Food, friends and more of the new!
This week we finally were able to get some time with friends out at the place we are staying. It is fun and definitely a blessing to have a place … Continue reading
Adapting to the US (Stephen’s side of life ;-))
You’ve already heard about my wife and the kids and how they’re doing in the transition to American life, so I thought it would be good if I shared how … Continue reading
Good news from the Wixarika/Huichol church
And more new experiences for Joel and Anabel of course 🙂 The kids had another new cultural experience this weekend. An American candy-throwing parade! Haha. They had seen parades of … Continue reading
Adjustments and Fruit
About half the people we’ve talked to ask “How are you adjusting?” It always makes me stop and think seriously about the answer. Many times I know I can shut … Continue reading
How are the kids doing?
This has been one of the most common questions in our move from Zacatecas to Illinois. Our friends in Mexico that check in on us have asked about their friends … Continue reading
1 week, after 10 years…
It was 1 week ago that we said some of the most painful goodbyes of our lives! We did one last service at our church plant in Zacatecas before hitting … Continue reading
July 3rd & July 4th
Yesterday and today’s dates. 🙂 Haha obviously. These are dates that make me think though! July 3rd 2013 was the day we left the US and arrived in Zacatecas with … Continue reading
Starting to Say Goodbyes.
It continues to be hot, we still haven’t had rain. One rainy day in the last 8.5 months just means hot and dry weather we all 4 have well crusty … Continue reading
Dances and Garage Sales
Anabel’s school did their annual parents day this week. It celebrates Mother’s Day and Father’s Day at the same time. Each class did a dance, they did some songs together … Continue reading
The goodbyes have started, but God is also still doing new things.
We had an emotional trip up the mountain to visit our Wixarika friends for the “last time” for now. We hope to make annual trips up to see them, but … Continue reading