05.20.2011 | 1:33 PM
Hello Everyone:
Well, we passed another uneventful night here in the Peten. When we travel into town, we now see more police and military vehicles than anything else. I compare it to a police and military anthill. I am not complaining, however, because their presence is worth it to be able to continue routine activities and conduct business with some kind of normality.
Stores and banks are open for business, but promptly close at 6:00 p.m. when everyone rolls up the sidewalks. In the past, we were able to go into town to visit a restaurant or just to be able to leave the hospital property for a bit and relax without being “at work.” Now, although we could leave the grounds, we know we would be stopped before we returned.
The nurse that was on duty Thursday night went home this morning after her shift ended, and was bitten by a snake. She was unable to identify the type of snake, so we have to treat it as though it is the worst scenario and pray for the best. Unfortunately, she will be out of commission for a few days.
Snakes are on the move because the rains have not yet started and they are searching for water. Also, many farmers are burning their fields, which drives out the snakes as they are forced to look for a new place to live. For one reason or another, snakes are on the move. Last night I was sitting with Joe Rey from the First Church of God Cherry Valley in Dorsett, Ohio, and while we were talking, I saw the head of a snake appear from beneath the chair he was sitting on. Swift action ensured that snake will not bother us any more.
We are assembling trusses from the materials sent down by Stark Truss in Canton, Ohio. We are praying we can get everything put together and ready for a team to come and install them. I would like to have the roof completed before the rains begin. Yesterday, the temperatures soared to 117 degrees, and the added benefit of the new roof to lower the temperature inside the hospital will be quite welcome.
Well I better sign off for now. Thank you all for all your prayers. Please continue to lift us up. God Bless you all,
In His Service,
Tim Spurrier
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