I know it's been soooooooooo long!
While I love to be planned and organized and know exactly what I'm doing each day/month, my wonderful hubby is...well, he's organized and and full of plans and completely spontaneous.
So with only a couple weeks notice, we ended up heading up north to our home town and spent the past 6 weeks there!
It was a combination of plans that came together in something we never expected.
Daniel needed to take Chuy back to Tijuana for his second year of Bible college, Elijah needed to get to the states to take his Comptia A+ exams (which he took and passed!! Great mentoring from ITonRamp), Daniel had promised to take the children camping this year, and since we love and miss our families so much, we made everything into one big trip!
We left thinking we'd go there and back in about 15 days, but we're on Mexican/Lockwood time..15 days turned into 42 days.
We came back so blessed and encouraged. Our home church as well as a couple other churches had a "stuff the trailer event" giving so many things for our family, our church/ministry here, and the construction. In fact, so much was given, we couldn't possibly take it all home. So our church surprised us with a new, bigger trailer!
We came home with everything from paint, doors, windows, a sink, a piano, tools, Sunday School/Home School supplies to food, dishes, blankets and clothes.
We have so much work to do here and with new supplies, our days will be long and full. But there is no greater joy than living each day working for our Lord!
I said this would only be a minute and I've got a handsome man who will be walking through my front door any minute now, so I'll just leave you with a few pics from our time up north.
And for those of you who are interested in helping with our annual Christmas box project this year, look for the details (including USA shipping!!) here soon!
Psalms 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works!
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| It all began at this very spot almost 19 years ago where he asked me to marry him. Burney Falls, Burney California |
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| Getting ready to head into Subway Cave |
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| Hiking down to the falls |
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| Hey, we're almost back to Mexico!! :) |
I knew the silence meant you had some big adventure to share! Hay for you and for your safe return! Lease update more:)
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ReplyDeleteThat picture of you and hubby is adorable! And the children ... Oh my ... Have grown soooo much!
ReplyDeleteYAY! So glad to see you updated:) Sweet pictures! I'm glad you all had a blessed time here in the states. Hope you have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteI love the waterfall picture!! It seems like you were gone for six weeks and all of the children grew six inches:) What a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteLoved the whirlwind update and all that God has been doing with your family. Sooo good to hear from you and rejoicing with all the blessings you went home with. So fun!
ReplyDeleteThe kids are getting so big and I bet are such big helpers.I'll be sending you a note soon, via email.
{hugs} ~Cinnamon
Wow. I am so thrilled to read this post! Sounds like an amazing trip and God worked so mightily!!! What an amazing story about the trailer, and filling it, and all you were able to bring back to Mexico! I know you all have so much going on and I'm sure it's a blessing to be back, also! The kids all look WONDERFUL, and I love the pic of you and Daniel! So Sweet!
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Congrats, Elijah! Great job! I'm glad all of you were able to have a great time in the States. Maybe next time you visit, you could shoot for the northeastern area? (hint, hint) :D The "stuff the trailer" event is an amazing idea! I'm sure it was a great blessing to your family. :)
ReplyDeleteWe are getting back about the same time...back to blogging that is. :) SO excited to hear how God has been blessing you and of you mini vacation! It looks like it was a lot of fun. Looking forward to keeping in contact again. I keep thinking of emailing you.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I have never commented before, but I am truly grateful for your posts and the work that ya'll are doing. Your family just radiates with love and it is such a wonderful example of a Christ-centered home. It is so wonderful hearing of all those who have come to Christ. My prayers are with your family and the people you all come to meet and witness to. God Bless
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