There are some things, that prior to moving to Guatemala, I used to take for granted. Having access to a library is one of them. In Guatemala, libraries are few and far between and only big centers actually have a library - at least one with books. Here in Chisec, there is a building that is designated for a library, but there are very few books, all of which are in boxes, and no one works there. The doors are closed and no one has access. Not a very useful library if you ask me.
I have thought a lot, recently, about what a privilege it is to be able to read and have access to books. As an English teacher and avid reader it is hard to imagine a life void of books/reading. I have learned so much through books over the years that it is just a part of my life.
About a month ago, I started talking to my son-in-law about this and he asked if I'd like to organize a library at the Christian school in Chisec where he and our daughter work. I jumped at the opportunity!
Last week I started my work in earnest. We had two big boxes of books here at the mission site, so I began by labelling/organizing them. Then I went to the school and looked at all of the books they had, and I dug in, sorting and organizing - something I love to do!
It will be a small library at first, but I believe the school will use it and it will be a benefit to the staff and students.
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