I left the service at Iglesia del Camino a little early so that I could go to the little group that I had been attending at St. Michael's.  I was going to tell them that I would no longer be with them, but I didn't have the heart to do so.  The faithful three were there along with myself and two visitors.  I did tell them that I have started to attend another church, but that I would still come to the service, but a little later to provide the Eucharist.

What a contrast to the service at la Iglesia del Camino where it was standing room only again this Sunday.  The Bible study that I attended on Wednesday night had between 90 and 95 people present; and the Mother's Day celebration yesterday must have had nearly 100 people present.  I posted a video clip from the celebration on my Facebook page.

I ask for continued prayers for my friend Fiona.  I went to the hospital this afternoon, but was told she was in surgery.  I can only imagine what she must be going through.  First the trauma of being attacked, but then to have it in a foreign country and to be far from family and friends.  She has been in language school for the past few weeks, but I don't know about the strength of her Spanish for this type of situation.  I know that I would be at a lost.

I continue to give thanks that my stay here in Guatemala has been without incident.  A number of people that I know have not been fortunate.  In addition to Fiona's situation, other people I know have had wallets stolen, computers stolen, handbags sliced open (a common occurrence here), had stomach problems, parasites, lice and undiagnosed illnesses.   I am daily grateful to God for my safety and well-being for these past couple of months.

My heart is heavy thinking about Fiona and her situation, and so I keep praying for her physical as well as emotional healing.  I will try calling the hospital later to see if there is any word, and then if possible return to the hospital later this afternoon.  Keep her in prayer.  Thanks.

Hasta Luego