Three Weeks!!

Well, we made it as far as three weeks. No major catastrophes yet. Isaac has been pretty fussy the last few days, but we're managing (some with the help of a motorized swing - thanks Mom and Dad!).

We got our first package in the mail today, too. Matt's cousin Michelle sent a wonderful care package from New Mexico that survived its trip through customs and everything. They didn't even open the wrapped gifts!

We had a great time yesterday meeting with Matt Carpehart and some of the folks from Waxahachie, Texas who came to visit us. We got to talk about our mission here (which we love) and take Isaac to Pollo Campero (think Guatemalan KFC) for the first time. He got A LOT of attention - they don't see too many gringitos here.

The bad news was that Matt Capehart's new truck wouldn't start when they went to leave. SOOOOOO, Martin to the rescue (again). He diagnosed it as an electrical problem, then went to go fetch one of his buddies who is more of an electrical specialist. We got it started, but the problem is of a nature that it'll need to be repaired at a dealership in Guatemala City, so Martin will take it down on his flatbed.

So, a bit of a pain, but at least there's someone here who can help. Imagine that - Martin helping us out again...

A bit of mission related news - the mother of our cleft palate patient, Franco, called this week to tell us that they've had to move as a result of Dad leaving them. Since they're pretty far from Chichi now, they've fallen out of the milk program. They're going to work to make sure that Franco gets fed properly, but they were more concerned that he wouldn't get his second surgery (to repair his palate). We assured her that we will not abandon her, no matter where she is, and that we'll let her know when it's time to get labs, head to Antigua, etc. No worries!

Now, what you really came for - pics of Isaac. The first is a picture of his older and more murderous brother, Jake. Somehow, Jake encountered some pretty large lizards today and brought them into the living room for our enjoyment. He managed to eat about half of each one - apparently they don't taste as good as rats - but that's two fewer lizards that'll be in the rooms when the Wichita Falls team comes this weekend. Good work, Jake!

The second is of Isaac on the floor on a quilt that Rachel Ficker made for him. He's not QUITE turning over yet, but he's about 80% of the way there on a flat surface and he can get all the way over if he's on the couch next to one of us (slight incline).

The third is of Isaac in the onesie and blanket that cousin Michelle sent. SOOO cute!