Sunday School Children

Say "Hello" to the Punta Gorda Baptist Church Sunday school class! Children range in age from 3 years to 13! Yes, they are all in one class. I am assisting Mr. Chun (picture to follow). Mr. Chun has started teaching the children's lesson and I assist with the memory verse and a craft. It is our hope and prayer that more leaders will want to work with the young and eager to learn group!

Temash Photos

These pics are from my jungle walk several weekends ago. As you can see in the first picture, there is a wheelbarrel with meat. Once every few weeks, a red pick up truck comes thru the village, carrying a barrel of meat. The villagers gather around and purchase what they want. Someone then delivers the meat to the villagers homes.

The second picture is a group of boys from the village of Delores. This was the village we stayed in on the first night of our hike. Boy, these guys were little rascals, trying to scare me and make me laugh! We enjoyed playing catch, tag and a walk to the river.

On Sunday, my mom and I had an opportunity to take this little girl out for lunch. She is so precious. Her name is Emelda and she is six years old. She is in Infant One at school, which is the first level (equivalent to pre-K). The peace core will be working with her to get her up to speed on her ABC's, numbers and days of the week. Emelda is such a fun loving, six year old. She loves to give hugs and get piggy back rides.

We had a sleep over on Sunday night and my mom brought bubble bath for Emelda. This was her first bubble bath ever and she stayed in for about 40 minutes. She loved trying to "bust the bubbles". After the bubble bath, I gave her a pedicure! I learned I am better at coloring than painting feet! I will keep my nursing job!

Emelda loves playing with the camera. Unfortunately, all of the pictures she took was of a wall or the floor. She is working on the eye, hand coordination!

To end the night, the town of PG was putting on a fire works display. This past weekend was the Cacoa Fest (www.toledochocolate.com), and they ended with the Garifuna drummers and a 15 mminute fireworks show. It downpoured and we had to run for cover! Bruno, a tour guide graciously offered us a ride "to the back". I live in Indianville which is behind PG town. Locals refer to Indianville as "to the back". Emelda loved the fireworks and her face was just lighting up as each one was set off.

Barranco

Here is a picture of me with one of my patients in a village I visit once a month. The village is about 1 hour and 45 minutes from town. Barranco used to be one of the largest villages in the Toledo district. It is now known as the "dying village" because many of the younger generation are moving to the city to find work. Currently, there is a little over 120 people living in Barranco.

Last week, my mom was visiting me. She arrived on Wednesday, and I kept her pretty busy meeting my patients, going on mobile clinic and getting a feel for what I am doing here. I had a wonderful visit with her and was so glad she was able to come. We had lots of laughs!

Here is a picture of me with one of my patients in a village I visit once a month. The village is about 1 hour and 45 minutes from town. Barranco used to be one of the largest villages in the Toledo district. It is now known as the "dying village" because many of the younger generation are moving to the city to find work. Currently, there is a little over 120 people living in Barranco.