It has rained without ceasing since Tuesday. (And we still have internet). Right now it is a foggy, windy, rainy, blustery afternoon. The kind that invites one to have a cup of hot coffee in the middle of the afternoon, especially after being in Tegucigalpa for eight hours. In and out of the car makes one slightly damp.
Water is oozing out of every where since everything is soaked. The main roads are thoroughly pot-holed. The side roads are washing away or as slick as snot. I am really glad for four wheel drive. Water is puddled. I am glad for rain boots, too. The kids have been indoors all day. Right now a few are making bracelets. Most are getting antsy. Showers in the rain aren't as fun as they were last week.
There are many villages where houses are washing away. Where whole mountains are crumbling.
In town, people were still smiling and helpful. At one store, someone ran out with an umbrella and walked us in. As we left with our purchases, he walked us to the car again, all the while he was wearing a great big smile.
Appearance and presentation is so important here. In every store, someone was stationed to mop the messes people were tracking in. Those people too, were smiling and welcoming us to come on in. I am fairly sure I would not have been mopping after each person that entered or left and been smiling.
We can't stop this rain until it decides to stop, so I guess smiling is the very best thing to do.
Terri
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You guys face so many different things that are hard to deal with. I still enjoy reading yours and Nicoles blogg so much and will try to respond more. I think of you every day and the good work you are doing. I am so happy the kids are there for you to be with and watch the baby grow up. Been thinking about you all week and the sorrow you have been dealing with. It must be hard to not be able to be with your loved ones in times of despair. Remembering you in our prayers. linda
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