Monterrey [Monday]

It is so different in Mexico. I wake up to lots of girls! I have to wait for the mirror and the shower. Oh, the shower, we get to shower once a day. I tried to save my shower so I could have two in one day but they have rules that must be written in cold showers that don't allow that.
We had a great day! We got to play with Legos it was so much fun. The Legos in Mexico are bigger and heavier than the ones in the USA. I really think that Pastor Matt might have missed his true calling. Master of the Lego builders.

Ok, now enough with the fun. Yes we kinda played Legos but it was with real block and yes we had to carry them up two flights of stairs. We made the cement with the best cement mixers they have right now in Mexico. Molly, Jeany, Tim, Joel, Jonathan and Jacob. I was having an issue with my back so I was supervising. Pastor Matt was having the time of his life putting the block together.

This was our long hot day of work we had our lunch at the work sight and continued to work in the afternoon. Most of us are just a little red in the face now. I can't tell you how hot it is but Noah's wet socks dried real fast. The heat was also hard on some of my boys. They decided to make me feel real humble. I know that in James 4:10 it says to, "humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up," but I really don't like it when I am also humbled...in the sight of others. Thank you, Lord, for the great way you teach us. Even us hard headed people.

Back to the showers...boy did they feel good after our hot day. I don't even use but one knob, it 's cold all the way!!!! Then to dinner. The food is real good and the fresh fruit is wonderful! I just wish that I could bring it home with me. Oh well I know all good things must come to an end.

Ministry time is wonderful! I played tic tack toe with the best boy he won every time. Just in case you don't understand what I mean, we start in the park by playing games with the children; we do face painting, play soccer (football), and after awhile we have all the children come and sit on the seats we take out of the van. We have some skits and someone gives a testimony. The Nationals than give the message. Usually it is a Pastor from the local church. Four people came to know Christ. The nationals will speak with the locals after they come forward. They will let then know about the church int he area. They also look at the people who are listening and will try to speak with them after the service.
Please continue to PRAY. PRAY for growth for the four new believers. Pray for strength as we continue to play with our Legos...just keep Praying!!!!!

"Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain." [Psalm 127:1, ESV]