tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51975533558006097512011-07-08T04:31:01.257-06:00... live from Guatemala, thoughts inspired by searching for the meaning of ...Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-29974215958394954972010-09-13T09:52:00.000-06:002010-09-13T09:52:54.208-06:00

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Much of the needs we see in Guatemala are monotonously repetitive throughout the world...annoyingly repetitive! I am changing the name of my blog, but only slightly redirecting its content. I will be posting my opinion ( as always, not as humble as it ought)  and also connections to articles and posts that generally concern the issues that affect the children at risk in Guatemala. For instance

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Here is a cool story about a group of good Samaritans who are connected by a tech on line group I have never heard of....who saved lives. I felt I was too busy to read it all, including the links...but that's the problem, isn't it?  We are too busy to stop on that road to Jericho, and help that person in need... Human trafficking is real, and will not go away by our ignoring it.

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Anxiety wants to be God but lacks God’s wisdom, power, or knowledge. A godlike stance without godlike character and ability is pure tension. Because anxiety is self on its own, it tries to get control. It is unable to relax in the face of chaos. Once one problem is solved, the next in line steps up. The new one looms so large, we forget the last deliverance.

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James Marsh has been investigating this, and now it seems to have been proved...Wikipedia, in being an open forum, has been infiltrated by child porn insurgents

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Reading again the book WHEN HELPING HURTS  by CHALMERS CENTER guys Steve and Brian, I was struck by just how radical their assesment of why we are here is.   This could change the behavior of Chrsitians as we know them ...er...us. I tried to open the discussion a bit back in 8-19-2009, but these guys dare you to think it all again. Read the first chapter , then go buy the book!

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a friend just sent me this one, and it reminded me of one of my favorite reflections on Jesus, by Pastor S.M. Lockridge.... the best version of which I found in a House Myx type thing about 20 years ago

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I knew it, but now my friend, Isckra, sent me a story that confirms it.   Coffee is a great brew, and a great analogy.   Here is the story: Carrot, Egg or Coffee?A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one

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Have you heard for Brian McLaren?   Dangerous man.   he says: Here’s how I expressed the issue in the last chapter of A New Kind of Christianity: As we’ve seen, the term Christianity (like its cousin orthodoxy) has too often camouflaged something quite foreign to Christ and his message, something that is more the problem than the solution: a fusion of Greek philosophy and Roman power, alloyed

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I have often wondered if Wikipedia is a good idea.  OK as a forum, perhaps, but every time i see it quoted or cited in an online debate, I worry, as it almost seems like mob rule come to definitions.   and defining something is the way to control the actions within a society. so, now, my fears have been shown to have some basis, in this blog by James Marsh

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read this article, and tell me what you think.  The audacity of saying that prostitutes and sex slaves might have insights into the nature of God, and even exegesis from the bible that the church could learn from, prove these authors are insane.

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You may have heard some of Glenn Beck's comments regarding his advice to leave your church if they mention the words "Social Justice" .  He certainly mirrors many people who say Jesus is Lord.  Sadly, even as I have tried to listen, I get amazed at his ability to twist Scripture.  Then I am amazed that no one seems to want to refute him. I was glad when I learned two things:  1) That the

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here is my talk at our Guatemalan missions conferenceMy point was to ask the questions we are afraid of asking...and leaving it at thatMissions is changing in many ways...listen up

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Rarely, I come across a discussion worth passing on. One where the people who most likely would benefit from it, are not already aware. I am at the slow end of the blogosphere!Ta Da!Oh, yeah...it is a discussion regarding the "Families for Orphans Act" currently on the back burners in Washington. in case you want to know before clicking the link ;-)

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If you are like me, you still get a kick out of Larry Norman.The little guy at his side may be the best musician of our time. Mike RoeLousy sound quality...I want the album, but no one seems to sell it after 20 + येअर्सthis one is my favorite whine

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From our friends at CMT...PURE SUGAR: Telling Stories of GraceLast weekend was the culmination of a week filled with anger, pain and heartbreak that miraculously turned into a celebration of life. Daniel Antonio Puac Calderón, 38 years old, was shot and killed this past Friday night as he was closing up his little cell phone store in Guatemala City. We all knew him simply as Azucar (Sugar).

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I have no idea what is happening with my title, but what I wrote in English, says that sometimes you just have to say "ditto" A dear friend I met in Knoxville TN sends out great bible studies...this one in particular struck me as a prophetic utterance that needs to be understood by all who call themselves Christian. Think about this:Nothing shows us the absolute need of the New Birth and of the

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Break our hearts, Lord, break our hearts. For the lives lost in Haiti, each one loved by you, break our hearts. For those who have lost family members -- sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, mothers, fathers -- break our hearts. For those who have lost homes and belongings, who sleep on the streets, break our hearts. For the crippling poverty that afflicts millions of Haitians,

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Okay, I am officially joining the third cultureThis is how Pastor Dave Gibbons puts it:Third culture is about the fusion of multiple cultures, the art of adaptation, dialogue rather than dictation, diplomacy over strong arm tactics, and the embrace of discomfort as part of the journey to real community. Third culture is the mindset and will to love, learn and serve in any culture even in the

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I was shocked as I read the statistics from ToyBox, a great group from England, who help us in Latin America.Then I realized, that I am aware of each of these numbers. Having not compiled them like that, it just didn't strike me.Indifference to the plight of our little brothers and sisters isn't a planned response. It is what naturally happens when we don't plan a response.Because of the people

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We are working on a number of ways to network people and projects in Guatemala. Somehow because of my big mouth, I am involved, and sort of representing the child care folks. I am encouraged by a network of Pastors who are trying to be willing to answer John the Baptist's requirement for being prepared for the Kingdom. ( Luke 3:3) and hope to be working wiht them closely this year.Cause for

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You don't need to understand Spanish to get the point of the front page of the Prensa Libre.Our good friend, Norma Cruz, was awarded the person of the year award.Glad for her, but even gladder for the potential hope this gives to the people in Guatemala who stand up for Justice.Pray for Norma!

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Here is a story I read in a new book here in Guatemala. We here need Pastors writing books that include this kind of story. I shared it with some of the young people who want to follow Jesus...The Voice of Harry is the one that got to them the most.Its about Tony Campolo, who has been a hero of mine for 38 years, now. He was the first person I heard who said we need to take the words of

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We have been focusing a lot on the children who were born in Guatemala, and end up being adopted by American families.I have been in discussions with many people who are irate that Guatemala stopped this traffic, often claiming that the children would have had a much better life in the U.S. and are now condemned to live their lives in this backward little country that doesn't take care of its

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The following came to me from a Latin American friend. Don't know who first said it...this friend sends me good stuff of all sorts gleaned form all over. This is what she and a lot of Latin Americans think of the U.S. I want to live up to their respect, and to Abraham Lincoln's advice. It arrived in Spanish...in other words, it is not for U.S. consumption, but rather, is making the rounds of

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[Shared with me by a friend]Let me tell you a quick story about human nature. Things have been pretty tight lately, and I have been trying to watch all expenses carefully. We have had one round of lay-offs at the office, and there are rumors of more to come. But even so I was feeling generous a few Saturdays back, and I caved to my son’s request and bought him some peanut M&Ms in the grocery

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Then we can discuss the macrocosm. Speaking of foreign aid reminds me of the causes of inequalities between countries. What was the difference between the people of Nicaragua, for instance, and the people of New Hampshire? We have often said that they are lazy, and tropical, and live by a “Mañana” spirit. But my experience with poor folks in Central America, is to be put to shame at the work

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The biggest event in recent history might be the failure of investment banks, and the downturn in the US economy. Many immoral and possibly illegal actions caused this. BUT none were done by illegal, or undocumented aliens. My point? Undocumented aliens did not ruin our economy, which I think was the largest fear I heard expressed regarding the need for border control. Think about it. The

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As a republican, and economic and social conservative, I am upset that the people who had been ruining our country, and still run our economy have our (Christian Right) vote, but do not allow market forces ( much less the many references in the Bible to have pity on the alien and foreigner who are economically disadvantaged) to direct our immigration policies. Simple economics. There are jobs

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Then there is also the NORML logic. The National Organization to Repeal Marijuana Laws has often stated that criminalizing pot use is the problem. It creates more problems than the free use of said substance would. I don’t agree. But I do think that this logic might better apply to honest people who are responding to historically accepted economic forces, and migrating to where the work is.

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Well, my last post was  succinctly reiterated by Larry James' comment.  Although I think the path that he advocates leads to ... Golgotha...speaking truth to power might be called a suicide mission... ;-)....He certainly has thrown the gauntlet down regarding obeying laws. But what about those of us who do obey the laws?  and believe in them?  “Yes, they are poor, disenfranchised, and maybe

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Just found a challenging question in an old e-mail from a good friend. It was a response to something I said in a prayer e-mail, and deserved response. I wanted to put into words my thoughts on the subject, because I don’t like it either, when people make statements and do not explain why. It is most certainly not the end all response to the issues addressed, but I wanted to fly it here to

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Last night, friends from the states called saying they had heard that a notorious adoption facility had been raided by the Attorney General of Guatemala. They were calling us for their friends who have been caught in an excruciating process of trying to complete adoptions grandfathered in since January 2008. They wondered if we knew where these children might be taken.My heart breaks for these

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Literally in the Shadow of the Supreme Court of Guatemala, a small group of women are hoping to have an impact. Their hope is very focused: the return of their stolen children. They know where the children are, but a business transaction, although dubious in every way, has been finalized, and so the people who have the children of these women feel they have a right to the children.The sign

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I really want all my friends to get this new book, just out from NavPress. selfish motives.I think they will become better friends if they read it.Actually, I have prayed that they will get it.I have prayed more regularly and consistently since starting to read “A Praying Life”I am not even finished with the book, but already see that very real result. And not only that. I feel a new delight in

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The basis of doing good has to be hope, or it is, well, hopeless. I don't know how people who don't believe in the resurrection of our Lord keep charged, but I for one, enjoy the Easter season to reflect, and recharge. I also enjoy U2's music, and many times, Bono's reflections. I guess if a movie star can become a president, maybe a Rock star can become pope?Here's a piece from the NYTBy

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I really fell off the edge of the earth regarding this blog. I will come back, once the world slows down a little. In the meantime, e-mail me at sosbornltc@gmail.com if you want to get prayer updates, and also, check out Brennan's Blog. Brennan has made a 6 month commitment to serve the least of these, and started a blog a while ago. He can fill you in on some of the stuff happening in our

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WOWThis just came out over the international press http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/23/guatemala.babies.ap/?iref=hpmostpopIt is the final vindication for Ana Escobar, who we met back in October, as she searched for her stolen baby among the children in our home. (see blog)WOWShe never gave up in the face of public ridicule and official indifference. WowWe are so happy for Ana. In an

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Teresa and TrinaYou remember the story of the little girl who died while waiting in line at th medical mission, and the Crazy Nurse who refused to agree with that? I finally got a hold of a picture...well worth a thousand words of the two of them 8 years later.

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I suppose we have seen the kinder side of the Guatemalan police force (PNC) than most. In our time here we have often received hurting and abandoned children from policemen, assigned to carry them from the incident, to the judge, to our care. So we have a soft spot in our heart for the people who reportedly had to pay for their spot on the force, to receive one of the lowest official

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Opened up the paper, and there on the headliner, is the title of my favorite movie. "The good, the bad, and the ugly". and, yup, there is my picture in the proper order. sheeshThe blurb next to the ugly old guy speaks of the threats, and "ugly" is presumably referring to the judicial system....The threats do not worry us, we have been in hotter situationsFinally...you know you are in

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This is such a perfect picture, I had to share it with you, and use it as a chance to introduce one of our special workers.Alicia has worked for us for about a year. Her appearance can be disconcerting due to the intensity of her expression and bone structure reminiscent of Native American warriors. She came to work when her husband developed a disabling disease, and she had to start supporting

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You may remember that last fall, our home was subjected to a forced extraction of 15 children who had been placed under our care. As an apparent tactic to force us to stand aside as the children under our care were improperly removed, an order for our arrest, and 6 month restriction on our ability to leave the country, were included in the action. The children were part of 46 children who

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Hands of Hope Medical Missions. Changed livesSo let me get this straight. This Christian Medical missions organization keeps inviting non-Christians to come along on their trips? About 10 years ago, they invited (horror of horrors) a nurse in the middle of a divorce, who had not crossed a church threshold in ages, who was a bit pushy to boot. Of course, the worst case scenario

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"Poor, conflict-ridden countries may be condemned to arrested development for years, if not decades… These are countries with significant weaknesses and have the potential to exhibit fragility and whose performance fall within the bottom quintile in at least one of the four core areas of state function or in the second quintile in at least two core areas.They include … Guatemala and Venezuela in

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He had just “preached” a 10 minute sermon prior to taking up the offering, basically saying that if people gave to the offering, God would bless and multiply. He pretty much said this divine alchemy would only work if they gave all they had. Then the after the offering prayer was all about “Us” giving to “you, oh Lord, and we pray that you use it all for your glory”. Don’t get me wrong.

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-66791252083246029342008-03-08T16:42:00.005-07:002008-03-08T17:15:10.957-07:00

Too often, we have been dealing with causes and effects that then cause further effects in vicious cycles, of injustice, poverty, crime, and abuses. Every once in a while, we get a glimpse of the supernatural reverse. Josh and I translated for a medical mission this week run by our friends at Hands of Hope in the departments of Solola and Quiche. It is good to see Americans who

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-15998290607649695602008-02-24T18:51:00.005-07:002008-02-24T18:58:43.262-07:00

just cute kids

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It was nice getting to spend time with them.Aaron is kind of like a pied Piper of art…and has spent time in the past encouraging kids in children’s homes in Guatemala to put pencil, pen, paint or watercolors to paper and tell their story. So, of course, when he came by here, we had an impromptu session, and really good results.

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Maybe you wonder why I have written a bit about prayer. We have a new President and Congress here in Guatemala. Changing governments invoke the awareness of futility of Human institutions and the need for Divine interference and guidance. Some of you my age might remember the “Who” song about the new revolution and new constitution, where they tip their hat…then…”Get on my knees and pray we don’t

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-28779105790167723302008-02-08T19:54:00.000-07:002008-02-08T19:55:52.282-07:00

In the gospels, the teacher says, "Believe in me" five times. The word "follow" is used 34 times. "Follow me," the teacher says. The persons he meets say, "I will follow you". It's by following that belief grows.

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I have been thinking a lot about prayer lately. Some times it has been my last resort, to my shame. Sometimes it has been my only plan, when faced with things I do not understand. As I have meditated and meditated on meditating ( yes, my brain goes in those kind of circles!) I was reminded of an atheist friend who said that the proof that Christians are dimwitted egomaniacs was prayer: that we

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-43123315808763938452008-02-05T05:37:00.000-07:002008-02-05T05:39:36.625-07:00

At least it feels way too familiar to be arranging another small body’s internment. The precious part of Esmeralda is hearing right now all about why she was born; directly from her maker’s mouth. But the little body left behind needs to be taken care of in a manner befitting the dignity of its eternal resident’s status as a child of God. The children we have buried over the last few years

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The call came from the Children’s Court, asking if we had room for a 7 month old baby. She was a little malnourished, they thought. Her mother had died in childbirth, and the father was an alcoholic. She arrived listless and VERY tiny. 6 pounds. So glad someone made the decision to intervene. We are feeding her with a dropper every 15 minutes, and after 4 days, her color is improving, and she is

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Early in the morning the bell rang. Sure enough, the police were bringing the little girl the Justice of the Peace had called us about almost 12 hours before. The JP had asked if we could take her, because abuse had caused enough wounds that she needed medical attention. They weren’t exaggerating. Apparently they decided to take her to the hospital before bringing her to us, and so she arrived at

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-88331344526351011782008-02-01T06:05:00.000-07:002008-02-01T06:07:38.596-07:00

Sorry for the long ramble free time. Perhaps it coincided with your being busy enough through the holidays to not miss news from down here. I have no excuse…but maybe a [rambling?] speculation that many of the pressing issues in our life in December and then into January had in part to do with legal issues, and in-process cases. Knowing what to ramble about, and what to keep quiet about has

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-63727739282500162552007-12-19T17:36:00.000-07:002007-12-19T18:24:20.424-07:00

The BBC has a number of reports on Guatemalan adoptions.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7144610.stmThere are a total of 6 stories, and the others are listed on the right side of the page. One is pictures of a beautiful home where the children stay as they wait to finish the adoption process. We have met the women in the stories and a couple have been to our house looking for their babies.

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-58206916028194755222007-12-17T18:58:00.000-07:002007-12-17T19:05:45.266-07:00

I actually have been writing a number of blog entries, but none are finished yet. In the meantime, as I looked to try to get some inspiring songs from Brennan's favorite songster, I came across his thoughts...gotta put them here to share with my friends.After you enjoy his ramblings here you might want to check out some incredible timeless music:http://www.rockymountainministries.org/The Seat of

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The Adoption law passed amid a little hoopla and a lot of uncertainty. It certainly has the wording indicating a continuance of certain kinds of adoptions. We are interested in seeing what will happen…a newspaper analyst said that adoptions will now take 1 -2 years to complete. That will be quick compared to many of the cases we are aware of where the child is declared abandoned. Please pray with

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Tomorrow there is supposed to be the final reading and vote on a new law for adoptions in Guatemala. The session is a special one, outside of the normal Dates for the Congress to work. But there is a lot of pressure for this law to be approved before the end of this Congress.Some want adoptions to continue as they have been, and therefore are afraid of the passage of this law. Other people want

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-77628884762014909742007-12-09T06:39:00.000-07:002007-12-09T06:51:35.354-07:00

In the midst of a very tense series of weeks, it’s nice to spend a day rather normally.Today I cleaned and organized ( almost) the storeroom, and Shyrel put the finishing touches on our Christmas lists for the kids. She was wise in suggesting that, leveraging her knowledge that I am a Grinch, and will do anything to stay away from the gifts and decorations side of the season.Then we took a puppy

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-90748022979900831072007-12-08T09:43:00.000-07:002007-12-08T09:59:56.984-07:00

Different court, but same old fight!The paper showed today that there are over 9,000 orders for “Arraigo” which means one cannot leave the country. I had never heard that term, even in English, until we received received an order for our capture and arraigo. Maybe it’s the phenomenon that you don’t see red sports cars until you decide to think about getting one, but I never even considered that

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-47382807998694583572007-11-28T10:24:00.000-07:002007-11-28T17:58:12.086-07:00

Well, we have been in the news here for a week straight, and each day we hope it is the last. Today we were surprised with the biggest space yet. Here is the link.http://www.prensalibre.com/pl/2007/noviembre/28/189013.htmlYou can get a rough translation in a number of ways, but what I do is cut and paste tohttp://www.freetranslation.com/and find the little box for Spanish to English. It is VERY

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-86217782377392557012007-11-27T07:03:00.000-07:002007-11-27T07:04:41.963-07:00

A number of our friends here have warned us to not get too involved, not listen to the advise of Casa Alianza types. One of the chief accusations, as I said before, is a hunger for press coverage. I am afraid that we may soon be subject to the same accusations. As I watched myself stumble though yet another interview on Guatemala television last night, I cringed. Not only at the age and

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-55618578920095613492007-11-25T08:49:00.000-07:002007-11-25T09:07:05.874-07:00

Just wanted to share what I heard just now in church...It blessed me, and I want to share.Jesus preached and healed and changed lives for 3 years, all over Isreal. He often was opposed, and even mocked for his actions.But the worst abuse and mocking he received was at the very moment that he was doing the most important action ever done in the history of the world. People who have not received

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-89304318346801590772007-11-24T06:42:00.000-07:002007-11-24T06:45:01.491-07:00

A number of folks have questioned our getting involved with Casa Alianza, and frankly, I was one of them. Their reputation among the evangelical community here is1) That they are not so much interested in the children, as interested in sensationalism.2) That their founder turned out to be a pedophile.3) That there is a sense that they are leftist, Godless Che Guevera wannabe’sAS

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-76862311733894269002007-11-23T04:09:00.000-07:002007-11-25T08:47:49.949-07:00

Well, we had a press conference yesterday…our Lawyers asked us to put the appeal into the Supreme Court, and to announce it publicly as a defensive measure. It ran in a number of News programs. As each step is in the name of the children, we brought 6 to be a part of the “panel” and included children who had been abandoned, who had been rescued from exploitation, and who had been stolen from

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-72858805090279009562007-11-21T16:16:00.000-07:002007-11-21T16:44:30.157-07:00

It has been a while! I promise soon to return to our beautiful children, and share what is happening in their lives. Including cute pictures! But the madness continues!It has been a crazy week! We finally heard definitely yesterday that the arrest warrant was rescinded. Apparently some time last week. It is very frustrating to have been aware first of the arrest warrant, then of its revocation,

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-53018161474774801372007-11-15T08:58:00.000-07:002007-11-15T08:59:51.641-07:00

Joshua and Gabby have safely arrived, and invaded Skye and Fe. Pray for Skye, who now has two 13 year olds, and a 5 year old and a 2 year old…and a “T minus 6 month old” in her tummy... to govern and care for. But let me share an insight from the airport yesterday. After leaving Josh and Gabby in the hands of the attendant who went with them all the way to the plane, I waited in the Airport

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-46043916123090547192007-11-14T04:48:00.000-07:002007-11-14T06:10:06.371-07:00

It is a sad, yet really, really proud moment. I just said goodbye to Joshua and Gabby at the airport. It cost way too much, but we sent them to Texas just to get them out of any altercations. The order for our arrest remains in effect as far as we know. You can understand the sad part, I am sure. But why proud? Let me tell you. As he and I checked their tickets, and vouchers and customs forms, I

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Hope for an advance of freedoms and new transparency in the society here in Guatemala, as spearheaded these last few years by President and Mrs. Berger are tempered by the realities of crime, and violence, and impunity still troubling this little country. To be really honest, a student of history must recognise the interference here from folks just to the north, who have for over a hundred years

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-921176612593148952007-11-09T13:33:00.000-07:002007-11-09T13:36:30.006-07:00

It’s been a while since I last posted…so to make amends, will share the cutest picture I have seen lately.Rocky and Adrian had four cute pups, and Jose, who is Adrian’s favorite person anyway, has been hanging with the little cuties.We have been dealing with the best possible scenarios for difficult situations lately, and especially with the special visitors we have in our care. SO many people

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My cynical side reacts to that phrase with less than agreement. Sure he was nice, but how deep did it go? How long will it last? We are hardwired to respond nicely to nice people. And we should be nice, especially to other nice people ( Can I get a DUH people?) Maybe spending a lot of time in Southern California fed that cynicism. But I am. I feel like it lessens something in me, but not being

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A new friend who really cares for children in need wrote asking a very good question. I ended up writing a long answer, then thought, well, this blog is well named, and so it maybe will be best placed here.Her Question:Do you think the children of Guatemala will benefit in the long run from the closing of International Adoption by UNICEF? My volunteer visits in orphanages led me to think

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-5907562512365345212007-10-16T18:09:00.000-06:002007-10-16T18:18:08.468-06:00

Meet cute little Juanito. Well, I think he is cute. I enjoy talking to him, and seeing him search my face for a sense of…what is he looking for? It seems like a lot. Answers? Why is he here with us? He looks like a little old man in many ways. I am not sure of his thoughts, but his Identity is sure.He went through 2 ( count them…two!) DNA tests to verify who he was. His mother submitted to at

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-79758015901335820962007-10-12T20:14:00.000-06:002007-10-12T20:28:04.093-06:00

In the last few months we have been aware of the discussions on many U.S. websites regarding the imminent closing of adoptions from Guatemala. AS we look at the sites, and especially sites connected with adoption agencies, again and again, the alternative to being adopted is convincingly stated as: Death for the child. The implied and stated reason is that Guatemala is such a horrible country

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-85050533243369769352007-10-08T06:26:00.000-06:002007-10-08T06:38:47.359-06:00

Our “main house” has the babies and our “apartment” and it is a blessing and a blast to live in this house. We start pretty early each morning. It’s quite a process during feeding times, and a lot of tickles and giggles and a lot of bottles. Here is Rosa making the after breakfast bottles. About 25 of them with their various recipes. By 8, everyone is full of food, some still working on bottles,

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Some people out of vanity do not look forward to birthdays, as we get on in years. Shyrel might start wincing as her birthdays approach, but not due to that.Last year, we had a horrible approach to October 5th. Shyrel practically lived in the Intensive care unit of the national pediatric hospital for 3 weeks, attending to little Gabriel. From the beginning, we called him the angel Gabriel who

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-76749163187661561762007-10-05T05:29:00.000-06:002007-10-05T05:56:19.135-06:00

See those hands? They seem to get better with age!There are so many things going on, and so little time to write. But for today, I want to share with you a celebration of life.should I get all shmarmy and say something like "with martha's hands and Mary's heart"?Can't resist:Pro 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.Pro 31:16 She

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Many of you may have seen Shyrel and our precious Charges on CNN Last Night. The Segment was pretty sensational in that AC and staff used many words that cast many aspersions on the Guatemalan Adoption world. A quick scan of the Blogs populated by the Americans interested in Adopting children from Guatemala ( past, present and future) shows a defensive reaction, and even outrage at the CNN

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-86963168640435373752007-07-06T21:29:00.000-06:002007-07-06T21:32:33.319-06:00

a frind said that to me, and I have many times pondered if I even understand a little bitUntil i start writing again, I will post some connectijns to our friends who do blogs so much better.melissa is helping to find homes for children who are otherwise forgotten...due to more reasons than I can list right now. Here is her bloghttp://seekingtheforgotten-melissa.blogspot.com/Thanks for the good

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I just heard a pod cast of a nonprofit discussion group talking about costs and raising funds. Probably the quintessential labor of non profit people is to discuss how to raise funds, and then to try to explain to boards why they were unable to get what they needed. (I am so glad that Jehovah Jireh told me years ago that it was his deal to provide, and my deal to obey...it definitely takes the

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The arrival of a number of our children has had a sense of something special attending it. Each one is a special arrival, and we fully believe that their attendant angels as well as the prayers of all the saints are involved in working out their becoming part of our little family. Although we do not make decisions based on special “coincidences” or signs, it is fun to note them as part of the

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-62130536696436113102007-04-18T06:07:00.000-06:002007-04-18T06:25:03.703-06:00

It was an odd, slightly hesitant salutation. I was speaking with one o f the pastors of the many churches on our street, and a woman approached and asked that. I said Yes, I’m Steve, and she explained that she is the new teacher in the school, for Gabby, Diana, Herlinda and Shirley. She gushed about how much she enjoyed our children and what a wonderful work we have. I then realized she had

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-7362063449188068152007-04-16T09:17:00.000-06:002007-04-16T09:36:19.872-06:00

But home is bestMy mother used to have a plaque on our wall that said that. All my growing up, looking over the next fence or next horizon, it didn’t move me much. But this last Thursday, as I arrived again in Guatemala, I must now agree.It was a great trip, with many good meetings and fellowships, and I really appreciate the kind hearted Americans who hosted and helped, and took time to hear

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-91984872850605990252007-04-11T23:31:00.000-06:002007-04-11T23:39:34.381-06:00

She was born the fifth of November, 2006, very premature and very tiny. Victoria had many problems, and she was admitted to the National Hospital in Antigua on December 21st, three days before Christmas. Then her mother quietly slipped out of the picture, abandoning this weak, sick child.Her mother is known to us only as a shadow of a name on a copy of a hospital form. We don’t know the mother’s

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-19672071769121081022007-04-07T12:27:00.000-06:002007-04-07T12:43:08.424-06:00

I just read an article in which the writer made the statement:“Evolution is a scientific fact”.I was a bit surprised. I had always thought that even proponents of Evolution held that although they believe it is fact, it is unprovable, and therefore a Hypothesis, or Theory, scientifically. The writer of the article went on to say that today’s scientific fact might be disproved tomorrow.Huh?That

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-80754201550507329192007-04-06T13:30:00.000-06:002007-04-06T13:45:16.884-06:00

I am almost home! And look what’s waiting for me! That's my children out at Lake Amatitlan for an Easterweek picnic. Then there's Shirley, Gabby and Diana.......part of the anticipated welcoming committee.But most of all.... My wife of 14 years ( as of March 26) who never ceases to amaze me.I have been traveling and visiting around the great country, and have really appreciated the kindness and

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One of the many blessings of living with a bunch of cute and precious children is the greetings we get when we come back home. Any daddy who has preschoolers and even primary grade children at home might relate. Our children have developed a routine of saying my name until I say theirs back. Sometimes it is hard to unravel the voices I am wrapped with upon entry and it takes some time to identify

Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000945683563344615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197553355800609751.post-65762663116730853572007-03-21T07:50:00.000-07:002007-03-21T07:52:32.986-07:00

Please, before you read this, stop and pray for Herlinda’s health. She is in the hospital, and has a few bacterial infections, and now has a fever and if I understand correctly, is a bit swollen. Also, Pablo is again in the hospital, and it could be pneumonia. Josh said it is being treated as something pretty contagious. Thanks!When you read the title, some of you may say “duh”, but others might

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I feel like I saw the face of Jesus in another new way there at the Guatemala general hospital. I saw Him in the faces of the people gathered around the entrances, seeking help. I think I am witness to something closer to the milieu of Jesus' time and miracles. It helps me understand better the mercy involved, the compassion.I read in the gospels today the accounts in Mark of Jesus healing the

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One of the things I love about Guatemala is the quirky way that the cultural grace shows up.While Shyrel was caring for watching Victoria, something that I don’t think we would ever see in the states has played our in the ward.Apparently a woman came in for an emergency childbirth. 3 children came in with her. They stayed there, one the ward, for 3 days. Willy and Elvis, and (I didn’t catch

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The Office of the President announced a new Adoption Protocol last week that they would like to take effect here in Guatemala. I read the English translation provided by an adoption advocate who was admittedly against the proposal. I haven’t been able to get a direct copy of the edict. ( I have been a bit busy with conferences and medical missions hosting) You may have heard small

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