^ once a main street.
Today was another day that started with a meeting of all people at Common Hope. All of their personal have been accounted for, however some are still unable to leave their homes. Today I helped out in the storage rooms with a group of Canadians, acting as a translator, to help mobilize the aide. We sent out pick ups and vans full of clean water and other staples like rice, beans, soup, and salt. We also unloaded a truck of water, 3,000 portions of water, each in their own 8 oz bags, and then contained within a larger bag which holds 20 or so. To San Pedro and San Miguel, we sent out as much potable water as possible and 300 rations each. Around 9am one of the bosses got a call from San Pedro saying there was no food in the entire community (~500 families). Many of the families were sleeping in the schools and gymnasiums.
^the road on the way to Common Hope, being cleared of debris.
^the water, in bags
^some of the foodstuffs to be sent out.
^Ramen transcends all cultural, and linguistic boundaries :)
Wow! and again Wow! You are so valuable there and you allow us to be connected with the people of Guatemala in a way that would not happen if you were not there. Thanks Betsey. Our prayers are with you and all the folks there. Are Ana and her family from San Miguel? Have you met them yet? Love, DM
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ReplyDeleteThank you for updating us again, we are all concerned for your safety. From teaching to humanitarian work - you will be busy for sure. I imagine the teaching will be completely by the wayside now - any chance Melanie will still be able to come? Love you lots and thinking of you always!
I am actually not sure where Ana lives. I have a sponsorship visit scheduled for this coming Monday, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was canceled. Doesn't look like Melanie will be coming down while I"m here but I hope she's able to make it to Guatemala in the next couple of months. It has been a wonderful place to learn Spanish and a very neat place to live.
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