We are still in birthday mode! Today is Phil's 39th birthday. We had a nice time catching up on things as we spent the day alone without the kids. Well 5 hours. That's a day isn't it?
We bought a cheminea for his birthday. It's one of those clay pot like a vase for flowers with a hole in the front to build a fire in it. It's 4 feet tall. It cost about 12$. I guess some things are cheaper here! In Winnipeg, I probably wouldn't even looked a them!
So we had a fire in the back yard with the children after we got home. We had a good time.
Our first group is due to arrive in 2 days. Tomorrow we'll be getting the house ready. Phil has been busy all week teaching men how to build doors. They built solid pine doors for a Church here.
He has also been preaching & playing base with the worship team at "Ebenezer". They had me share a message as well on a Friday night.
The pace has definitely sped up. We have seen huge improvements in our language skills as well. We have been forced to use more working closely with locals who do not speak english at all.
Thanks for praying we know it helped!
The children on the other hand are having a harder time with school. Pray that they can quickly catch up on language as well. That would make their lives so much easier!
Keep praying for protection for our family and all involved in the work of the Lord here in Matamoros. Many men are loosing their jobs and we just heard that the city decided to start charging extra taxes to the manufactures who employ many people here. Last time the city did that they manufactures moved away, leaving many without work.
There is no social security of any kind here. Without work, things get bad. More turn to criminal options.
Your prayers are vital.
Pray for the safety of the group and for a life changing experience for them as well as the men and women they will meet here.
May God bless you as you participate from afar in the work of the kingdom in Mexico.
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I got behind in what's going on with you guys. How's Hector's daughter? Is it all worked out? It's cool God's been using you. We've been praying and it's cool to hear how it's going. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Phil! and Abbie too (a little late)!
ReplyDeleteHey Phil and Sophie,
ReplyDeleteJim Herd and Family here, Happy Bday Old guy.
Totally blown away that you all are in Mexico!
Were thinking and praying for y'all.
It's getting cold here. Keep that in mind while your doing God's work and in the warm sunshine.
Blessings for you and your family :)
Happy Birthday to both Phil and Abbie! Late, I know but just was reminded when I came to catch up on your life. =) Andrea was just reminiscing the other day and wishing that Abbie wouldn't be so far away now. She misses you, Abbie! Sophie, could you please email me at walkonwatereh@gmail.com and tell me what your address is? Andrea would like to write to Abbie. Iris
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