Today was Lourdes' day back at the Breakfast Program. She is adjusting to new medicine and expected to lie down for a minute, but she slept for hours. The doctor told her this was a normal side effect to be expected in the beginning. I couldn't believe she slept with Misael sobbing at the top of his lungs for 45 minutes.
When she woke up she said she felt comfortable sleeping that long because she knew I was taking care of everything. Today was very calm. Except for Misael crying. His Mom often leaves him while she runs errands and Misael is normally fine. But not today. Ugh.
It was a hot one. Little Camila, who is not two yet, fell asleep on the cement floor under a table - just like Violet used to a year ago when she was the same age. My arms and face are getting brown. It's that kind of heat that you can't stand to be in the sun for more than a minute or you feel like you are going to melt.
The lady who helps run Mar y Mundo from Canada came to the church to visit. We haven't seen her since the day she brought her son Mateo home from the hospital. I didn't want to hold him that day because I reeked of smoke from the fire at the church and I hadn't washed my hands. She promised I could hold him another day.
Today I got to hold him and feed him a bottle and burp him. Mateo is so skinny, but very cute. And a good burper. His mother is Canadian. His Dad is Honduran. Lourdes gave them a sling that my team made way back in 2008. They were very excited to use it. Strollers here are not practical because if there is a sidewalk, it is never smooth enough for a stroller.
We talked about how hot it is here. Her Mom is visiting from Canada for three months. It is so strange to think about the heat here when meanwhile friends in Colorado had a snow day today and Utah has the canyons closed. I have a sun tan and it's not just on my nose and cheeks from skiing.
I was invited to a day at the pool on Saturday! I am excited to go. It will be especially nice since Jairo wants me to help out with a conference he is giving Friday night. Friday will be a long day with the Breakfast Program all morning and the conference at night, so I will enjoy a relaxing day at the pool on Saturday. I'm not sure why he wants me to take part since it is about marriage, but I'll be happy to go. I am also invited to attend a big conference at another church with a world famous pastor from Argentina on April 24th. Jairo said the man (I forgot his name) is one of Jairo's favorite speakers. Sounds good!
Lourdes asked today how the car shopping is going. I told her that I am really not sure what to do. She encouraged me to take my time and not rush into anything. I am still trying to think of ways to get a loan without a "paycheck". I wonder what will happen.
I am thinking about putting Jetty in a collar and leash so she can go outside with me when I exercise. I'm sure that would make some interesting conversation in my neighborhood. But Jetty could use the exercise too.
