How A Family of 5 Ended Up In Guatemala

So - a while back Brian was bringing our kids home from school. On the way a conversation took place that has changed the course of our lives. Atira and Camden started talking about a story they had both read in Spanish class. Then Camden wanted to tell them about another book from his Spanish class. He felt its plot was flawed and it made for a hilariously poorly written book. It was about a girl who lived in the town of Panajachel, Guatemala.

Interestingly, the previous day Jill had spent time meditating on our family being in a very green place with mountains around, everyone happy, and Brian being able to teach- something he had always enjoyed and wanted to do for a career. She had not mentioned this to Brian or the kids. As fate would have it, the unseen beings that orchestrate our lives were quite busy on this day.

When they arrived home and we were all together in the living room Brian said it was kind of odd that this remote town in the highlands of Guatemala kept coming up. Not only had Camden read the story about Panajachel, Guatemala, but Brian had just seen a job opening in Panajachel posted online that day. Adding to the strange coincidence was the fact that Brian had been to Panajachel about 10 years ago and had brought back small toys we still have today!

We thought, "What are the odds?" At the same time we were very excited.....what if these "coincidences" really weren't coincidences?

That was two months ago. Two very busy months ago. It has been amazing to see everything fall into place. Friends, family and people we don't even know have been so helpful to us. This incredible journey wouldn't be possible without all of you who have been so supportive. Everyone has a journey. This is ours and we would like to share it with you. We will be taking turns blogging about what is happening in our lives here in Panajachel.