Ending Strong

This past week we, as a family, went to Veracruz where Aaron has been working on the well. It was a little hard in the fact that we had to rough it a bit with there not being any running water to bathe with but we all adapted well. Sadly, Aaron was unable to salvage the well that he started. He couldn't get the bit out because it was so deep in mud. So he just tried to work around it. However there was so much mud from sitting so long before he was able to get back that it just clogged the filter up. Then to make matters worse the sides caved in on it and we couldn't get the filter out to clean it. This happened Sunday before we were to leave on Monday, which left no time to start over again. So the hole was filled in before we left. We have no idea why (spiritually speaking) the well didn't work. But we know that God's ways aren't always our ways and He has something greater for us down the road. It is in these times that we just trust Him only. But we did see God work in other ways through this project. There are two local Baptist Churches, 20 and 40 minutes away from the village, that have taken this little village under their wing and are very close to having a church plant meeting in the cabin we stayed in. Through this project God was able to bring a village together for a common purpose: water. Even though it may seem like a failed project we can't call it that. There were just too many things that was learned from the experience from Aaron's view point like what to do differently next time to adapt it to work here in Mexico. Below is the link to a few pictures from the weekend of how the girls entertained themselves away from their toys and technology! It was a great weekend for all of us.

Cabin in Veracruz

He is Risen!

What a busy and difficult April we have had! Where has the month gone? This month we have dealt with a lot of sickness. Aaron had an intestinal infection that is hopefully now under control as well as back troubles that put him flat on the floor for a couple of days. He said that all the back massages the girls gave him really helped him heal quicker :). We also had our first bout of head lice. We found it on both girls and boy was this a nightmare. We have never dealt with it before and never want to have it again. For a week we were washing everything everyday and nit picking for hours upon hours. The other bad part about this is that Brie was asked the week before to give the Easter early service devotional for the church. But because of the work it took to get rid of the lice she wasn't able to prepare very well. She was able to get it done but pretty much had to read what she wrote in Spanish with the lack of time to know the devotional better. But it all worked out. The early service was held at 6am with the emphasis on the women that came to the tomb in the early morning on the day of the Resurrection. Because of this emphasis a lot of Baptist churches here allow the women to lead the Sunday services on Easter Sunday, which is why Brie was asked to give the devotional. Also on this Sunday the women all wear white. Brie and Mylee were able to attend a 15th birthday party that was held at the church as well this month. Aaron was sick on the day of the party and was unable to attend and Evie stayed home to take care of her Daddy :). This was the first one we have attended since being in Mexico and was surprised at how much time and money were put into this celebration (picture a wedding and reception). Below are a few pictures from this month including Easter and the 15th Birthday and a few other fun pictures of the girls. Enjoy!

Easter and 15th Birthday Party

First Well Trip-February

I wanted to give you all a visual of what Aaron is doing this weekend and some of the helpers that may be back to help. As you are looking at these please be praying that they will be able to find water and complete the first well. Thank you for taking the time to lay this project at the feet of Jesus.

Feb Well Pictures

Mylee's Birthday and Monte Alban

A few weeks ago we went and visited our new teammates Karen and Jimmy and their family to make sure they were settling in well. While there we were able to go and explore some Zapotec indigenous people ruins called Monte (Mount) Alban. We had a great time getting to know our new teammates and are very excited to see how God will work through us as a team. There are also pictures of Mylee's 8th birthday party and an UNWANTED house guest! Enjoy.

Mylee's Birthday and Monte Alban