Did We Tell You?

Did we tell you…that after seven months out of the country, life in the US took on a whole new appearance? One of the first things that hit us in the face was the overwhelming enormity of our prosperity. It stretches on and on and on. Everything is so big and nice and clean and luxurious. By comparison it seemed excessive and overdone. It’s really hard to put into words and the longer I sit here trying the harder it seems to become. Not that we are not a product of it ourselves. In our seven months we have already been able to accumulate more than most of our brothers and sisters here.

That I met with two Mormon missionaries at a local restaurant on Saturday. The conversation was as they called it “civil”. We discussed a DVD I had given them the week before entitled The Bible vs. The Book of Mormon. Most of our conversation however centered on God’s revelation to us – what is and what isn’t. There were no outward signs of any heart change, but I am confident that this was a piece of the “Doubt Puzzle” in their lives and by the grace of God will someday lead to their salvation.

Speaking of which, have we told you that we have never felt so “covered’ in prayer as we did for this meeting. It was encouraging for us to know that there were so many “missionaries of prayer” with us at the front lines, and we look forward to joining hands in the future.

That our children now have a Spanish tutor three days a week. It’s extra work for them, but it is good for us to take a step together as a family in learning Spanish. Our tutor is a wonderful Mexican lady and she is also a Christian. Diana is continuing to study under her as well.

That baby girls here in Mexico have their ears pierced before they leave the hospital. Yep, it’s right there on the to do list, listen to heart, draw blood, check respiration, observe muscle tone, pierce ears.

That we appreciate all of you who take the time and effort to read, post, write, call, pray, and just plain love and care about us. Did we tell you that lately?

(Pictures of Chelsea by popular demand.)