Back from Puebla

Good evening, everyone!

I just wanted to stop by to let you know we have returned from Puebla.  We had a wonderful time, thanks in a great part to the generous hospitality of fellow team members, Chalo and Beth Sandoval.  It was great to get to know them a little, and some of their family.  We learned a little more about what they’re involved in – such as the Christian publishing house Ediciones las Américas, and a church plant, for example.

We enjoyed meeting some of the people of their church today.  Shari and I had the opportunity to share a little and sing a couple of songs.

It’s really interesting, actually, how different ministry is in every part of Mexico (and we’ve only seen a few parts).  Of course some of it just has to do with different people being involved in whatever is going on.  But every area has a different mix of rich and poor, different schedules, different types of work, different challenges.  It was good to visit the O’Brien family in San Juan del Río recently too (I believe I have a few pictures up now from that trip).

Of course, whenever we leave Mexico City, we notice how BIG everything is.  Things are pretty crammed together here in Mexico City, and if you want a big space you pay big bucks, if you can find a big space!

We had a chance to stop in to see the Blycker family too (there were many more we wanted to see, but didn’t have a chance – maybe next time!).  We had a fun night with them – I’ve got some pictures I’ll show you later.

I spent quite a bit of time with doctor-related things.  Maybe I can tell you more about that later (still need to visit another doctor tomorrow, I think – maybe I should wait until I can give the full story!).

Anyway, thanks again to Sandovals for showing us around a bit (and putting up with us), and your hospitality.  And thanks to their church family for the warm welcome.  🙂  And thanks to the Blyckers for the fun evening – and the pizza ….