Erica and Yvette

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.

The Boys from Acuña

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