Today is a beautiful spring day, with a gentle breeze and cloudless skies in Mexico and here in Eagle Pass, as I sit in McDonald's parking lot overlooking the traffic on Garrison, and update this blog.
I had a wonderful visit with friends that came down to Tepeyac from Knox City this weekend, and they put the pump into the well and hooked it up but are missing a few parts to actually have it running and bringing water out of the well. Slowly but surely.
We enjoyed a fun Saturday evening at Rito and Maria’s house, making hamburgers and French fries for dinner and ice cream cones for dessert. I brought bats and balls and the kids had fun playing baseball in the yard. I don’t pitch as well as I used to, but the kids had fun anyway.
Wednesday, we had a bad storm and lots of wind and dirt blowing with some rain and lots of hail. Thankfully, we didn’t have any damage at home except some tree branches that broke off. In San Carlos, there was lots of damage, with roofs blown away and car windows broken out. I got home from VBS just in time to get pelleted by marble-sized hail balls from the pickup to the house. I was soaked to the bone in the few minutes it took to run 100 feet. Thank the Lord for the moisture. We are grateful for every drop.
Yesterday was sad as we had a graveside service for Candelario, a 70-year-old man who was born and raised in Tepeyac. He died from complications of a stroke he had ten days before. He was a sweet man who never married and had no children, but was kind to everyone. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Please pray God comfort his family during this sad time.
This morning, I got up at 6 and left before 8 to bring Diamantina to Piedras Negras, and we stopped to visit with Alejandro and Veronica at the entrance to Centinella. We had a sweet visit and it was good to see them after nearly a month in Zacatecas. Their vehicle broke down, and finally they were able to get used parts at a wrecking yard and head back home to Coahuila. I will be visiting them on my way back this afternoon to bring some hair clippers for the “muchachos.” Right now, most of the men I see in the rancho are sporting burr haircuts, and the rehab needs a pair of clippers to “keep up with the latest fashion.” (I hope you realize I’m just kidding!)
On my way into Eagle Pass today, I stopped at the Mexico Customs office to investigate residency paperwork for me living in Mexico. I have been dragging my feet as the costs quoted me were way more than I could have afforded. Like most times in my life when I think I am facing a “giant,” I find, when I actually stand up and face it, it’s not as big or scary as I thought it was.
The man I spoke to told me the requirements and I am going to do my best to make it happen in this next month or two. I want to be completely legal living in Mexico, and I believe God will make a way for that to happen.
Please pray for our Children's Day outreach on Wednesday afternoon. We had it last year and hope to have an even better turn-out this year. We are doing lots of games and races at the church, with a gospel message, and prizes, refreshments and hot dogs for everyone who attends. Please pray God use this outreach to touch lives there in Tepeyac and beyond.
Here are a few pictures from last year's event...
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| Sack Race using my pillow cases. Decided to re-think that when most of them were completely shredded after the race... |
I am blessed beyond measure and pray that God is doing the same in your life. May you see His hand in everything you do, and I pray you keep an attitude of gratitude for every way He blesses your life.
Thank you so much for reading the blog and for your prayers and support for us. We are truly grateful for each of you.
He is our hope,
Toni and Bill
