Visiting NLCH

We got to go back to NLCH for a few days last week for a little break from school and also to be there for the dedication of the new home unit for the girls, Casa Elizabeth. It was really busy while we were there, but we had a really good time. It was great to meet a lot of other people who came down for the dedication who have been connected to the home for a long time and to hear their stories.

It was also encouraging to be back and talk with some of the kids and be able to tell that we actually have made some progress in our Spanish! We've still got a long way to go, but it was very encouraging. One evening we were sitting at our favorite dinner table (with the little guys) and Sammy asked us when we were going back to the United States. When we told him we're in Guatemala for two years, the whole table got excited. Then, one by one, they started going around, thinking out loud:

"My birthday is in March... that means you'll be here for (*counts for a second*)... TWO of my birthdays!"

"Well, my birthday is in June, so you'll be here for (*counts for a second*) TWO of MY birthdays!"

"Her birthday is in April, so you'll be here for two of her birthdays TOO!" -No counting necessary from this point on, as everyone around the table affirmed that we'd be there for two of their birthdays as well.