Gratitude

Sorry blog readers, life has been crazy, to say the least. No internet, sleep or blog entries this week.

All visitors have arrived, minus only one piece of luggage. Full house.

We are on the eve of the big day. Still so much to get done - am I really writing this? Well, I have told you that Peruvians love to procrastinate, but my family doesn't. Yesterday I went to the market twice (both trips ended in headaches!) to put all the buffet buys in 2 wheelbarrows to be trucked home where we made like a line of ants and hauled bag by bag up the mud steps to our kitchen buffet cooking central hub. We will have to do the same today with tables and chairs. Good thing there is a lot of hands.

Last night on New Year's Eve we were having a pleasant light dinner near the woodfire stove when things took an unexpected turn, but the night ended safely. We were robbed in the patio of our house by two hooded men. They wanted money, they got it, but they gave us a good scare. The incident left many of us trembling and grateful that nothing more happened. As if I wasn't sleeping enough, this incident sure didn't help things. We are taking security measures and praying for peaceful days ahead. Please pray with us and know that we are well.

The only word - besides sleepless - that I have to share is grateful. Grateful for life, Hugo, family and the Grace that surrounds us all. Be with us in Gratitude.