2012 A Year of Challenges!

Friends,

As we move into the New Year it is always good to reflect on where you have been and where you are going. For our family we continue to see God move in our lives. We hope to do better in blogging and keeping you up to date on our lives. As we move through 2012 we know there will be challenges but God will be with us and He is on our side. With that assurance there can be no fear!

Vonda is a steady rock and enjoys her volunteer work at the church food pantry and Carmen's school. She is also putting in about 10 hrs/wk at WIM filling in as necessary. What a special woman she is!!

Aaron continues in his studies at TX State Univ. He has three semesters to go but I think he has Senioritis already! It will be interesting to see where a degree in International Studies, focus on International Relations with a minor in Math, Spanish and Geography will take him!

Jessica did very well in Oaxaca. She is planning on another three month commitment this spring. She is also considering this for a long term commitment in the fall.

Carmen brings joy to everyone and is growing up too fast. She is an excellent student and is part of the school choir and AWANA's at church.

Chris will be traveling extensively again this year preaching, teaching, encouraging and visiting our people around the world. He is also planning a trip to Central Asia where he will investigate future ministry opportunities, short term and long term.

Thank you, our wonderful group of Champions! We are successful because of YOU! May 2012 be full of blessings, peace and joy!

Jessica is doing well

We just returned from a quick visit to Oaxaca for the WIM Regional Conference and also a visit with Jessica. She is doing very well, loves the children, loves the Casa and loves the variety of responsibilities she has. It is hard to believe she will be home in three weeks. The time has gone by very quickly for her and us. It will be good to hear her stories and what her future plans are.

While in Mexico we celebrated the 10th birthday of Carmen. She had a great time with the other MK's and really enjoyed seeing her sister.

The first photo is Jessica with one of the special children she helps care for. The second photo is Carmen on her special day.

Jessica to Oaxaca, Mexico

Friends,

Many of you know that our daughter Jessica will be leaving Sept 8 for a 3 month missionary internship serving at an orphanage in Oaxaca, Mexico. We are very proud of her following the leading of the Lord and not being pressured into the university trap that so many young people find themselves. We are praying that the Lord will give her clear guidance and wisdom for what her next education is to be.

Please pray for her to have a quick cultural adjustment and to get use to the lifestyle at the Casa. Pray for her parents not to be too sad and to have the right words to say when necessary. Pray for mom & dad, her brother and sister to make the adjustment of not having a daughter/sibling around all the time.

Thank you for your support of our family. May the Lord bless you all.