Tuesday, November 25, 2008
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
After coming back from Mexico I can't help but count my many blessings. In fact, they are too many to count. In reality, I have all I need (a big difference from want). I have food, shelter, clothing, a house to live in, a wonderful family who loves the Lord, great friends and a wonderful church in which I am called to serve. For some reason I have been the recipient of God's grace and mercy - neither of which I deserve. Out of gratitude I offer my thanks to the Lord. Praise Him from whom all blessings flow!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
ON TO SALTILLO!!
Our day was a little different today. We worked until about 1:00 and then left for Saltillo around 2:00. We went to a variety of stores downtown and then to the market followed by a big meal at a (yeah, you guessed it, a Mexican restaraunt). A great day! Leaving for Laredo in the morning. Will stay there over night and then back to Leoti on Saturday. See you then!!
Mary Lou at one of the first stores we visited in Saltillo - a Christian based store. I bought an awesome stole for my robe here.
Mary Lou at one of the first stores we visited in Saltillo - a Christian based store. I bought an awesome stole for my robe here.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
CASA HOGAR de le MONTANA - #3
Another good day - worked hard, digging trenches, running water lines, electric lines, painting, sealing house walls, visiting the village below the children's home, etc.. Heading to Saltillo tomorrow. Probably no blog. Maybe no more this week? Thanks for your prayers
One of the homes in the village where some of the women were selling some of their crafts.
One of the homes in the village where some of the women were selling some of their crafts.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
BUENOS NOCHES!!
Monday, November 17, 2008
WE'VE ARRIVED - (ALL IN ONE PIECE)
Hallelujah! - We made it to the mission site south of Monterrey around 3:30 today. The trip went fine with only a few stops by security here and there. We got settled in, did a few small things to get ready for tomorrow, ate a great supper, had some devotions, and are calling it a night. To be sure there will be stories to tell.
This is a small village located just below where we are staying. We hope to interact with the folks throughout the week. Only around 75 live here. Quite poor.
This is a small village located just below where we are staying. We hope to interact with the folks throughout the week. Only around 75 live here. Quite poor.
These are the "dorms" we are staying in. The girls on the left, guys on the right. As you can see, the terrain is quite rocky with a lot of mountains (Sierra Madre).
This is inside the compound where we stayed outside of Laredo last light called Stepping Stones ministry. They were very gracious. Slept well (long day of driving). Left for mission site around 8:30 this morning. Tomorrow we get after it. Pray for us and those we come into contact with.
Hope to post tomorrow - PR
Hope to post tomorrow - PR
Friday, November 14, 2008
GOING SOUTH!!!
10 of us are heading south to the Sierra Madre Mountains near Ramos Arizpe, Mexico (about 12 miles north of Saltillo) for a mission trip this coming Sunday morning. We are leaving Leoti at 4:00 (yes, a.m.) heading for Laredo where we will spend the night. We will then get our work visas at the border and ride another 4 1/2 hours to the work site on Monday. The rest of the week we will be assisting with the construction of housing for underprivileged children in the area. You can check out the website at www.chmmexico.com.
Please keep the following persons in your prayers: Greg Fletcher, Matt Crays, Wade Bangerter, Ryan and Gina Mazanec, Kevin Larson, Elmer Clymer, Shad Mehl?, and Mary Lou and me.
I will try and post pics and updates throughout the week (provided there is internet access). Otherwise we'll see you on the 23rd.
Adios!
Thursday, November 06, 2008
GRANDKIDS - A LOT MORE FUN THAN POLITICS!!
Had a chance to see the grandkids last weekend - what a blast!
Monday, November 03, 2008
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