It sickens me to read this story. Guatemala is a beautiful country, lush and green, mountainous and very welcoming when we were there.
In 2003, we traveled to pick up our son. It was a dream come true, an adoption to make us a family of 3. I found the people to be welcoming and warm, both in Guatemala City and in the outlying areas of Antigua and a Mayan village.
True, I did see some jack-booted gun-toting guys in doorways, and that gave me pause.....
It's a country that is in the midst of "finding itself"....there was a long civil war, ugly battles and raging fights. Today, it's a country with a lot of government upheaval, of rogue factions trying to take over....but the peaceful and stable are making headway.....slowly but surely.
I think about the woman who gave birth to my son. So young and in such a dangerous place. She made a huge sacrafice so that he could have a life worth living, and for that I am eternally grateful. I pray for her safety and for the safety of others in Guatemala.
Bless you and your "family of three."
Thank you for your post.