street)
(Front view from inside the compound)
(The yard)
(The view from the terrace)
(The wife)
(The cool stairwell)
Kristin has decided to find another ministry here since things at the Hannah’s Hope have not worked out. The details are a little complicated, but the short of it is that they are going through a lot of changes, and the timing was not right for us or them. So at the moment, my unflappable wife is researching other orphanages and ministry opportunities. While we did struggle with these turn of events initially, we’ve grown more and more excited about the possibilities that are opening up to us. For one, we’re happy to be moving out of this dog and pony show called Zona 10, and into San Cristobal, a more residencial area just outside of town with cheaper rent a better view.
I have to confess I am a little embarrased to be moving into a house even bigger than the one we are presently living in, but we were ready to give anything for a yard. There are so few parks in Guatemala City that a yard is essential if you have kids. The place we found is in a gated neighborhood called los Pinos (the Pines), which is a five minute drive from Mallory’s new school, the Christian Academy of Guatemala, and within walking distance of our bank and Paiz, the better of the grocery stores. We will have a great view of the city and two of the volcanos, one of which is still active and was smoldering yesterday as we drove by. The neighbors have chickens, turkeys, and yes, a few gallos too.
(The view from the street)
(Front view from inside the compound)
(The yard)
(The view from the terrace)
(The wife)
(The cool stairwell)
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