11/3/11
Wow, what a week! Dennis and I hit it hard trying to get everything done and bought for our home. I have learned to appreciate when I used to jump in my car, drive down the road, go to Wal Mart and get everything in one stop. We have done some pretty good adventure shopping this week. I found yeast today & powdered sugar.....what a find! Cinnamon rolls, here we go!
We had our first meeting with our small group on Wednesday and they lifted our spirits after a very low day. One of our members Jaime (Hymie) rides a three wheel bike everyday selling fresh squeezed orange juice....it was the best thing I ever drank in my life. Do you know how many oranges you would have to squeeze to fill a pint bottle? He blessed my soul with his testimony of where he has been in his life and where God has brought him now. God of mercy and grace ....another life changed for you!
For two days Dennis has been putting together bookshelves, and desks (with nothing but Spanish instructions and neither of us speak Spanish) They look wonderful and his 6 boxes of books (from a library of 7,000 volumes) have a little home here in Mexico. I wonder how many lives will be touched by the revelation shared from those six boxes of books....I pray God will use us to change nations, through all of the different people that we encounter
Today, he hung the few precious pictures that my daughter encouraged me to bring....it turned our house into our home. Who knew such simple things could bring such joy. We have begun making contact with people here in the area and are trying to develop some relationships and friendships. I was walking out to the car, when a group of American women stopped and asked me if they could give me a lift! (don't worry daddy I said no) Someone else has asked me to walk with her in the mornings....a Southern gal from Atlanta....at least we will be able to understand each other....haha.
This week will begin some semblance of routine for both of us. I believe that will be a good thing. Enough of my ramblings, someday I'll learn to blog so you won't have to read this really long message.
Things God has taught and re-taught me this week....1) a Mexican moment and a New York minutes are NOT the same thing at all 2) Language barriers are very real....all I can say is what is your name, please, thank you and goodbye.
3) to cherish every moment and blessing that has been given you 4) never take for granted family that is close by. 5) I truly can do all things through Christ who gives me strength
We love you all,
The Gringo and the Blonde ( we do it so well!)
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