We have made some great new friends here in Guatemala. I thought that for this blog we would introduce you to some of them. We have come to love these friends very much!
President and Sister Torres of the Guatemala City North Mission.
Elder Wayne and Sister Suzanne Tompkinson are new to the area. They have served for a year in Honduras but have been transferred here to help in opening the new dental clinic at an orphanage here in Guatemala City.
Elder Jim and Sister Rexene Tilley are the Area Security missionaries.
Kathy with Sister Sarah Thibault. Sister T was the Area Mental Health missionary.
Elder Dick and Sister Myrna Graff are the country Perpetual Education Fund missionaries.
The love birds are Elder Bill and Adel Blackburn. They are the area trainers for the Church auditors.
Elder Charlie and Sister Judy Albert are construction missionaries supervising the construction of the dental clinic.
Elder Dean and Sister Marilyn Bawden are the area humanitarian missionaries.
Elder Kim and Sister Carolyn Taylor are the area medical missionaries.
Here is a small group of us at Tikal, Guatemala. From left to right: Kathy, Neil Sister Thibault, a Nephite warrior, Sister Barney, Elder Tilley, and Sister Tilley.
This is one of my favorites. A little Mayan girl with her head band, "Guatemala."
Cotton candy, ice cream and flags played a big part of the celebrations.
Most everyone had a headband.
Not far from our apartment there was a large gathering of people. It was so much fun to see so many people.
There was a very strong feeling of patriotism. The Guatemalan flag was everywhere.
People in all forms of transportation were enjoying the spirit of the day.
From the back of trucks and the tops of busses. People arrived for the celebrations. The events of the day can wear out the little ones.
School groups and Church groups of youth joined in torch runs. From the Obelisco to different locations throughout the city people ran in groups with torches.
It was great fun to see so many faces!
