Greetings
from Tepeyac in Jesus' beautiful name!
I pray the Lord is blessing your life and using you for His glory.
So many wonderful things have been happening and I am so grateful for God's
never-ending love and mercies that are new every morning.
Bill was in ICU for 6 days and I made the trip across the border
each day to visit him in the hospital.
One of those days, when I was returning to Tepeyac, I saw two
women walking on the bridge, and, as is my custom, I offered them a ride. They
accepted and got in the car, and we talked all the way to their home in Acuña.
The women were in their 30's and both spoke perfect English. They
work in a restaurant in Del Rio but both of them have had vehicle problems so
are depending on friends and family for rides to and from work.
That first day, I drove them to Erika's in-law's house, where her
daughter was being cared for by her mother-in-law. They were so sweet and we
exchanged phone numbers before we said good-bye.
A few days later, when I was back in Del Rio, I went by their job
and waited for them to get off to give them another ride. They were so grateful
and on the way across the border, Yvette told me about her husband and his
story. She asked if I would consider coming to their home and sharing with her
husband about my testimony, as I had shared with Yvette and Erika on our first
visit. I was so happy to do that, and so we went to her house.
Her sons were waiting for her and shared their Lego creations with
me. They attend school in Del Rio so are also bi-lingual.
Yvette's husband, Jesus, was in their house, and was very
welcoming when I came inside with his wife. We sat down, he gave me a cold
drink of a Kool-aid type beverage and we visited.
I shared my testimony, and how God had changed my life, and while
I was sharing, he was so touched; he had tears in his eyes.
Before I left, Yvette asked if I could pray for her whole family.
The three boys came inside and we stood in a circle, holding hands, and prayed
together. They had been attending a local church but since they had moved
recently, had not found a church nearby.
I was so blessed to spend that time with them, and they told me to
come back again and visit. I am looking forward to spending more time with them
soon.
Please keep this precious family in your prayers. I know God had a
wonderful plan for their lives, and although they have been going through a
rough patch, He is their supply and their peace.
God bless you as you share with those around you. Keep sowing
seeds of love and hope with others. So many broken people are looking for
answers.
In His strong embrace,
Toni
