Mothers' Day

Happy Mothers' Day! August 15th is Mothers' Day here. We went to town to watch the celebrations. It was a very fun day for us. The day started with soccer games, beginning with the youngest boys. We did not know, but they had planned to honor us today. John got to kick the ball to the home team to open the games! Wow! That was quite an honor. The captains of both teams and the official came to get us from the sidelines, then they walked us to the middle of the field, and John kicked the ball; then they walked us back, and we shook hands. We watched the games sitting at the front porch of the house of one of our friends. I said games, plural, because we watched three games. We left after the third one, but they would be more all afternoon. They were selling food and beer at the salon with a dance tonight. We understand that the proceeds will go to a fund to build a Catholic church in town.

When we first started coming to the town three years ago, they told us that the priest did not care much for the town. He came once a month or so. As we became active in the town, the priest started to come twice a month, and now it is every week, with plans for a church. I think this all has to do with what we are doing here. There is no overt opposition, but they are just showing more interest in the town now.

We had a great time just visiting with friends and watching the games. John even got two of the children to help him pass invitations for our event next Friday.


It threatened rain all afternoon, but so far, it has not rained. We are now looking forward to a restful evening and church tomorrow.

Until next time, from the beach...