Christopher and I have a passion for the Mexican people and we met the Conders through a missions conference at Friendship Baptist Church. Our families instantly clicked. They are so kind, loving, and real, But most importantly they have a calling that is very similar to ours. Christopher and I hope to one day live in Mexico and start a church. We know that we are still a long way from that, but it was nice to go down there and get a little taste of what God wants for our lives.
Matthew and Adriana have three children, Zachary, Russell, and Carissa. let me just say what a joy these kids are! They are some of the best behaved children I know. They were a huge help to Christopher and I when it came to talking with the children in Mexico. While we were there "Lala" was visiting. She is Adriana's mother. She is such a sweet and funny lady.
The day we arrived was Zachary's birthday and it was so much fun! They had there dinning room all decorated with blue balloons. We learned a new birthday tradition. "MORDIDA!!!"
After we had some cake we played games and dressed up and took goofy pictures.
Needless to say our first night was a blast!
The next day we helped them get ready for there Kids Club. They have a kids club in an abandoned house. This house is tiny. 30-50 kids show up to this Kids club every week. They are as happy as can be to learn about Jesus and sing praises to His name. They didn't seem to care one bit that there were so many of them in such a small area.
Some of the days we were there were used to run errands and to do the day-to-day tasks of a missionary family. We crossed the border two or three times.
Two of the days we were there we went and helped with a children's home. Its was so much fun. They help children who have been taken from a bad home situation. There were about 40 children in the home. They all seemed to be a family. Even though Christopher and I don't know much of the language the children were more than happy to play with us.
The last day we were with the Conders we went in to El Paso to see a Christmas program. During the program four people accepted Jesus in their hearts. It was a great way to end our trip.
The last morning we were there they had decided to throw Christopher a little birthday party. It was pay back time for Zachary.
We were so happy and blessed to be able to take this trip. It totally reaffirmed our calling. We may not understand God's timing but His ways are always better than our ways. Thank you to everyone who helped us with our trip. Our hearts are still there.
Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
-Allie
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