New Computers!

Good Evening Everyone!!

     It has been a while since I have sent an email out.  So sorry, but I am determined to get one out tonight.  It was a busy week for us, well some of it was.  

     Monday and Tuesday we went to the Clinic where it was a little slow, the school children are still out of school so we only had future missionaries.  Wednesday, Dad went to the CCM and helped with interviews with the new missionaries that had just arrived and I stayed home and caught up on all the everyday things that needed doing.  

     Thursday morning we took care of the dental screening at the CCM for 81 missionaries and then we were back that evening for the orientation with the new kids.  

     Friday we went to the Clinic and worked with our IT guy getting our new computers up and going, which took all day.  OK, so they really aren't new computers, but they are new for us.  They are probably about a year old, but several people got new computers at the Area Office so we got the used ones: 6 laptops and one desktop that has the computer and screen as one unit.  The screen is about 18 inches so we are using it to look at x-rays with, wow what an improvement!  It does have a touch screen, so we have to be careful not to touch the screen when pointing out something on the x-ray.  Tomorrow Dad and I will work on getting the software for the x-ray sensors installed and a backup program working for the server. 

    Dad has been busy trying to get a Panoramic X-ray machine here at the Clinic ever since he got to Guatemala.  It is a slow process, two steps forward and one back.  But last week we were able to get the money in for the down payment and we have the 220 wiring installed now so it looks like this is really going to happen.  We are really excited about this, we hoped it would happen before we left.  I have added a picture of the new computer and our IT guy.

    Oh, I almost forgot.  Saturday we went to the Movie, "The Greatest Showman" with Hugh Jackman.  We really liked it.  It is the story of P.T. Barnum and his circus.  It is rated PG and has a lot of song and dance. Dad and I remember going to the circus as kids so it was really interesting for us.  The soundtrack has been high on the charts for a couple of weeks also.  

     I had to add a picture of us with Francisco.  He is an orphan with Tio Juan and he helps us by cleaning the Clinic on weekends.  He just finished his education where he got an advanced degree in computers.  I am not really sure what that means but he is now trying to get a job.  We are really hoping he finds one because to stay there at the facility he is at, he either needs to be in school or have a job.  He has started learning English with Duolingo and is doing pretty good.  He is really petite.

    I have to add some pictures here of our Christmas adventures.  Perhaps you have seen some of these, but they are among our favorites.

    It has been an emotional week for Joni, BJ and Reggie.  Thanks Joni and BJ for all your loving care!  It looks like you have Reggie up on all four again after his surgery.  I am sure you all are feeling a little lighter, especially Reggie, about four pounds worth.

    Take care everyone!  And stay warm, especially the Hanks.  I see you have been in the single digits again.  Never fear, Spring is coming.

     Love you all and hope you all have a wonderful New Year and prosperous in every way!!     MOM/Grammy

spinning yarn

cruising the town

tradition clothing and headdress

this cute old lady is on one of their coins

at the CCM after church

not sure who this is

on the way to home from Tikal

Iximche mayan ruins

Wesley got his wisdom teeth out!

McDonalds