Tired - and Worn Out

Coming back from the lake on Wednesday morning, we were driving along CA 1 (Central American Hiway One) when we heard a strange sound.  Sure enough.  Tire blown out!

We were thankful for several things.  

1. We had chosen the main road instead of the "back road" because of the recent rains and the washed out bridge.
2. I kept reminding myself of the email I sent to folks at FBCLC who were praying for our journey on Sunday and then back on Wednesday.
3. The spare tire is located UNDERNEATH the van, so we didn't have to pull all of our luggage out to get to the spare.
4. We had Jim who got his hands dirty instead of me getting mine dirty helping Glenn.
5. Glenn was able to pull off of to the side of the road at a "chicken bus stop" thus giving him more room to change the tire on a side road instead of the highway.
6. The Hansing kids were able to share tracts and some candy with the Guatemalan children who were walking by.

While we were changing the tire, a Chicken Bus appeared,

Crossed the highway,

Unloaded 2 passengers and their market goods,

Then continued up the steep hill around the corner and to different villages in the area.  I'm sure glad Glenn parked in such as way so that the bus driver could get by us.

~J