To My Most Amiable Readers;

Here's the lowdown on us: we just got back from Valdivia, a small city to the north of us, three hours by car, where we went to cheer on and spend time with the rowing team as they competed in the nationals. It was overall a disapointing time for the club, though one of the youngest girls got a gold medal. I was amazed by the eight-person boats; due to their length, they come apart in the middle for transport! While in Valdivia we watched a boat parade at night and visited an old Spanish fort. We also grilled a Cierra fish, which is one of the only fish I've ever tasted that "tastes like chicken". Truly.

Sophia looks like she has chicken-pox due to the dozens of small bites on her body. They are either fleas or bed bugs or a combination of both. I wonder how many parents give serious consideration to putting flea collars on their children? Please pray that the bugs would die a swift death and give our little one some peace.

Wednesday we leave with Eduardo and Juanita for the mountains on a mission trip. Please pray for safety and that hearts would be open to receive God's message of reconciliation.

Your Devoted Sarah