The students on our team have really been servants today. Several sites had trouble building the roof trusses and the students had to build them and then tear them apart because they were not right. This was discouraging, but the students just kept on plugging away.
Also today, there were many new kids at VBS, and at our sites. Our students are showing the love of Christ so clearly that many children are drawn to the sites to meet them and play with them.
Today a five year old girl names LizySoccorro came to talk to Emily and I. She was amazed by our cameras and watched us take many pictures. Finally she grabbed emily's camera and took pictures of us. After each picture she would show us the screen and then tell us in spanish, which we do not speak, all about it. She then started taking pictures of her friends and family on the site and then showing them the pictures as well. It was really cute!
Tomorrow we are going to have a day off from building to spend time at a beach and market. We are looking for stuff to buy for the families we are building houses for and we are relaxing. That means we will not be at the worksites and will have lots of work left to do on friday. Please pray for safety tomorrow and productivity on friday.
Tonight I read your comments to the students and they were moved that you were praying and caring for them. They are experiencing God in so many new ways. We had a large group sharing time, and they shared for almost an hour about all they had learned about God from being in mexico this week. It is so exciting to see young students loving Jesus, and loving others.
God Bless,
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Amazing isn't it? How powerful a group of middle schoolers can be? I remember when Jordyn went and how transforming it was for her. The blog is a great idea to keep everyone updated! Praying that your day of market and rest was full of opportunities to draw close together and reflect and also allowed time to unwind and process what they are experiencing. Peace.
Hey Ashley
To the best sister ever: Great work down there- keep it up! Mom wants to get you a red and white hat so she can play "Where's Ashley?" in the pictures. I miss you! See you Saturday!
Love,
Grant
Dear Ashley,
How is it in mexico? We're doing fine here. Saturday we are going to the Dells untill Sunday afternoon. I sure wish you could be there too. I am glad you're helping the people there. I hope that you have a good last few days in mexico.
Love
Nicholas M.J.
THIS IS THE DAY...HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY KARA Marie ERICSON!!!! We are remembering with great thanksgiving the joy and blessing brought into our lives the day you were born. Have a fun day of celebration today. Looking forward to cake and ice cream when you get home. We are praying for you and the team. Birthday Hugs and kisses. Love, Mom and Dad
What wonderful things you all are doing to share God's love! Special HI and HUGS to Ava Olson! Enjoy your time! Miss you! Oodles of love from Di :)
Thanks for all of the great pics! So good to see our daughter's smiling face! Praying for you all to have a strong finish on Friday and that you feel a great sense of pride in what you have accomplished for the families, as well as, what you have accomplished for the Lord. Miss you lots. Mia & Hallie wanted to say "Sweet Niblets, things just aren't the same without you!" Love ya!
Praying for a day of productivity tomorrow and looking forward to everyone's return on Saturday. Godspeed.
Max, Natalie misses her big brother.
Hey Mr. Sykes-Smith....We are enjoying looking at your pictures and can tell you are learning a lot of skills we can use around the house when you get home...Joking. We are proud of you and the work you are doing in Mexico. Looking forward to seeing you Saturday and finding out all about your experiences this week. Hugs and kisses - Pumpkin....
LW and CS(AKA Mama)
Hi Zach & Daddy:
I love you and miss you and hope you're having a good time and I love you so bad!
Luv,
Cade (& Carly)
Mary & Heather
We look forward each day to hearing about and seeing pictures of the teams and the families you are building homes for. We know this will be a great experience for you both. We are sending you hugs and kisses. Scott says "Git er Done". See you this weekend.
Love, Mom, Dad, Scott, and Grant
Hey Mom and Ty- glad to hear you are having such an awesome time - great pixs - hope you enjoyed your day at the beach . the house is still standing and the dogs are still alive!! The Pumas are still without a win! See ya saturday - Love, the 7 of us (including the 2 canines!)
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