Gautemala Day 1...the rest of the drive

4 1/2 hours of travel, a couple of restroom breaks and a fried chicken dinner behind us, we are set to leave the pavement.  It is about 7:45 pm, dark and raining.  Norm has prepared us for what may lie ahead as he and Vicki had just come through the mud to pick us up.  The advantage on this part of the trip is that there is now added weight and the luxury of knowing where the rough spots are so we can get the chains on the tires.
We take a moment to bring this last leg of the journey to the throne of grace trusting God to get us there safely.
Carol and I, having been here 9 years earlier were acutely aware of the dangerous nature of this road with its switch backs, wash outs and 200-300 foot drop offs along a good portion of it.
After about 45 minutes Norm and Sebastian (driving the lead truck) decide it is time to put the chains on.  We were so grateful for Norm and Sebastian's expertise in navigating the roads!  The chains were on and off more than once and eventually Norm informs us that the tough part is over....as we turn to the north and see the lights of San Andreas we come upon a vehicle that has rolled into a 15 foot ditch.  After a time of prayer and knowing everyone is unharmed we finish our journey into the city.  A few turns and a couple of blasts from the horn and a set of big black doors open allowing us to enter the compound, an oasis of life and hope for 36 children.

We have a brief meeting and then off to bed, looking forward to all that God has in store for us.