Today we have both Internet and water. Life is good!
BTW, "Hay," pronounced "I," means "There is" or "There are."
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Updated Posting
I updated the Saturday, February 19 posting, "Looks can be deceiving," so it now includes interior shots of the auto repair shop and the interior courtyard of the wheelchair workshop.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Buddy, can you spare a dime?
As most everyone reading this blog knows, Linda and I are here in Guatemala doing development work. What that means is that we're in the money finding business, seeking the funds to continue the great work that Transitions has been doing for over ten years.
Right now, I working on a funding request to a major Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas. They've supported Transitions for many years and continue to do so, because they understand how the mobility created by a wheelchair or a prosthetic can change a person's life. They are generous and their generosity brings forth miracles in the lives of many Guatemalans with disabilities.
Perhaps you belong to a church, club or other organization that values human life. Suggest that they consider adding Transitions to their list of beneficiaries. There are many way to support the work of Transitions, here are a few: http://www.transitionsfoundation.org/index.php/en/get-involved/donate
All gifts are tax deductible, as we are affiliated with a U.S. support groups that holds a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.
Thank you for taking the time to read my public service announcement.
Right now, I working on a funding request to a major Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas. They've supported Transitions for many years and continue to do so, because they understand how the mobility created by a wheelchair or a prosthetic can change a person's life. They are generous and their generosity brings forth miracles in the lives of many Guatemalans with disabilities.
Perhaps you belong to a church, club or other organization that values human life. Suggest that they consider adding Transitions to their list of beneficiaries. There are many way to support the work of Transitions, here are a few: http://www.transitionsfoundation.org/index.php/en/get-involved/donate
All gifts are tax deductible, as we are affiliated with a U.S. support groups that holds a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.
Thank you for taking the time to read my public service announcement.
You Know You're In Guatemala When...
You know you're in Guatemala when your Internet goes out ten minutes before you get home from work and stays out for four hours, where upon the water pressure drops and nothing comes out of the taps. Oh, well. It will probably work just fine tomorrow.
Still More Transitions Staff
Here are some more of the wonderful people I´m working with at Transitions. This is Luis, who works in the accounting department.
Doña Vicki is our cook who fixes breakfast for many of the staff and lunch for everyone.
This is Santo, who helps Doña Vicki in the kitchen. He also does most of the shopping in the mercado.
Lucy is Education Coordinator. She also teaches at the Special Education class in San Antonio Agua Calientes.
This is Edson, who also works at Ochenta.
Marty is a volunteer currently working at the special education classroom in San Antonio Agua Calientes.
Brenda works at the print shop.
Julio is the Print Shop Coordinator.
This is Santo, who helps Doña Vicki in the kitchen. He also does most of the shopping in the mercado.
Lucy is Education Coordinator. She also teaches at the Special Education class in San Antonio Agua Calientes.
Edwin is the Finance Director. He´s also Alex´s right-hand man.
Nazario helps out at Ochenta. Ochenta is Spanish for 80, which is the address of the administrative headquarters for Transitions.
Julio is the Print Shop Coordinator.
More Day of the Marimba photos
Here are some more photos from Sunday´s Day of the Marimba in Antigua. Later in the afternoon, the crowds were even bigger than when we first arrived.
This dog was dressed just like his master...in shades and a straw hat.
This little fellow is getting an early start to becoming a professional marimba player.
This dog was dressed just like his master...in shades and a straw hat.
This little fellow is getting an early start to becoming a professional marimba player.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Knights of Columbus in Guatemala
As a thirty-plus year member of the Knights of Columbus, I wanted to try to make contact with the Antigua Council on this trip. The Supreme Council was able to give me the name and address of the Financial Secretary, all I had to do was find him.
Despite the fact that his business/home on 2a Avienda Sur did not have a street number posted, I managed to track him down. His name is Gabriel Quiñonez and, in addition to being the Financial Secretary, he's also the District Deputy. Now, Guatemala only has two Knights of Columbus Councils, as far as I know, and the other one is in Quetzaltenango 173 km (108 miles) from Antigua. That takes about three to four hours, due to the mountainous terrain.
Gabriel was delighted to meet a fellow Knights of Columbus member, even more so when he learned that we were planning on being in Antigua for an extended period. He immediately informed me that he wanted to introduce me to their council chaplain, who evidently is very committed to the success of the council. The chaplain, by the way, is a bishop. How about that for support from the clergy?
We've already been invited to our first Knights of Columbus function, a Blue Mass (for the local bomberos or firemen) next Saturday at the church in San Felipe de Jesus. I'm hoping that by making these contacts, that we will have the opportunity to meet and get to know more local resident who aren't gringos, like us. From Gabriel's reaction, I'm sure that will happen.
Despite the fact that his business/home on 2a Avienda Sur did not have a street number posted, I managed to track him down. His name is Gabriel Quiñonez and, in addition to being the Financial Secretary, he's also the District Deputy. Now, Guatemala only has two Knights of Columbus Councils, as far as I know, and the other one is in Quetzaltenango 173 km (108 miles) from Antigua. That takes about three to four hours, due to the mountainous terrain.
Gabriel was delighted to meet a fellow Knights of Columbus member, even more so when he learned that we were planning on being in Antigua for an extended period. He immediately informed me that he wanted to introduce me to their council chaplain, who evidently is very committed to the success of the council. The chaplain, by the way, is a bishop. How about that for support from the clergy?
We've already been invited to our first Knights of Columbus function, a Blue Mass (for the local bomberos or firemen) next Saturday at the church in San Felipe de Jesus. I'm hoping that by making these contacts, that we will have the opportunity to meet and get to know more local resident who aren't gringos, like us. From Gabriel's reaction, I'm sure that will happen.
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