I just read this morning that Carlos Martin, who is the manager of Finca Vista Hermosa (in Huehuetenango, Guatemala), and his son, Edwin, were murdered by bandits about a week ago while carrying payroll and supplies back to the farm. Their senseless murders left Carlos’ widow, Juãna, and 11 other children to grieve them, and keep going.How strange that Edwin (Martinez, who own FVH) so recently came into my mind. Makes me think about how tightly we all trace lines between people we know, drawing connections with others, trading things that carry meaning. Passing knowledge back and forth. And that people, even distant from us are never really that far.What impact is going to be felt with Carlos’ death, I cant begin to think… It’s sad. Senseless. Awful. I don’t know enough to write about what happened, but you can read more at Finca Vista Hermosa’s blog.
Edwin Martinez has set up a fund to help Juana and her children. You can donate here.
Or you can purchase a pound of FVH from Barefoot and 100% of that will go to help. Either way, they could use the assistance.
In peace.
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