Our Small World

We recently spent an afternoon with Daniela, a friend from West Virginia. She was visiting family and friends in Mexico who are themselves missionaries from her home country of Chile. It’s amazing how the circle of Christ’s followers is so intertwined in our small world.

It was a hopeless feeling…really. We stopped in at a KFC for a meal while our house was airing out from its latest fumigation. After placing the order I watched as money was shifted here and there and finally my change was giving. In my confusion, it dawned on me it was incorrect, or was it? I returned and tried to clear up their mistake. “I gave you more money.” It was a start but not enough to make my case; and even if I could, would it really help? Chalk it up to living in Mexico and not in a more “honest” society. On the other hand, I wonder how many Mexicans have handed their money over the counter in the U.S. only to be cheated out of most of it.

March the 21st was an interesting day - spring equinox. Here in Mexico it’s particularly celebrated at “sacred sites” such as Aztec pyramids. Indigenous beliefs and customs are on display as groups meet together to perform ancient ceremonies. Incense is raised to the sun and stars, and worship is given through sacred dances. Here’s the crazy thing - most of the people who perform these ceremonies aren’t indigenous all, but people from around the world who come to revive and participate in these ancient rites. It gives new meaning to the idea of “revival”.

We did something tonight we tell others never to do. We had a meal from one of the many street venders around town. It felt like a true Mexican experience as we sat at tables on the street with our Mexican friends, ate and laughed together, then talked long after the meal. The hamburgers and french-fries were the best! It was highly recommended and declared safe. We’ll just wait and see how it goes………….48 Hour Report: We are all doing fine. I guessed we dodged the bullet this time.

Our Children Never Forget

Before Spanish Class

After Spanish Class



We’ve all heard of the Proverbs wife, one that I’m married to by the way. But have you heard of the Proverbs parents? Proverbs parents give teaching and guidance to their children. So in the spirit of the Proverbs here are “garlands to grace your head and a chain to grace your neck.”

Our children never forget the primary reason why we are in this sun scorched land. We may help the poor, provide Bibles, extend hospitality, share the gospel, host teams, bring light against the darkness, do loving acts of kindness; but first and foremost, we are here to give worship to the Lamb of God. Service may come and go, people may be receptive or apathetic, the days may be up and down, but every day we are able to rise up and praise Him.

Think of it this way, as a worshipper, you are a dot. We have the privilege to be dots in a foreign country. Each day God connects the dots throughout the world creating a beautiful and intricate design. In eternity we will watch as God unrolls this canvas and displays the glory of His praise.

We have opportunity to practice Psalms 57:9-10, “I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.” So never forget our children that, first and foremost, we are here to give praise to our Lord.

Let's Party! - A Photo Journal

Last week the girls were invited to their first grand birthday party for one of our neighbors. The party was celebrated at a fantasy playroom/resturant called Ponchins. It was a highlight of their time here complete with games, food, rides, facepaints and the traditional pinata.

Sailing on to an evening of fun

The new look

Our neighbors - Maria Christina & Andrea


Electronic Cowgirl

Taking a whack at the pinata

It's an upside down world for Christina

Jello desert served with chocolate cupcakes & lime ice cream


It's an upside down world for Maria too

Dad meets Ponchin

Craziness & Fun

Part of the craziness and fun at our house is the summer weather we are having in February. We set a family record today. With the temperature resting on 93, we took the plunge. Literally we took the plunge in the pool; making February our earliest swim ever. It was great!!!

All you green thumbs out there would enjoy being here and already working on your spring selection. We recently made the rounds in a search for plants and flowers and found a large selection near the waterfall. You would also love the variety AND the prices. One of Diana’s selections was a large fuchsia plant which she purchased for $3 which now graces our balcony along with other flowers and plants.

We have fresh fruit in abundance and mangos are just coming into season. They are delicious! The other evening we were all enjoying a fresh mango, all that is except Maria. When I asked her how she liked it she replied, “Well, let’s put it this way, if I was stranded on a deserted island and I had to pick between pork skins and mango, I would take the mango.” To which her pork skin loving brother then replied, “Wow, you must really love mango.”

Our children are teaching Chelsea to howl. Hurray!!! Of course the best way to teach her to howl is to teach by example. It’s working, but you’ve got to wonder what our neighbors are thinking with so much howling going on – “Oh, it's just the missionaries!” Speaking of Chelsea, you will be interested to know that we have discovered that she is a bear dog. Hard to believe isn’t it? But it’s true we haven’t seen one bear around here since we brought her home.

We had great fun this week when our Spanish tutor Marú spent the afternoon teaching us how to make a Mexican meal. It was more than a meal it was event considering that it took over three hours to prepare, an hour to eat, and another hour to clean up. But how good it was, as we savored chicken tacos, enchiladas, homemade sauces, guacamole, and a Jamaica drink topped off with flan for dessert.

What are we expecting in the future, just more of the same? Why not throw caution to the wind, take a risk and come join us for the next round of craziness and fun?