I was beginning to loose my excitement about being at Camino Seguro, the lack f structure, no clear direction as to what I was suppose to do, and no moral compass giving direction to the work  I realized that if I need it to be something different, then I would have to take the initiative.  So, this week I resented an idea to the woman who oversees the women's center.  I asked her if I could create reading groups for the women to have the opportunity to practice their reading skills and offer assistance and encouragement to one another.  The women currently learn to read by writing simple sentences over and over, but that is neither very exciting or advances them along.  The coordinator agreed, and on Monday morning I begin the first of four groups.  There will be a beginning and advanced groups on Mondays, and again on Thursdays.  Since most for the women are Christian, I will use a number of short Bible passages in a simple translation as well as short stories and poems with encouraging messages.  And of course a key piece from the Bible will be Proverbs 31 (see the previous post).  I'm am really excited about the groups, making my going to the project more satisfying.

I find it hard to believe that I am half way through my time here in Guatemala.  I have 6 weeks remaining before returning to the States.  I love the apartment we are renting and I will sorely miss it when I leave!