Yesterday morning we returned to the school to work on the library - still lots of work to be done there, and I'm sure I won't get it all done in the time we have left. Dale left me off and went on to San Narciso for a meeting that never happened, so he was soon back at the school in time for it to start pouring again.
Soon Elsa and Karon, with little Christine came into the library with their umbrellas up and soaking feet. They told us they were closing the office early because she needed to go to town to the bank to get a payment made and to get more checks so they could prepare the payroll. (When they run out of checks, they have to go to the bank, where the bank teller hand stamps numbers on a new batch.)
We were supposed to be at the Nah's in an hour for lunch, but since it was raining and didn't look like it would let up, and we didn't want them to have to walk out ant stand by the road waiting for a taxi or bus, we told them we would take them to town and to their home and then we would go for our lunch date. It was POURING rain and we all got soaked just going from the library to the car. (Except Christine - she had on a fancy, dancy raincoat!) On the way into town, Christine fell asleep. (Christine had come to work with her mom Elsa because she hadn't seen Mrs. McLane yet and was anxious for the "sweets" I always bring her. She was quite happy with her "Cars" fruit snack.)
We made the circuit through town, through Patchekan dropping off the girls, and on to Cristo Rey for lunch with the Nah family. She makes the best salbute's in the world! We have had a long friendship with this family, but haven't had a chance to fellowship with them for a couple years. Danai (second from left) was one of our students 7 years ago. She is now married and expecting a baby next month.
We have never been in Belize when there was so much rain - hard rains, water everywhere. Our hearts go out to the many many homes we pass where their houses are surrounded by muddy water.
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