The last several days were extremely cold in Mexico and Texas as well. Not by Chicago standards of cold, but by our warm blooded standards that we have adopted since moving here. 50 degrees or less brings out the long johns for me. Anyhow, Connie and her two boys Adam and Ian are here from Nebraska to spend a week serving the poor. We spent one night in Mexico when the cold front blew through at 2 in the morning with 40 mph winds rocked the house, after basking in 80 degree temps just hours before. 45 degree difference from one day to the next. Oh well, give thanks in all circumstances, Thanks alot Lord.
Yesterday we braved the cold and got the walls framed for the team coming next week, while Paula, Connie and several other people painted the rest of the wood. Making next weeks teams build go faster and easier gave these guys something to do while here. Connie found out about our ministry by searching for ministries in Mexico helping the poor and decided to come down for a week and expose her two teen aged boys to Missions. They have had a blast playing with Mimi and Caleb as well as the other kids that they have come in contact with. A family trip with a purpose, brings them closer to God and allows others to see surrender in action. We bought everyone at the site an "elote" a piece of corn on a stick with mayonnaise , chili powder and powdered cheese on it. Mmmmmm good, except when the mayo is rancid and you get salmonella. But were all good. After a hard days work, Paula grilled burgers and then Connie and Paula made chocolate chip cookies before we headed back across the border. A great few days getting to know these guys.
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