Back on Track in Guatemala

8 year old Oscar with his new shoes and school supplies




Marco Tulio's first day of school


Yesterday we had a full day from 10:30 in the morning until 6 PM we were giving out school shoes. They were delivered about 7 am in the morning from the factory where they were made. We canceled the feeding program because we knew the garage would be very congested and it was. Pregnant Raquel, her mother, Gilma and myself were busy comparing lists with shoe sizes and with actual feet which didn't always match... but we made it through.

This morning a few more stragglers showed up and Marco Tulio came by to get his bus fare. Marcos is nearly 16 and in the 2nd grade. He's a bright mischievous young man who lives with his lovely mother Alicia and his abusive father Jose. Lets pray that he can get through this year and continue to study.


After Marcos left for his first day at school, four little boys came by, only one of whom was going to study. That happens so often, some children will not study and their parents will not encourage them. Oscar is in the 2nd grade, is well spoken and even said thank you when he left with his new pair of shoes.

The day is just beginning and I know more children will be coming by but what a good beginning to see one older child with potential starting a new year of studies and another younger also with potential on the same road and both with a chance to succeed.

On The Go in the USA

Myra, angel, Daughter Lee and grandchildren



Myra and the WMOTW Board




Angel in the Ohio snow



Myra, Angel and Natalie with "Angel's friends"

We just returned on the 7th of January from two and a half months in the cold, cold states. So many wonderful things happened to us during our visit, I don't know where to begin.

Our next stop in November, after the mission conference at Mt Moriah church and our wonderful visit at Huber Memorial church, was to Philadelphia to visit with Al and Natalie Turner. Angel was the star there because the staff at Natalie's job were eagerly waiting to meet him. We were taken to lunch and Angel was given money and toys. The money came in handy because the boy was growing from the moment we landed in the states and needed new clothes. The Turners had a small reception for us at their home and I shared at their Sunday morning church service. Philadelphia truly is the city of brotherly love. We left there blessed.


We then returned to Baltimore for a few days before we took a train to Ohio via Kentucky. Oh, it was cold there. We were hosted by Jack and Lora Jenkins and the entire Zion 3 church family. Almost every day I was going to eat, sharing about the ministry, being interviewed for a newspaper article and having a movie night with the ladies from the church. They also had their Thanksgiving church dinner while we were there. I also shared at a local Nazarene church. It may have been cold outside but the welcome was mighty warm. Angel also loved the SNOW and going to see the deer in the field. He said he would love to live in Ohio.

We returned to Md. and spent a short time with long time friends Paul and Lisa Fenstermacher, then I was off to Cambridge, Md to visit friend Mary West and her family. I also shared at lovely Speddens United Methodist church. It was beautiful on the Eastern shore but oh, so cold. I thought I would never get warm. I found time to visit with Dawn Stewart and her family including her precious mother Jane. Angel was with his grandparents and uncle David for a week enjoying the sights. I returned to Baltimore in time to share Thanksgiving with my family and to be reunited with my son, Angel.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving we met with Jose and Ana Flores and that Sunday I spoke at my home church Immanuels in Silver Spring, MD. We left after service for Chevy Chase, Md to visit with long time friends and then on to Haymarket,Va. There we shared at Park Valley church, gave my testimony at an Hispanic church, had a board meeting hosted by WMOTW president Kelly Schaeffer, fellowshipped with old and new friends and tried to stay warm.

We just left November and am entering into December. Are you tired yet?

We left cold Va. on December the 9th and took a train to Wilmington, NC where we shared at Robert Register's church Pine Valley COG. Robert also took Angel shopping. He had outgrown his clothes I had bought. We then stayed with Ari and Brenda Brady and their new son Ryan in Southport, NC. Ari is a hunter and Angel had a great time hearing his hunting stories and seeing his trophies. We actually rested for a few days before Brenda drove us to Loris, SC where we stayed with Kenneth and Barbara Staley. I spoke two days at the Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church. The southern hospitality and food was great.

Kenneth and Barbara drove us to Raleigh,NC where we stayed with Don and Mary Scro. They had set me up with a much needed dental appointment. I had two days of dental work done for free. Thank you Lord. We caught our last train from Raleigh to return to Baltimore a week before Christmas. The Sunday before Christmas we shared at the First Baptist Church of Pimlico with Pastor Anthony Dorsey. I thank Bernadeen Green, Shirley Scurry and Deloris Leiley for accompanying me there on that icy, cold morning.

Christmas we spent with more family and I finally had time to visit with some old friends from Baltimore. Angel went off again to spend time with his grandpa again and I went out to eat and be with old friends. I had a great time at Liz's Christmas brunch with good food, good conversation, games and even prizes.

We were winding down but I had one last visit at pastors Anthony and LaVern Murray's church. Afterwards we had fellowship at their home. New Years Eve was spent with Sandi McFadden at the Rock church. New Year's day was spent with good friend Shirley Scurry looking for old friends and visiting others. Glad we found Jackie Carter and spent a few hours with Larry McNair's widow Bernetta. I also went shopping with good friend Zakia after the new year. What great bargains.

2009 is now here and we were on our way home finally. It was a great trip although not a very restful one. I apologize for not being able to get with so many old friends. Do know I think of all of you often and I do pray for you. I especially missed seeing dear old Bill.. but we did talk on the phone. I have so many memories of so many people I have met in my life and all of them are good!