During this rainy season, there is always standing water.. This is the back porch where the washer and spinner are located. One of the funniest things about this house is that when I drain the washer or the spinner, an absolutely huge toad emerges from the drain to escape the deluge of water going down it. He and I have an agreement that he can watch me do the laundry as long as he does NOT get anywhere near me! :)
Grady and I had to run over to San Ignacio, about half hour away in order to get our van licensed in our name. A very nice Mennonite lady, whose name had been on the title accompanied us to town. She is such a dear sweet lady with a fun sense of humor! She showed us around a bit and even took me to a few second hand shops where we found some shirts for the boys. We all ventured over to the licensing station which also was a fun experience. Not only did the Belizean officer who helped us act as the gate guard, but also was the inspector of the car and lo and behold, was also the guy behind the desk, filling out the proper paper work. That guy gets around! :) We took Greta out for an ice cream and headed home. We look forward to taking the children back for another exploration trip to San Ignacio.
The streets are all decked out for the upcoming Belizean Independence, Sept 21st
Ashley and Ryan helped butcher a steer at a neighbor's home. The father and older son in the family are the local cowboys. When someone in the community has a cow which needs to be roped, they call these guys. On this particular butchering day, they received a call, requesting their services.. Ryan was able to go along and watch them catch this young Brahma who had a broken leg.
Grace brings Mama an exotic flower. Even our local friends here say it is unusual type. Oh how we are enjoying the beautiful flowers here!
'Schooling' Grace~ She wants to learn to read so badly so we are beginning with phonics
Ryan, tanning a cow hide from one of the steer he has helped butchered
Look who just moved in to our backyard! Ashley is in horsey *heaven* :)
Now this looks safe, doesn't it? And yes, Ryan WAS mowing while pulling his brother. A little foolishness here... (I put a quick end to it John B.! :) )
Everyone is having a wonderful time.. like the ultimate homeschooling adventure! But we are always aware of the suffering around us, just like at home. We are reminded again this week that we live in a lost and dying world which desperately needs Christ. Please pray for us as we have opportunities to not only share the gospel but that we would continue on the narrow way, living as Kingdom Citizens in a world which is not our own.
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