Dear Family and Friends!
Greetings from sunny Mexico! I just wanted to send a short update on our past two and a half weeks. We had a good road trip out here and the kids did amazing. We had one flat tire but we were able to get it fixed quickly and arrived in Tijuana right on schedule.
Since arriving, Garrett has been really busy working on construction documents and plans for a building that will house volunteer teams that come to the YWAM campus. These teams come four days at a time and construct homes for families in need in the area. The building is just in its beginning stages, so its given Garrett great opportunity to use his skills in architecture.
On Wednesday, I was able to teach “how to prepare and present a teaching” in the School of Biblical Studies. This week, the SBS students are teaching Old Testament overview to small groups on the YWAM campus and church groups & homeless ministries in Tijuana. I felt honored to teach these students as they take truth of His Word to both believers and non-believers.
I have also been busy with the kids! It has been nice to get out into the sunshine and play outdoors for a change (such a contrast to winter in Montana!). The first day we were here, Isaiah said, “I want to stay here forever!” (in response to a comment on the weather). There is a preschool on campus so Isaiah and Noelle have made a few friends and really like the teacher. Lilly is a summer girl and all she wants to do is play outside... so therefore, all I feel like I’m doing is chasing her!
Loving the sunshine! (Yes, that is the ocean in the background!)
We went to the San Diego Zoo last Saturday and had a great time! The kids loved it and I couldn’t believe that they lasted 8 hours in the park before calling it quits. It was just a great day being together and enjoying our little family. I’ve included a few pictures for your enjoyment! :)
Can you see the panther?
The giraffe was Noelle's favorite!
We do have a few prayer requests:
- Please pray for continued wisdom and energy for Garrett as he works on the project.
- We will be heading to YWAM Ensenada at some point in the next couple weeks. Please pray for a safe drive as well as a productive time meeting to discuss the construction that will begin soon on that campus as well.
- Tires! As I mentioned earlier, we had a flat when we were in Las Vegas. It was fixed but we have noticed one of our other tires has a slow leak as well. We will be back in San Diego this weekend and need to figure out what to do with the tires as they aren’t safe to drive back home to MT. Please pray that we will find good tires at a great price and that this will be resolved!
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. We know that we do not do this work alone and we feel privileged to be working alongside you.
Blessings!
Garrett, Sarah, Isaiah, Noelle and Lilly
