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11 April 2010

“Journeying Mercies”

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I’m writing because Shari mentioned on Facebook that you should watch our blog for “the whole story”.

Well, the fact of the matter is, it would take too long to write right now. And the “story” really isn’t over.

Suffice to say, we are in the USA for a couple of extra nights, waiting for a document that we need for re-entry into Mexico. Our co-worker Rod Fry has been graciously helping us, and Lord willing we’ll be back in Mexico on Tuesday.

We’re all fine, and going to get some rest now.

If I started telling the whole story, I really would have to include the part about the big dog… and the pay phone… oh my, I would have to include the part about the applesauce… and that guy in the white van…. the storm… you know, I’m just not going to get into all that right now.

So please be patient, and we’ll get back to you! 😉

Good night.

9 April 2010

This past week’s Tweets…

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Walked into a Mexican restaurant in Texas today, and was greeted by a life-sized Elvis statue. Was he Mexican? #
I get to share about what's happening in Ixtapaluca with a prayer group in Dallas this morning. Cool! 🙂 #
Survived an endurance test-sitting on a bridge in hot sun and an overheating van for an hour+ before entering the USA. #
Crossed the Tropic of Cancer today. I hope crossing it too often doesn't give you any… #
Heading out on our road trip today, Lord willing! Packing up now… #
Just back from some great Resurrection Sunday worship with our new church! 🙂 #
Death cannot keep its Prey, Jesus my Saviour; He tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord! #
… low in the grave He lay … Jesus my Saviour … #
Just back from the city – tortured friend and family with my driving, but otherwise it was fun. 😉 #
Getting ready to go into Mexico City to meet a friend. Should be a fun day! (may the traffic be light!) 😉 #
What I'm reading: Bible study starts in Valle de Chalco: Perhaps you remember the relief work that we as a church … http://bit.ly/c04UiB #
What I'm reading: Life in Sudan: â€œI tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has ete… http://bit.ly/cnwRTc #

4 April 2010

Xochimilco on a Busy Day (video)

Jim Mexico, Video Blogs 0

On Saturday we went to visit someone we first met in Canada, who is working for the school year in Mexico City. We were also able to meet some of the mission team that she, Monica, has been with. It was great to see Monica and meet some of her friends! 🙂

When we found out she’d never been to Xochimilco, we decided to go on a whim. Actually, we haven’t been since we moved here, so Hannah and Nathanael have never seen it.

As you may or may not know, Mexico City was once called "the Venice of the New World". Started on an island, it expanded out into the lake with a series of canals. It was a beautifully organized, developed city when the Spanish first saw it.

Spreading out from the city were man-made mini-island gardens called chinampas. This brilliant method of farming provided rich soil and rapid growth and harvesting of crops for a rapidly expanding empire.

When the Spanish arrived, the chinampas covered almost 90 square km (35 square miles). Today, the lake is gone, and the few canals of Xochimilco are all that are left.

Taking a boat out onto the canals is popular with Mexicans and tourists alike. Especially on holidays – like yesterday. I talked to several people who worked there, and they all said that it was crazy-busy – busier than last year.

So, at times, it was more like bumper-boats than a leisurely float down the canal! But it was still fun to see the sights, and listen to the music. You’ll hear it and see it in the video, and see how gardening is still key in this small part of Mexico City.

Here’s your video tour of Xochimilco:

2 April 2010

This past week’s Tweets…

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What I'm reading: Consider Maple Syrup As a Healthier Sweetener [Health]: You can't use it in everything, unless y… http://bit.ly/aOAEMO #
Frantically trying to get some work done before a week or so of travel. 🙂 #
Doing taxes! Oh, joy! 😉 #
What I'm reading: 1st Sunday Service, JesÃºs MarÃa: Our team of 19* arrived early for our first service in a new ne… http://bit.ly/aJhTKS #
What I'm reading: What if it is not OK?: Playing around on a new Win 7 PC I got this.And what was the question anyway? http://bit.ly/c6G929 #
We had a mouse living in our stove. It sure left us with a stinky stove. Might need to have the insulation replaced? #
I think we just survived the big event in JesÃºs MarÃa tonight. I think. #

2 April 2010

On the Road Again…

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Driving north in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Courtesy of Google Maps
Well, we’ve decided to do a little more travelling – just a little – and this time is will be mostly holidays. 🙂

Tomorrow we’re going to head into the middle of Mexico City to visit with someone we met in Canada this past summer. She’s spending some months doing ministry here in Mexico, so we’re finally going to connect with her and enjoy a bit of time together.

Then we’re back in Ixtapaluca for Resurrection Sunday at our new church! So we’re very excited about that!

Then the next day (Monday) we’re going to head north for (mostly) family holidays for 10 days. For 6 of those days we’ll be enjoying the Mexican countryside, visiting friends in Mexico, driving and hanging out in general.

For the other 4 we’ll be in the USA, popping up to the Dallas to visit more friends, and pick up some supplies for the ministry, pick up our mail and other peoples’, and more driving and hanging out. 🙂

We’ll also be enjoying time at the border renewing some paperwork, and likely paying out some money for this and that – hopefully it will be a minimum!

It will be good to have some time away as a family in the middle of such a busy time. Hannah and Nathanael have special permission to come back a few days late for school (their holidays end on the 12th, but they’ll be back in school on the 15th). We arranged it that way so that we could be home for this Sunday.

Anyway, I don’t know how much time we’ll have to connect between now and when we’re back, so I just wanted to let you know what’s happening. We would appreciate your prayers as we travel and cross borders.

Have a great weekend remembering the One who brought us Salvation!

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