Ministry/ Mobilization Van

As you all know, I am actively trying to raise money for a ministry/mobilization van to use in Mexico. This van is needed to transport the teams and interns coming for 2016 summer and beyond! Other missionaries will also be able to rent it, to use for their teams or events as well! 

There are some opportunities to give, as the year comes to an end! 

1. I put a blog out about a Jamberry fundraiser that is going on NOW- December 22. You can read about it here.... 40% of the money you spend will go directly to the van! Order now!!! 

2.  An anonymous donor has put up a challenge. They will match money that is raised from now until the end of the year, up to $1000. 

How to give... go to Camino Globals Website  and then put Specific Project: 063586 in the designation section. 

Party Time--- for a good cause!

Alrighty everyone.... for the next 10 days, there will be a fundraiser with Jamberry Nails!

If you don't know what they are...Jamberry Nails are non-toxic, heat-activated nail wraps that  are long-lasting and don't smudge or damage your nails! My favorite part is all of the designs!

The best part, is that the money raised in this fundraiser goes to buying a van.... to be used for groups, interns, and ministry! 40% of every purchase to be exact!

My goal is to raise a little more than $5,000 dollars to get the van by May, so I DO need your help!

On the facebook page... if you want to join that, there will be fun things going on, along with FREE giveaways!

If you do not want to go to the facebook page, you can go straight to the link to do some shopping!



If you are interested in helping me get a van, but not go through the fundraiser, you can do that too... just go here and put Specific Project: 063586 in the designation.

Closing Program!

Tonight was the closing of this block of classes. We had a great turnout, played games, honored the students that attended classes, sang christmas songs... and of course shared the Gospel!

Yet again, I am thankful for the parents, students, and teachers this block!  Oh and the friendships and  contacts we were able to make =0) It is why we do what we do!

Starting it all again in January!

End of the year!

Everyone is posting about options of end of the year gift giving... I have some options for you too! All giving is tax deductible =0)
If personal giving isn't something you can do, help set up a fundraiser!

1. Tiempo de Vivir

Our community Center in Mexico. This helps us do outreaches, pay community center rent, help with orphanage, old folks shelter expenses, wheelchairs, hearing aids etc.  Click here. All donations are tax deductible!

2. 15 passanger van

This will allow me (and other camino missionaries) to make it easier to transport teams and interns. This is a need i HAVE to have before summer 2016. Click here (Specific Project: 063586). All donations are tax deductible!

3. My personal Camino account, which helps me live (and Maggie too) day to day in Mexico. All donations are tax deductible! Click here!

Thankful, very thankful

Oh give thanks to the Lord, 

for he is good, for his steadfast love 

endures forever! 

(Psalm 107:1)

Tis the season for thinking about all the blessings that God has allowed me. There is no list long enough to give proper thanks...but today I am thankful for....

- God sending His son Jesus as a sacrifice that we/I may enjoy eternal life.
- I am thankful for Gods protection in everything. I am sure there is more protection that He has given then we will ever know.
- I am thankful that God has given me friendships. Here in Mexico (both other americans and mexicans)  and those who I have remained close friends with in the US. They are always an encouragement to me, exactly when I need it.
- I am thankful for technology. It allows me to stay in touch with friends and family from far away!
- I am thankful for my dog. She is the perfect companion for me to have around the house.
- I am thankful for all the things i never wanted to experience, but did. Times that are hard, times that I feel lonely etc. I know that even through those times, God is in control and he has perfect timing.
- I am thankful for the ministries I am a part of.
- I am thankful for a house to sleep in, food to eat, clean water to drink and clothes to wear, and I pray often for those who are less fortunate.
- I am thankful for laughter.
- I am thankful for my car and the ability to be mobile.
- I am thankful for the creativity that God has given me.
- I am thankful for the simplicity of the outdoors and the closeness to God I feel when experiencing it.
- I am thankful God restores my soul.
- I am grateful for the education that I have.
- I am grateful God has given me the opportunities to travel and see the world in new ways.
- I am thankful for coffee... without coffee.... well, you know.
- I am thankful for campfires, one of my all time favorite things, even if i don't get to experience them more often
- my health, even when it isn't perfect.
- Sweatpants, hot chocolate, and heating blankets.
-A really good hug
- I am thankful that God gave me faithful supporters (both prayerfully and financially) in order to give me the opportunity to serve here in Mexico.
-I am thankful that God’s love is unfailing. He is true to His words. He loves me. And He knows exactly what I need, always.
- I am thankful that my life’s far from being perfect because through the trials I am learning to TRUST God. Through the hardship I am learning more and more about God’s character as well as mine. I can cry and lean on God and no matter what He will never forsake me.  This I am the most grateful for.

The Car saga, final Part (i hope)

I could have written a part between this one and the one before.

I'll catch you up...
I went to buy my hatch back at Chevrolet. When he told me that he could find a used one... I didn't think it would be such a sketchy deal. But, buying it... in the dark.... not at the chevrolet dealership... and paying him very discreetly... but alas, I had a hatch! Shady... the whole thing was very shady.

I took it the next day (Thursday) to the auto body guy, who told me it would work! YAY! Said it would be done Saturday at noon! YIPPEE! 

Today I went around 1pm.... it is Mexico! My jaw about hit the floor when he told me it would be one more hour... its always, one more hour!

I know better, now, than to go back exactly an hour later. So, i ran some errands and went back. He told me the window guy was in fact... 10 minutes away (and he wanted me to pay his taxi) and it will take an hour. Went and ate lunch and came back and it was done!! 

(All done except I need to take the leave the tape on the back window until Tuesday... and I cant drive with the windows down til then either... the wind can knock out the back window until the glue has time to set.)

Happy to have Madam Blueberry back! Maggie is also excited, she loves her car! I am tempted to never drive her again and just sit and look at her! ;)

The Car Saga Part Three

If you haven't read the first two parts....
Part One
Part Two

The process was put off a bit by a small trip to camp this last weekend, but came back and today was ready to find a solution.

I went on Thursday to Chevrolet to ask about new (and used) hatch backs for my car. New, 5000 pesos or 350 bucks. And he was going to talk to a friend who has a friend who buys cars that were totaled. He was going to call me in an hour... yep I have heard that before! =0)

Well five days later, still no call. But, he did apologize for not calling. And he DID find a used hatchback for less than half the price! YES! He assured he would call in an hour (I am starting to think that is all he knows how to say).

Well its been about four hours since he said one hour, but I will give him until tomorrow. I am hoping its here before Thursday.... but not holding my breath.

Anyways, at least i think there might have been a solution to everything today, now just to get it here and in the hands of the body work guy!

I am ready for my car to be healthy and looking normal again!