Today I got our pink slip (ie Appointment with the US Embassy) for Jonathan's visa. Of course I called my dad and mom first and they didn't answer the phone! I left them a voicemail and they called right back!! Dad booked our flights for me and I booked our hotel.
I leave thursday for Seattle and we fly out early Saturday morning. We arrive around 10pm in Guatemala City on Saturday night. (they are two hours a head of us). Sunday we will probably take a day trip to Antigua, Guatemala to see the old capitol and visit the many artisans who live there. I have always wanted to go and this is a perfect opportunity to take a day to see all the wonderful arts and crafts that the people of Guatemala make!
Monday the foster mother and social worker will bring Jonathan to the hotel. This will be an exciting time for us but a sad time for the foster mother. She has taken care of Jonathan since he was three days old. Please pray for her!
Also it is the time when I can find out about Jonathan's schedule, what he eats, when he sleeps, etc. Yes, I am bringing a pen and note pad!'
Tuesday at 7:15am, I have to be at the US Embassy with Jonathan for his Visa appointment. There is another family from Bethany who will be there at the same time. We are planning on meeting in person after months of emailing!
Wednesday afternoon, I will go and pick up Jonathan's visa. It will be in a sealed envelope that I give to the customs official when we re-enter the United States. We fly home on thursday and arrive late into Seattle. My parents are going to help me get home with Jonathan as this will be his first trip in a carseat! We will either be back in the tri-cities on Friday or Saturday. Will post when we are in Guatemala to keep you up-to-date!
Well, I am off to do more stuff to get ready to leave!
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Map of Guatamala
Guatamala-"Land of Eternal Spring"
Guatemala is known as “The Land of Eternal Spring.” It is about the size of Ohio, with a population of about 10 million people. Guatemala is beautiful Latin America country, rich in culture and history.
Up to 60% of the population is indigenous, descendants of the Mayan people. (The term “Indigenous” is preferred to “Indio” or “Indian” which is often used pejoratively.) Some of the women and men still wear traditional dress and observe traditional customs. There are 22 distinct indigenous languages, though Spanish is spoken and understood in most areas. The “Ladinos” (people of mixed descent) control Guatemala’s economy, government and military. Most indigenous people live in poverty.
During the 1980s, Guatemala underwent a gruesome civil war which took a terrible toll on the civilian population. Guatemala signed peace accords with the guerilla forces in December of 1996. Conditions have improved greatly since the war but the country still suffers from great poverty and social conflicts.
Up to 60% of the population is indigenous, descendants of the Mayan people. (The term “Indigenous” is preferred to “Indio” or “Indian” which is often used pejoratively.) Some of the women and men still wear traditional dress and observe traditional customs. There are 22 distinct indigenous languages, though Spanish is spoken and understood in most areas. The “Ladinos” (people of mixed descent) control Guatemala’s economy, government and military. Most indigenous people live in poverty.
During the 1980s, Guatemala underwent a gruesome civil war which took a terrible toll on the civilian population. Guatemala signed peace accords with the guerilla forces in December of 1996. Conditions have improved greatly since the war but the country still suffers from great poverty and social conflicts.
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