A Little Bit of This and That

So I am really late with updating my blog (again) and thought the best way to catch you up on the last few months would be to list some highlights … 

September

*Mexican Independence Day – This holiday is celebrated in September and for the first time, I was able to go to the big parade in Mexico City. Obed took me and we watched the 2 hour military parade. It was really cool to see all of the different branches of the military here, to hear a lot of traditional music, and to see helicopters and jets. 

 *New Field Director – Our new field director and his family moved into my old apartment here at the Genesis House. They are a very friendly couple with two sons and a baby girl. One of the first things our director David did after moving in was host a cookout for the girls at Genesis. It was a great time of fellowship and food.

*Cultural Fair in Texcoco – Chapingo is one of the local universities and hosts a cultural fair annually. It was a fun night, shared with good friends, delicious food, coffee, and shopping. Nights like these make me feel like I’m in college again … I am so thankful for the American friends God has brought into my life here in Mexico – some who are here long term and some who are here just short term. 

October

*Another family of 5 arrived – The 3 girls live at Genesis and the 2 boys live next door at Esperanza. These 3 girls have certainly brought a lot of “life” and energy to the house.  Not mention that their youngest brother tries to escape from kindergarten daily ...

 *2 boys arrived – The brothers are living at Bethel House in Texcoco and have impressed us with their calm dispositions and respectful attitudes. 

*School Game Day – We cut the school day short and spent the afternoon playing games and eating together. With all of the new kids arriving, the Ninos family just keeps growing. It’s such a blessing to see all of the kids interacting with each other and accepting the new faces. 

*Brenda’s Birthday – Brenda came to live at the Genesis House in July and has a contagious smile that lights up the room. She may be leaving us to go back to live with her mom sometime in the near future. We made her birthday extra special. Doesn't her picture just melt your heart?!