Their Impressions

Last week I wrote the team asking for their insights. First impressions are interesting since it’s easy to overlook some things after you’ve been here for a few years. Here are some of their impressions:

Something that surprised me in Mexico was...
…the food. It was surprisingly bland-their flavoring seems to be hot!!

…the fact that sickness due to lack of sanitation was a way of life for many living in Mexico. It is hard to think about living daily with stomach issues like that.

…all the graffiti that was everywhere.

…that diarrhea became such a common and comfortable word for us while we were there. Who would have thought!

…the massive size of the speed bumps... they are very comparable to the size of the hills of WV.

Something that broke my heart was...
…the darkness especially felt in the first cathedral we visited and leaving!!!

…all the lost people living in darkness who don’t know the Lord.

…small children begging for money, a corrupt and careless government, and the great deal of idols and images that they so blindly worship.

Something I really enjoyed was…
…getting to know the Harer children, adult conversation with like-minded Christ-seeking Christians.

…fellowship and worship with Mexican believers, bilingual and multicultural church service, trying new foods, and last but not least toilet tongs!!!

…being with the Harer family, worshipping with them and praying with them!

…worship with the Mexican people, worshiping and proclaiming the true and living God in front of the temples and alters of false gods, conversations with Ken