Jetty has been doing great with her asthma, but of course last night it came back. She had that cough that sounds like she is going to vomit. I know I should have gotten up and given her a nebeulizer treatment, but I am a bad mom. I told myself if she coughed again I would give her one, but she only coughed that once. I'll give her one tonight before bed. Night is always worst for her.
She must have known my throat hurt somehow because she spent the night curled up against the side of my neck, which she never does.
My cousin Carolyn is getting married. She was in the Peace Corp and stationed in Guatemala, where she met her future husband. The wedding is next month. I was planning to take a bus which has to cross over El Salvador and into Guatemala. Because it has to stop at each border and pay "aduanas" they can never guarantee how long it will take. It would be 12 hours minimum and probably more.
Then last week I heard on the radio that there have been problems at all three borders. Apparently they are putting in x-ray machines and raising the price of the "aduanas". The lines JUST TO WAIT AT THE BORDER are 12-36 hours. Ugh. I was telling my Mom I wished I could drive, but it is not safe. I have friends who did the same drive as a family, but I am told they paid a body guard to go with them for security. So driving is not an option. I just hoped things would get fixed before the wedding.
Then last night in our hour long talk, my Mom suggested that I look into flights. She is a smart lady! Flights to Costa Rica are almost $700 so I didn't consider it. But flights to Guatemala are $239! I was thinking if I may be spending 12-36 hours at the borders I should upgrade my bus ticket. However, a flight is far, far cheaper than the upgraded ticket and much safer. It's only a little bit more expensive to fly than take the cheap bus. So, I am going to fly and only spend 1 & 1/2 hours in transit (God willing) and not worry about the crazy border crossings. It is even possible that a friend might be able to help me out with frequent flier miles. He mentioned it once a long time ago, so I am going to ask. The idea of flying takes a big weight off my shoulders.
I also talked to some friends from the church. They used to be my landlords here in Honduras. They moved to Guatemala more than a year ago and always ask us to come visit. So, I am going to spend a few days with them on the way home. That will be fun!
I am really excited to see family, friends, and to visit Guatemala. And now I can do it all with no worries. Yay!
Well, I am feeling tired. I've been eating manderine oranges like crazy. Cindy's Mom brought me a whole bag full when she and Cindy came to get pictures taken on Cindy's birthday Friday. I was wondering how I would ever eat them all, but between last night and this morning they are already half way gone. I bet I'll finish them today. They are delicious, fresh from the tree on Friday! Can't wait to tell them how much I appreciated their gift!
At 10 a.m. I will say "good night" to you. Hoping if I rest today I will be better by tomorrow because we have a group visiting from Ohio and tomorrow is their first day at the Breakfast Program.
37 days til Guatemala!
