Recently, Chris Alexander was here in Guatemala and he shared a story about Chippy. Chippy is a bird who was vacumned from his cage, then washed in the sink, and finally dried with a blow dryer. When asked how Chippy was doing his owner said "Chippy doesn't sing much anymore." Well I can relate. Alive and doing well in Guatemala but not much singing going on. Trying to maintain relationships in two countries has been difficult. I don't type well and there are time constraints, and internet glitches. There is also an emotional risk. How can people understand my life here? Talking to friends at home can make's me homesick, and I feel left out of their lives. No more excuses, I MISS YOU ALL! Chirp Chirp. Love Mistie

It has been so difficult to decide what to put in our monthly newsletters and I don't want to bore anyone with endless rambling. However other have asked for more information and more pictures. So here is the blog for those who care to puruse.