Today was full of heart checks and celebrations.
We had a bit of time to "slow down" and work together as a whole group - moving Anna-Lydia and her family from her old one room "apartment" to the home our group build for her. On site we gave gifts, blessings, and prayer - dedicating her, her family, and her home to the Lord.
After a great sandwich lunch, we had our last opportunity to walk into town and spend our pesos before heading out as a team to the beach. This was our first real opportunity to take in the waves, the ocean breezes, and "frolic" on the sand. We spent a couple hours just running, splashing, and soaking in the sun's rays. It was, however, quite windy...and it was a stretch to wait for the sunset photo opp. We built a fire to roast hot dogs, marshmallows (and some roasted fresh strawberries...although, not sure why one would do such things...), and keep warm. It was a great closing time for the group.
Afterwards, we returned to the base and packed for our early morning departure (4am start tomorrow!). After some singing, sharing, and a great bedtime story by Mr. Brown, we are off to bed for a little while.
Goodnight! Pray for our journey home...
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Father in heaven, thank you for watching over the team during their trip down to Mexico and for the time that they spent blessing your people there. Thank you to the people from Welcome Home for their part in preparing the way for this group. Thank you for the strength and energy you provided each day to complete all the tasks that were set before the group and thank you for the blessing that this team has become to the people whose lives they touched and to each other. Father I pray for safe travel on the roads tomorrow and in the days to follow as the team points the nose of the bus toward home. I pray that when they take up their lives once again that they would do it with renewed energy and strength and hearts that are ready to serve in whatever way that you ask. I pray all this in Jesus prescious name. Amen
ReplyDeleteLove you Helena.
You ALL should be very PROUD for such a ((GREAT)) job you have done. Have a SAFE TRIP HOME
ReplyDeleteLove from Richelle's MOM
Big HUG & KISS for Richelle
Thanks for keeping us updated. It is a morning ritual for Ashleigh and I to check the blog before we get going. We are praying for a fantastic trip home with no hiccups along the way.
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Mrs. Rempel and Ashleigh
Amen. That was a beautiful prayer & it said it all. Please be safe on your journey home, we all miss you so much. You should be very proud of all you accomplished, and I think it will be a different group that comes back to us. That was a life changing experience. Love you, be safe.
ReplyDeleteJob well done, Mexico team! Praying for you as you travel home.
ReplyDeleteLove from the Kostamos