It Was A Cold Monday, But Salsa Helped

It has been a cold, wet Monday in Tepeyac. It rained most of the night, and the sound of the raindrops on the tin roof made it hard to sleep. The wind has been blowing dark clouds across the December sky. I have washed three loads of clothes, and with the shortened water supply, that was a challenge.
This afternoon, Bill and I went to visit Logio at his store, and bought cilantro for the homemade salsa we had on our steamed rice for lunch. Brother Logio was reading Colossians when we arrived at his little store.
I want to say a few words about that infamous Mexican herb, cilantro. When I first moved to Mexico in 1994, friends brought it to my home and I almost got sick to my stomach from the strong smell. I actually had to remove if from the room. It took me awhile to get used to it, but now, I can’t make salsa without it! Fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeño chili and cilantro make the classic fresh salsa, and we love it. When we can’t get the fresh tomatoes and other ingredients, we use canned salsa (Herdez Salsa Casera) if we have it. But it is a disappointment compared to fresh salsa. Probably all of you already have discovered this treasure, but I thought I’d share with those who haven’t.

Yesterday’s church service was nice, especially since it was cold and drizzling in the morning. Often, when the weather is bad, people don’t come out to church. I guess that’s true everywhere. Sister Agustina came, and so did Nena. Bill and I picked up Socorro, Maria and 4 of her children, and the children wrote thank you notes to the group from Dallas during our class. They also memorized Proverbios 1:7 and recited it for the church. We took them home, went home and made lunch, and then went to visit the Huerta family in the afternoon. As always, it was nice to visit with them again.

Tonight, we are planning to drive to Jimenez to use the wireless internet there. Hopefully, one day, we’ll have internet in our home.

We didn’t hear from the man regarding the dog yesterday, but hope to still hear from him one day soon. Since I didn’t get his number, we have to wait until he contacts us.

Bill and I are feeling a little better today. We still have colds but they aren’t as bad as they were. I’m making homemade chicken soup in the crock pot for our supper. Hmmm…Chicken Soup for the Soul….sounds like a good title for a book, doesn’t it?

God bless you. May the Lord use your life for His glory.

Love in Jesus’ name,
Toni and Bill