The rainy season is in full swing here. There is a nice tropical storm hanging out over Guatemala - last year we had one hang out for almost 2 weeks. Not only does this make me seasonally depressed but sad for many of the people around us. Here, rain = water in the house, soaked bedding, clothes on the line that don't dry, pneumonia, mold, mud and misery. There is no drainage system so some people literally have water running through their homes. Not only are the living conditions rough but it's prime time for pneumonia. The average temperature with rain is 60 degrees. With the dampness and altitude, babies and young children can get pneumonia so easily and several babies in the 12x12 families have died since we moved here. Life in the rain is difficult, especially for those who do not have adequate housing.
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