Suffice it to say that I made several trips back and forth from the hotel to the garage and our return trip was delayed. Here are a couple of views from a crosswalk in Guatemala city on my way to the garage.
Pedro's shop is the second one over. The one with the red car.
Once we found out what part was bad (power booster) it was time to go shopping! The next morning, Pedro had me meet him at the shop. From there he drove to area near the main bus terminal where there are tons of used auto parts stores. We went to several.
Here are a couple of pics from where we ended up.
It was 'almost' the right part. The guy at the shop
switched the mounting plate for us. Pedro is supervising.
The shaft was just a bit too long. Once we got back to his garage, Pedro had one of the neighboring shops shorten the shaft. Isn't that a beautiful weld?
It was frustrating to have yet another part break on our suburban. It was frustrating to be stuck in the city and miss clinic. It was frustrating to not have my old 90th St. O'Reilly's right there with the right part in stock. It was frustrating to have my plans, my schedule disrupted. But once the cloud of frustration of the moment passes, I rejoice ...
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness. Thankful that the car didn't break until I was right next to the garage. Thankful that the weld gave way before we were half way back up the mountain! Thankful for resources that we can pay for the repair. Thankful for Pedro and his family working so hard after it was time to leave for the day. Thankful that the air conditioning is fixed! Thankful for extra time with Lori! Thankful for the opportunity to serve here in Guatemala. Thankful that God is not done working on my patience, my faith, in Him. Thankful that He goes with us, that we are not on our own.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thes. 5:18
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