Hey it's Jim!
I thought I'd give you a parental perspective. These kids are great, but don't tell them I said so. They work hard, they play hard, they shop hard, and they pray hard. This is an entirely different kind of mission trip from any previous ones I've gone on, but it is nice to be able to change things around a bit. Rev. Fred sent us with a nice reading describing four aspects of mission work, and what he sent helped clarify the mission aspect of fellowship and socialization for us all.
Things are going very well, no major mishaps or troubles. Thanks for sharing your kids with us.
And from Kathy: I just wanted to add that the kids have all been polite, respectful and helpful without being asked. They stay on the job until Pastor Alfonso says that we "have" to leave now. We are being well cared for and have been offered more food than we can possibly eat. Every precaution was lovingly taken by Pastor Alfonso's wife, Esther to make sure that we ate food that was safe for us and that we stayed in a safe hotel so that we could all have our own beds and be able to shower daily. This is a wonderful place to be physically and spiritually and we have gotten to know the people here so much more than any other place we have been. It iw warm here, but lovely in the shade. We almost hate to go back home.
Jim & Kathy
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I am so happy that so much is going well on this trip. New mission locations can be so exciting, yet also make you nervous! I'm sure Amber is relieved that her first trip has worked out. She worked so hard to get everything right and deserves a huge thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're also grateful to Pastor Alfonso and his wife for making you feel welcome. Hope he likes his present.
May you have safe travels coming home. That plane ride from Mexico City looks like a killer! You are in our prayers.