It was another long and very exciting day in La Palma. There were many home visits. I toured some small churches in the region and met some great people. Tonight there were two ladies baptized as a result of the home visits. An elderly man was baptized in Ocotepeque also.
We are well and healthy mostly. Steve's back is hurting and Tony fell this morning --hurting his back. They both continue to function but with pain. Good night.

Jose and Norma have expressed their intent to marry each other in late January! The dymanic here will change with that!

Morris reads from the Bible during his devo while Leo considers how to translate.
We are doing well and staying very busy.

We are well and healthy. A lot planned for tonight.

Greetings from La Palma. It is the end of our second day here, and we remain healthy, happy, and busy. Yesterday was a very long day and we were very tired last night. Our trip was almost uneventful other than the delay at Houston. We arrived in La Palma after dark, which is unusual. Customs people inspected several of the totes because they thought we were bringing medicines into the country. The inspection was cursory and they soon quit. The plane from Houston was completely full, and it was a 757. Continental should be making money.
This morning, there was a youth rally at the La Palma church. It was well attended—over 200 from the region. Tony and Leo did a fantastic job and will have a lasting and positive influence on the youth who attended.
Some of us went to Ocotepeque and worked with the sponsor children and their families. Each of the children and their siblings got parasite treatments, vitamins, other medicines if needed, and a gift. After the others had left, Olga, mother of Maryruri, stayed and visited. After some teaching and consultation, she wanted to be baptized. We went to the river for that glorious event.
We enjoyed dinner again this evening, and were joined by Hiliana, Ligia, and Norma.
We have a tremendous team this time—each with a special ability to help the mission work. We are greatly blessed.

Here is our team at dinner. We are settled in --will get rested and go to work tomorrow.

In La Palma...

Just got another call from Ralph. They are just getting into La Palma. They are all healthy but very tired.
-Lori