The mounains of Mexico in the distance!
Repacking before the border crossing. We purchased about 10 duffle bags and repacked EVERYTHING. Mixed out clothes with books, bibles, gifts, etc and still got the red light...searched and paid duty. All of that equaled one stressed out husband! But, thank the Lord, we made it!
Wild pigs!
Closer!
Alondra and Brenda...all smiles while cleaning up the kitchen!
Ruby...all grown up
Small girl washing BIG pan!
Mireya and Hosea...a great couple
Alondra peeking through the window!
The 3 Amigos!
Marcela and Sergio
Les...by the way...she is doing GREAT!!!
Marbles anyone?
Briza, Cielo and Andrea...oh the faces Andrea can make!
Alondra
Iwing waited 4 months for this bible! He already has memorized a verse in it! The children are so excited to get them. Thanks FBC for your generous hearts!
Adrian...Gary held your boy for you!
Precious new girls...just came yesterday.
Johana and her school project. Belem...she is counting down the days...and so is everyone else! You have been greatly missed!!!
Brenda
Ramon and Hosea
Lorena
The courtyard at the Governor's Palace. Very beautiful!
Today we had a meeting for DIF at the Governor's Palace. A very cool place indeed!
The governor's palace...outside
Danny
Adilene and Tia Lidia
A very happy Tonito! They miss the extra attention so much!
A sweet sibling group!
Alondra and Lupita
Felipe...a very special boy!
Brenda and Jovana
Jackie...yes...she needs a tissue like always!
Marta and her baby!
The cute new girls again soon after they arrived!
Please pray for Nico...I believe he has chosen to leave. My heart breaks. Had an honest talk with him today about surrendering his heart to the Lord, but he is not ready.
Alondra
Ana Karen, Lupita with their tio Gary!
Andrea
Javier...just for you Dawnie!
Silvia, Lorena and Leslie...riding in our truck this morning! What a great way to start the day!
Honestly...it was a lot of work getting her. The planning, packing, repacking...and border stress...duty, etc. BUT IT WAS WORTH IT! We feel like we're home again! We were smothered with hugs and kisses for the first hour...and it hasn't really stopped. We have run a zillion errands already (don't know how many times Gary has been to Chihuahua and back) but it is OK. We're here and they need help. They are in such a sad situation. Down to 1 vehicle of their own...and short staff. The bus was in the garage getting repairs, the white van in for repairs, their only truck in for repairs and the green car was completely smashed from Ed and Rosa's accident. So...a generous man has loaned them a truck for 3 more days. They have been shuttling kids back and forth to school in a van and a pick-up truck. Talk about crazy. That's not to mention all the milk runs, grocery trips, market runs, Dr. visits etc. Tires me out just to think about it. Ed has had another major surgery on his right eye and is slowly recovering from that. They still have bumps and bruises from their car accident and Mama is in a brace for her wrist. The amazing thing is everyone's attitude. EXTREMELY THANKFUL TO THEIR JESUS FOR WHAT THEY DO HAVE. Not one complaint...just praise to their God for supplying needs. Even though it is cold, no heat, money is tight, vehiles are down...it's definitely a Habakkuk 3:17-19 testimony! That is exactly why I love it down here!
Things are different..like always. Kids have grown up, new kids have arrived and others have gone. The best part is the spiritual depth you see in the kids who have surrendered their lives to God. They have been digging deep and discovering the God of their Mama and Papa. I say a big AMEN!
Today I played several games with the children. Everyone wanted to hold my hand...and I tried to hold as many as I could. When I did, they would melt. That simple touch means the world to these kids. Some children will stroke my hand, others just clasp it tightly. I've had 4 kids on my lap at the same time...all struggling to get some time. Oh Father, please help me to love on the children who hurt the most. Many are already asking for parents...and I choke back the tears. Father, I'm trusting YOU.
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i love it, Linda. I'm so glad you're there and SO wish I could be there too! Tio Sid will be there soon, and I'll send some gifts. Praying you y'all... that the Lord would supply their needs, protect them and encourage them when it looks grim. I'll be there in July!
Tell Brenda "happy birthday" for me!
Rented the portable dental equipment today. Dr. Madeline and I are begging for supplies. You and Gary and all of Lily are in our prayers.
Linda and Gary, So glad you made it down there. Thank you so much for the pictures and updates. Thank you thank you for pictures of our girl. I can't hold back my tears when I see her. I continue to pray for God's will.
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