Well folks, let's start off with the good news. The meeting occurred today with the Attorney General here in Guatemala and based on the limited information we have at this point, all went well and he agreed that we need help. Our file should be submitted back into the PGN very soon with his blessing. PROGRESS!!! We can only hope that this means a short stay in the PGN, but we will take what we can get. Getting back into the review process is what we needed. Enough stagnation! Thank you everyone for helping work the voodoo and sending those positive thoughts. Finally a little relief. Let's hope things go better from here. Now for the bad news. Max pooped in the tub again.
Onto other things... Max is showing great signs of athleticism these days. I taught him to catch. He can now catch a wide variety of balls. No jokes Steve and Dave. He can catch a football, soccer ball and a variety of misshapen toys. He can also kick a soccer ball the length of the yard here and score goals. I'm hoping the soccer doesn't lead to rollerblading. I will be teaching him baseball fundamentals on the next trip.
Finally, I leave tomorrow, but yesterday Jen and I were able to celebrate our 7th anniversary at a Mayan spa. Jen got a manicure and pedicure while I went all out with the pedicure and massage. This was my first pedicure and suffice it to say that it was a daunting task for the young woman. Is it good when the woman has to stop multiple times so that she can consult with another person on how to best handle my feet? Also, I didn't exactly enjoy seeing a commercial for a new TV show when the quote from the detective was, "Clearly the victim was gay...How do you know he was gay?...He had a pedicure." My feet are the best they have ever looked and felt though! The massage was great too...until Jen had me lugging groceries on the long walk home. Oh, and it was just a massage.
I really hate to be leaving tomorrow as Max is becoming such an enjoyable kid, but at least I am leaving on a good note. And I'll be back soon!
Love to all,
XO - Mark, Jen and the one and only MAX
2 comments:
WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Great News!!!!!!!!! Happy to hear that you are back in PGN...now I am ready to do the voodoo for the OUT!!!!!!
I so like it when there is someone writing on your blog!!!! I just give up and email you since its the only way I hear even a little bit. I hope yoyu get back in soon and that the attorney General really makes a big difference and you get the hell out, but the good kind of OUT. I'm sure you are still ther because you missed the rainy season last year and you needed to enjoy it and all the extra bugs and mold (ha ha). Take Care,
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