Yesterday was a very busy day, starting at 4 a.m.
I took a friend to Del Rio to help her sister who just had a baby Friday. Then I stopped by the storage on my way home to pick up a few donations. It it was still dark and raining a little when I crossed the border.
When I went through the military checkpoint outside of Acuña, the soldier asked me my business, and then asked how I felt about their presence in Mexico. I told him I felt grateful they were there, and prayed God's protection for them all. He told me he was from Mexico City, "Districto Federal," but that his family was now living in Acuña. He asked why I lived in Mexico and I told him I was a missionary and loved serving God here. I asked if he attended a church and he said he didn't. I encouraged him to seek the Lord. He smiled and told me to have a good day. I said goodbye to the soldier, and headed down the road.
I picked up Bill at the house and two ladies in Tepeyac and took them to Eagle Pass, and we turned around after dropping them off.
We stopped to get Bill a haircut in the Mercado in Piedras. Always an adventure at our favorite barber shop.
We headed home but stopped by on our way to see Pastor Alejandro and his family in Centinella for a brief visit, bringing them the book on Homiletics from a friend in Knox City.
We said our goodbyes, heading home for a brief stop and something to eat before picking up 5 more people in Tepeyac and heading back to Acuña for the Seguro Hospital.
When we drove back home nearly two hours later, I had a different group of passengers and it rained all the way home. It was nearly 8 pm when we finally got to the house. I was exhausted but so grateful for God's mercies and protection all those miles on the road.
What a blessing to serve the King of kings. No matter where we live, our lives can be of service to others.
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| Warming my feet in front of the hot coals from the fireplace. Until you do this, you can't appreciate how nice it is! |
This morning I have one more trip to Acuña for Cristian to get bloodwork done. Please pray for wisdom for his doctors with his kidney failure. May God heal his whole body.
We appreciate your interest in our ministry and the blog, and we especially appreciate your prayers and support. May God use each of our lives for His glory.
In His strong embrace,
Toni and Bill
