Nicaragua

After attending the 100 year celebration with South America Mission in Panama, Glenn and I flew to Nicaragua on our way back home to Guatemala.

We were able to attend church with Ellen and Luke where they had Lucy dedicated on her first birthday.  Sorry, I don't have pictures of the event.  Our hands were full with David, Emily and Lucy.

We purchased Dunk'n Donuts at the Panama City airport and hand-carried them on the plane to have Breakfast with the g'kids.  It was a big hit.

We had fun playing with the girls while David attended pre-school.

We're thankful for the few days we could be with Ellen, Luke, David, Emily and little Lucy in Managua on our way back to Guatemala.  

We celebrated Lucy's first birthday, attended her baby dedication, babysat the g'kids, found the local McDonald's PlayPlace for the kids to run around and for us to cool down in the air-conditioning, played with the g'kids, took hot afternoon naps with Emily, ate Mexican casserole, and enjoyed our time together.

100 Year Celebration

Glenn and I were invited to attend the 100 year celebration of South America Mission in Panama.

 Check out the photos!

Morning Sunrise!

Look who joined us for breakfast!

A tour of Fort Lorenzo, near the Panama Canal.

A day at the Panama Canal included a tour of Fort Lorenzo, viewing the Gatún locks on the Atlantic side, coffee, and a late afternoon train ride back to Panama City, all with dear friends.

Group shot of South America Mission

Past, Present and Future missionaries from Bolivia.

Moody Bible Institute Alumni photo

Check out more photos on South America Mission FaceBook page.

A Man A Plan A Canal Panama

Panama City, Panama

Glenn and I have been invited to attend the 

100 Year Celebration

 of South America Mission.

1915-2015 

We were missionaries with SAM from 1985 - 2004 (4 years on loan to CAM International).  We have many memories of our 15 years of ministry in Bolivia.

We arrived 2 days early into Panama City, Panama 

to get acclimated to sea level

 and climatized to the warmer temperatures.

Today, we walked to Casco Viejo "old city", which reminded me a lot of Cartagena, Colombia, with it's narrow streets, old ruins and quaint coffee shops on nearly every corner. 

Besides walking, we rented a 4 wheeled bicycle and rode along the seaside walking path, taking in the breath-taking views of the high rise condominiums and office complexes.  I have always thought that Panama City has one of the prettiest skylines I have ever seen.

The "Jenga" building.

Besides walking and riding the bike, we took the subway to a local mall. Things were kind of a "blur."

Glenn was pretty excited when we ate dinner at Sanborns Mexican Restaurant.  Glenn grew up enjoying this restaurant during his youth.  

Just beyond the Bridge of the Americas - is the famous Panama Canal.

On Monday, we'll be traveling another 1.5 hours to a resort to participate in celebrating the 100 years of South America Mission.  We have fond memories of our ministry in Bolivia.  When we first left for Santa Cruz, Bolivia with a 4 year old (Ellen) and a 2 year old, (Karen), Glenn was an aircraft mechanic.  Now 30 years later, our family has changed, our ministry has changed, yet our God has remained the same.  

Happy 100 Year Birthday to South America Mission

Great is His Faithfulness!

#SAMCentennial

My Dream?

 taken from communicatingacrossboundries.com

God's Mercy

 Psalms 118:1

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: 

because his mercy endureth for ever.

Missionary Co-workers

About a week ago, we were blessed to have a missionary couple stay with us for a week, on their way back to Uruguay.  Craig and Denise scheduled some "down-time" here in Guatemala after their busy month in the US and before their full-packed week of Team Leaders Meetings in Antigua.

I especially enjoyed getting some time to catch up on some reading, cross-stitching and also getting up each morning to take some Sunrise photos.

I also enjoyed French Toast at Casa Palapó Resort.  Delicious!

Thank you for your encouraging visit, Craig and Denise.

Two All Beef Patties....

Have you ever wondered what a hamburger tasted like in Guatemala?

Now there is a hamburger restaurant in a gas station parking lot, that serves GuateBurgers.  Yum.

(Actually we have not tried this place out - we still wonder what it might taste like....hmmm)

Oh, the Possibilities!

 With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Matthew 19:26