Gladys gets a hug from a school sponsor prior to the parade!

For those of you who are aware of the relationship that developed between Stephen and Carolina, here is the latest information:

Visa is approved, Carolina (and daughter) will be in the USA before March 2010, and we have 90 days after her arrival to get married.

Congratulations to them!

There was significant damage in some areas of El Salvador from the recent hurricane. Jose asked for permission to give some clothing and other items from the container to some churches in the affected area to help the residents there. Of course, we told him to do what they could to help those in need. I received some photos of the flooding but cannot get them to upload--I will keep trying.

This young lady seems totally interested in that camera that is aimed at her!

This little girl loves to hug and be hugged--just meet her on the street and she jumps for a hug!

Meanwhile, 91 people have died throughout El Salvador following three days of heavy rains from Hurricane Ida, the country's interior minister said Sunday. Another 60 people are missing.
This posting was made after the first one. The damage and loss appears to have been close to the ocean.

Forty people have died throughout El Salvador following three days of heavy rains from Hurricane Ida, the country's interior minister said Sunday.

Minister Humberto Centeno says the deaths happened in at least five of the 14 provinces of the mountainous Central American country.

I do not believe that the La Palma region has been affected, but have not verified that yet.