18!!

It's official... we now have 18, yes 18, GCH kids sponsored to attend the private schools this next school year! This is amazing to us, as we know the economy has been hard on everyone. But praise God, several generous donors have commited to sacrifice to give our children a better future!

Since enrolling our children in the schools here, we've noticed a huge difference in the level of education they receive in the public and private schools. The private schools offer computers, art/music, English, more days of instruction, and higher academics.

We have prayed each year for more and more of our children to have this opportunity. This year, we even got one more sponsored then we had anticipated.

We thank God for those of you who are sacrificing and praying for our children! Time to rejoice...

The plight of people here...

Yesterday, as I drove over the border, I was struck by the amount of beggars I saw. It seemed like more than usual. Then I began to think about the situation so many here now face...
With the situation of the economy, those that used to commute to the US for blue collar jobs are now unemployed.
With the media hype about the violence here, those that worked in tourism before (restaurants, hotels, shops) have lost jobs left & right as these venues close. Toursim has declined drastically. The people are hit hard both ways.
As I looked at my fellow man & womankind hold their cups to ask for money or try to sell me their trinkets, I felt tremendous compassion for them. I couldn't possibly fill all their cups or solve all their needs, so I prayed and pondered.
I realized that by living down here, I sometimes get used to seeing things like this... it's a part of daily life to see desperate or difficult situations and people. But I pray I never get to the point where I don't feel compassion for the people around me.
I thank God that 5 years ago He sent our family to serve and love the people of Mexico. We've gained such a love for them & our commitment to them is stronger than ever.
Please remember to pray with us for the people here who are struggling.

My kids, gloating in the moment

I feel right now I'm the most blessed mom on earth. My husband had to run out for something, so my 11 year old (Georgie) took over the nightly reading time (Georgie's in the middle). Eric (on the right) ran to hear what his older bro. was reading. They're reading a Dr. Seuss book. Ok, going to go basque in what God gave me tonight...