Car trouble

So yesterday we were driving Jose´s car home from the kid´s soccer and swimming training when all of the sudden Chochy pulled up onto the median.  I didn´t know what she was doing, when I realized that the engine had gone out.  Thankfully, we were in traffic so we hadn´t been going very fast, and we were able to come to a stop somewhat safely.  She tried several times to start the car again, but it wouldn´t.  The alarm went off and she couldn´t stop it.  We were only a block or so from their neighborhood, so when she called Mr. Ruano for help, he came on foot, along with Jose.  But before they came, a motorcyclist had stopped to help and got the engine running.  We thought it was better but when Chochy tried pulling into the street, it died again.  The boys got out and they all started pushing the car and eventually it was able to coast, since it was downhill.  Because the car wasn´t on, the only brake Chochy could use was the emergency brake which squealed like crazy and I´m sure was awful for the car. I was kinda scared that we would hit the car in front of us, but we didn´t.  When we turned into the neighborhood, they really had to push the car because it was a little uphill.  So we got home safely.  Feel bad for Jose though, not sure how fast the car will get fixed.

Right now I´m in the clinic but we don´t have any patients, so while we wait I´m blogging :)  I like going to the clinic, though this is only my fourth or so time.  I get to practice my Spanish with Kevin and Dr. Ruano.

 This Saturday is Guatemala´s Independance Day, so we don´t have practice for the kids camp, youth group or homegroup.  I asked if we are going to do anything, but it doesn´t sound like we are.  They have in past years gone into the city for the parades and marching bands, but Dr. Ruano told me that he doesn´t like to go because there are so many people and it is difficult to find parking- sounds like the 4th in D.C.  But I´m dissapointed becuase they only do fireworks for Christmas!  Well hold that thought- I just asked Kevin about it and he said that yes, they do have fireworks for Independance Day.  So I guess I´ll just have to wait and see what happens.