We have really come to like that fact that we have privacy in our house. And having lights!! What a treat! Above is a photo of our bedroom after we had finished painting. We have only found 3 scorpions in total, to this I am extrememly happy about. We do have a random assortment of other insects, but have become more and more accostomed to them. Our neighborhood is plump full of children, so we usually end up having at least 1 or 2 visit on a daily basis and sometimes up to 5. However, at times we feel a little awkward because they don't do too much to start up conversation, they are perfectly fine with sitting and watching us doing whatever we are doing.
The doctor that works in the clinic is back, for those of you who didn't know, funds ran out at the clinic so they we not able to have a doctor for about 2 weeks. The community and the doctor were thinking, due to the funds, she wouldn't return until January so needless to say everyone is pretty happy that she is back. Last week was her first week back, last Wednesday 3 people told her she got fat. I don't care what people say about this being a complement in Central America, it sure didn't seem like one. Especially when the dentist (who visits about twice a year) asked her if she was on a diet!!
Tom and I were invited to have lunch at Gloria last Sunday (Saturday was Ana's birthday). We were able to hang-out with the family, which is something we definately miss. While Tom was helping make tortilla's and I was watching (I didn't feel like practicing this day), Gloria asked us if we would be Ana's godparents! We were both a little shocked at the question, but gladly accepted. Later while we were eating lunch (rice and beans) Gloria told me ¨at least you know what kind of a torment she can be, so it won't be a shock¨ We all laughed at this....including Ana (pictured on the left).
The doctor that works in the clinic is back, for those of you who didn't know, funds ran out at the clinic so they we not able to have a doctor for about 2 weeks. The community and the doctor were thinking, due to the funds, she wouldn't return until January so needless to say everyone is pretty happy that she is back. Last week was her first week back, last Wednesday 3 people told her she got fat. I don't care what people say about this being a complement in Central America, it sure didn't seem like one. Especially when the dentist (who visits about twice a year) asked her if she was on a diet!!
Tom and I were invited to have lunch at Gloria last Sunday (Saturday was Ana's birthday). We were able to hang-out with the family, which is something we definately miss. While Tom was helping make tortilla's and I was watching (I didn't feel like practicing this day), Gloria asked us if we would be Ana's godparents! We were both a little shocked at the question, but gladly accepted. Later while we were eating lunch (rice and beans) Gloria told me ¨at least you know what kind of a torment she can be, so it won't be a shock¨ We all laughed at this....including Ana (pictured on the left).
Here is another photo taken this past Sunday. We were all playing UNO, Gloria had a very hard time with this game!!
-posted by Melissa
*the next entry is a new one by Thomas....so read on
