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| Orchestras & Choirs Serving in God's Love |
| Update # 21 |
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| Our Return to The U.S. Border to Work and to Pick up the Violins |
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We were able to make a documentary and 2 other videos about the home
school orchestra in Missouri last year and we are greatly hoping it will
encourage other Christian young people. Our family spent many weeks and
hours writing the orchestra arrangements, practicing with, and filming
various groups of students. With all of the effort that has been
expended-PLEASE take time to view the three videos we produced in
Missouri. View them, listening to the words of the hymns and enjoying the
hope that God shows us through these young people. We recently returned
from working with old groups and new groups near Monterrey, Mexico.
Though there has been violence-God kept us safe. Working with children at
the orphanage was a major challenge and helped us grow. As has been said
before-there are so many places with eager, anxious to learn children-but so
few exemplary adults that are willing to sacrifice time. This was very
certainly the case at the orphanage. We began working with several children
from a small nearby Baptist church and that was very uplifting. We are
certain to hear and see more of them in the future. We spent time every week
trying to encourage a handful of students that we had started with 2 years ago
in La Fama. The mother of two violin students there has a Christian faith that
is real and it is always a blessing to hear how they have coped with various
challenges. After working with children in Monterrey we went on to spend a
few days playing with participants of one of Mexico's home school orchestras
in Saltillo. The event is a good challenge for all of us and it is a great
opportunity to meet other like-minded Christian families. Funding has been
very low so we needed to return to the US to spend a few weeks at a chicken
factory near to border to gain some income. That is where we are now but we
are hoping to leave soon.
school orchestra in Missouri last year and we are greatly hoping it will
encourage other Christian young people. Our family spent many weeks and
hours writing the orchestra arrangements, practicing with, and filming
various groups of students. With all of the effort that has been
expended-PLEASE take time to view the three videos we produced in
Missouri. View them, listening to the words of the hymns and enjoying the
hope that God shows us through these young people. We recently returned
from working with old groups and new groups near Monterrey, Mexico.
Though there has been violence-God kept us safe. Working with children at
the orphanage was a major challenge and helped us grow. As has been said
before-there are so many places with eager, anxious to learn children-but so
few exemplary adults that are willing to sacrifice time. This was very
certainly the case at the orphanage. We began working with several children
from a small nearby Baptist church and that was very uplifting. We are
certain to hear and see more of them in the future. We spent time every week
trying to encourage a handful of students that we had started with 2 years ago
in La Fama. The mother of two violin students there has a Christian faith that
is real and it is always a blessing to hear how they have coped with various
challenges. After working with children in Monterrey we went on to spend a
few days playing with participants of one of Mexico's home school orchestras
in Saltillo. The event is a good challenge for all of us and it is a great
opportunity to meet other like-minded Christian families. Funding has been
very low so we needed to return to the US to spend a few weeks at a chicken
factory near to border to gain some income. That is where we are now but we
are hoping to leave soon.
| Monterrey in the village of Los Cristales. We were excited to work with such a large group of children with such a broad range of ages. Our first class didn't go so well... it was very chaotic. So we began meeting with one or two students at a time. That went better...but then summer vacation came and most of the students went to stay with relatives for several weeks. Only the most difficult children were left behind. So we worked with the children that remained and we did make progress. Several of them were eager to learn and they really responded to individual attention. There were chaotic moments when 5 to 10 children showed up in our camper at one time wanting to practice or show Chris what they had mastered. When we left for Saltillo we left one of the new enthusiastic adults in charge of the violins and students. It seemed that most of them continued well while we were gone. But when we came back all of the children had returned. Some of the older boys we had worked with were being teased by other boys in their dorm for doing such a "sissy" thing as learn violin instead of learning to dance like Micheal Jackson. One of the most talented boys dropped out because of it and soon the others followed. We still had several of the younger students working well. But as we prepared to leave for the U.S. it became obvious that there was no adult that could really take a leadership role with the group. We left 2 violins for them to use but nobody was ever able to take the time to gather them together to be heard over the phone. While the violins never took hold there, there is a gentleman there that has been working with a few of the boys, teaching them guitar. We were able to repair 3 guitars that had no strings and get them started while we were there. Last we heard they were still working with them. While this was discouraging to us there remained hope. While we were there a small Baptist church in La Estanzuela, only a few miles away, heard that we were there and came to investigate. We visited their church one Sunday and were pleasantly surprised at their small vibrant service. They had several children and young people there that were very interested in learning to play violin. The pastor's son and two other girls already play well and they were very enthusiastic about leading a small group at their church. We got together with them several times to get them started and have been in contact by phone since we left. They are progressing well... and because of the strong leadership I think they will do exceptionally well. They are close to the orphanage and in the future may be able to get involved and make a difference there. The church is very supportive and will give the group opportunities to participate in their service. I guess we don't always know what God has in mind for us when we go somewhere. Sometimes we think it is one thing but it really is something else altogether! We are thankful that He can see the bigger picture. |
Damaris and Melissa are making amazing progress in La Fama despite multiple challenges that they
have faced this year. Communications with them has been a real challenge. Their telephone is
unreliable but at least we know that their mom is dedicated to keeping them going. During a few of
our practices 2 other students from the other class they attend were able to come and play with us
too. We gave them music from our repertoire and on a number of occasions were able to enjoy
playing more advanced pieces together. A local teacher has continued working with them on a
volunteer basis and that has been a big blessing. We hope that Damaris and Melissa are follow their
mother's example and keep their faith as a center point of their lives as the years pass on. We enjoy
including Bible verses in our teaching and consider it an important part of gatherings. Sometimes
this causes tension with others and on those occasions the families and young people involved need
extra prayer.
have faced this year. Communications with them has been a real challenge. Their telephone is
unreliable but at least we know that their mom is dedicated to keeping them going. During a few of
our practices 2 other students from the other class they attend were able to come and play with us
too. We gave them music from our repertoire and on a number of occasions were able to enjoy
playing more advanced pieces together. A local teacher has continued working with them on a
volunteer basis and that has been a big blessing. We hope that Damaris and Melissa are follow their
mother's example and keep their faith as a center point of their lives as the years pass on. We enjoy
including Bible verses in our teaching and consider it an important part of gatherings. Sometimes
this causes tension with others and on those occasions the families and young people involved need
extra prayer.
In August every year the various families in Mexico who home-educate their children gather
together in Saltillo, Mexico for the Hogar Educador conferences. As part of those conferences there
is an orchestra made up of home-schooled students. The orchestra spends 2 days practicing, and on
the second evening they perform for the parents at the close of the conferences. Last year was our
first opportunity to participate in this event and all of our children were anxiously wondering the
entire year if we would again be in the area so we could participate once again. We happened to be
in Monterrey this year so we were able to go. Chris was able to compose one of the hymns for the
orchestra and the director sent us the other music a couple of weeks early so we would have the
opportunity to practice up before the conferences began. It was a little easier this year to play some
of the songs though they weren't more difficult than last year. I guess that means we are making a
little progress. It was very encouraging to get together with other families with similar beliefs and
with musical talent. We met some new friends too which has opened up a new area for us to work in
this year. We video taped the songs during the last practice and put them on You Tube. I also put
these videos in the video gallery on this website.
together in Saltillo, Mexico for the Hogar Educador conferences. As part of those conferences there
is an orchestra made up of home-schooled students. The orchestra spends 2 days practicing, and on
the second evening they perform for the parents at the close of the conferences. Last year was our
first opportunity to participate in this event and all of our children were anxiously wondering the
entire year if we would again be in the area so we could participate once again. We happened to be
in Monterrey this year so we were able to go. Chris was able to compose one of the hymns for the
orchestra and the director sent us the other music a couple of weeks early so we would have the
opportunity to practice up before the conferences began. It was a little easier this year to play some
of the songs though they weren't more difficult than last year. I guess that means we are making a
little progress. It was very encouraging to get together with other families with similar beliefs and
with musical talent. We met some new friends too which has opened up a new area for us to work in
this year. We video taped the songs during the last practice and put them on You Tube. I also put
these videos in the video gallery on this website.
While at the conference we met a family that lives in Gomez Palacio in Mexico. Their children are
all home-schooled and all of them play musical instruments including contrabass, cello, viola, flute,
trumpet,and violin so we had a lot in common. We were able to take a week and go to their house for
a visit. They live on a small farm and our children were very interested in learning how to milk
goats, ride horses, and do the other farming activities. We even had one opportunity to go swimming
together which is a rarity for us. We had several evenings when we were able to play our
instruments together and this was very encouraging to us. We visited their church and were
surprised to find that other than the difference in language (spanish) it was quite identical to the
little church that we attended years ago in Wisconsin. They made us feel very much at home and it
was a great time of encouragement and rejuvenation for us. We are hoping to return to their village
and encourage the young people there to reach out to the children in the areas around their church
with their musical talents. We are still trying to decide whether to go there first or on to Guatemala
and stop there on the return trip. Pray for us that we will make the right decision regarding this.
all home-schooled and all of them play musical instruments including contrabass, cello, viola, flute,
trumpet,and violin so we had a lot in common. We were able to take a week and go to their house for
a visit. They live on a small farm and our children were very interested in learning how to milk
goats, ride horses, and do the other farming activities. We even had one opportunity to go swimming
together which is a rarity for us. We had several evenings when we were able to play our
instruments together and this was very encouraging to us. We visited their church and were
surprised to find that other than the difference in language (spanish) it was quite identical to the
little church that we attended years ago in Wisconsin. They made us feel very much at home and it
was a great time of encouragement and rejuvenation for us. We are hoping to return to their village
and encourage the young people there to reach out to the children in the areas around their church
with their musical talents. We are still trying to decide whether to go there first or on to Guatemala
and stop there on the return trip. Pray for us that we will make the right decision regarding this.
When we returned to Monterrey we began to worry as our funds to carry on had about dried up.
Also Coleen, who had just recovered from a chest cold suddenly came down with a fever and a much
worse cough. In the past when we needed antibiotics in Mexico it was as simple as walking into a
pharmacy and telling them what you wanted... But unknown to us, only three days before Coleen
needed the medicine, the law had changed. We stopped at a pharmacy and to our surprise learned
that it was now similar to the U.S. in Mexico, at least for antibiotics. So now we would need to find a
doctor to prescribe the medicine. Well, we were doing lots of other things and short on money so we
put it off for a few days and tried a couple of other antibiotics that we had in our kit. But they had
no effect. After a while it was clear that she was getting worse, not better. We saw a doctor in one of
the pharmacy offices and he prescribed a different antibiotic which helped a little but still didn't do
the job. A doctor at the church we go to in Monterrey told us that a test for TB was in order since
that is always a possibility. The test came back negative. (That was good) but the x-ray showed
pneumonia. So it was time to try a different stronger antibiotic. After nearly 2 weeks on the new
antibiotic she began to recover but it took a long time. She finally is feeling back to normal but is
not looking forward to the next cold that comes around.
Also Coleen, who had just recovered from a chest cold suddenly came down with a fever and a much
worse cough. In the past when we needed antibiotics in Mexico it was as simple as walking into a
pharmacy and telling them what you wanted... But unknown to us, only three days before Coleen
needed the medicine, the law had changed. We stopped at a pharmacy and to our surprise learned
that it was now similar to the U.S. in Mexico, at least for antibiotics. So now we would need to find a
doctor to prescribe the medicine. Well, we were doing lots of other things and short on money so we
put it off for a few days and tried a couple of other antibiotics that we had in our kit. But they had
no effect. After a while it was clear that she was getting worse, not better. We saw a doctor in one of
the pharmacy offices and he prescribed a different antibiotic which helped a little but still didn't do
the job. A doctor at the church we go to in Monterrey told us that a test for TB was in order since
that is always a possibility. The test came back negative. (That was good) but the x-ray showed
pneumonia. So it was time to try a different stronger antibiotic. After nearly 2 weeks on the new
antibiotic she began to recover but it took a long time. She finally is feeling back to normal but is
not looking forward to the next cold that comes around.
Well, the past 3 months have gone very quickly and much has happened. We are doing several
repairs as we are working at the chicken factory. The van had several front end parts that needed
replacing and the power steering pump died. Joseph and Chris have been working on those issues
when they aren't at work. We have enjoyed spending some time with Joseph, Pattijane, and Hannah.
It is amazing how Hannah has grown.
Elizabeth, Sarah, and I have decided to start a garden project when we get back to Guatemala. I
wrote to a few heirloom seed companies to see if they had any leftover seed from this year that they
might like to donate and the response was surprisingly encouraging. Four seed companies sent seed
so we are going this year ready to do another community project. I want to encourage the ladies in
the communities to save some seed for other families at the end of the season and share with one
another. It will be interesting to see how the different seeds grow. We have two communities in mind
to start with. One is at about 7500 feet in the mountains and the other is at about 11,000 feet...(much
colder climate).
Our two little kitties have grown fast and we found good homes for both of them. It was a lot of work
bottle feeding them at first and keeping them clean. As they grew they provided us with hours of
entertainment and some moments of frustration. I was worried that they would get run over by a car
as they spent too much time travelling with us and had absolutely no fear of cars. The children hated
to part with them but in our travels we knew it would only be a matter of time before they would
either be killed by dogs or a car... Better to see them go to a good home!
Please keep Domingo and his family (in Guatemala) in your prayers. You can read his story on the
special cases tab on our website. He gets a little worse each year. He is trying to continue providing
for his family but gradually his other hand has begun to shake and they can't afford expensive
medicines to control the symptoms. We wish there was more we could do for him.
We want to thank all of you for remembering us in prayer. It is a very important part of our ministry
to be backed by many prayers! We face various dangers along the way but if we know you all are
praying for us we can have confidence that the Lord will be with us in whatever we do in His name.
We love to hear a line now and then from any of you as well...It is an encouragement to know you
are there. At times it can seem like we are alone and far away from home.
We have added several new videos to our video gallery... and several new song files to our music
library. Feel free to send us feedback on our comments tab.(Or on our email!) :)
Keep in Touch and God Bless to all of You!
Blessings In Christ,
The Anderson Family - Chris, Coleen, Elizabeth, Sarah, Jonathan, and Samuel
repairs as we are working at the chicken factory. The van had several front end parts that needed
replacing and the power steering pump died. Joseph and Chris have been working on those issues
when they aren't at work. We have enjoyed spending some time with Joseph, Pattijane, and Hannah.
It is amazing how Hannah has grown.
Elizabeth, Sarah, and I have decided to start a garden project when we get back to Guatemala. I
wrote to a few heirloom seed companies to see if they had any leftover seed from this year that they
might like to donate and the response was surprisingly encouraging. Four seed companies sent seed
so we are going this year ready to do another community project. I want to encourage the ladies in
the communities to save some seed for other families at the end of the season and share with one
another. It will be interesting to see how the different seeds grow. We have two communities in mind
to start with. One is at about 7500 feet in the mountains and the other is at about 11,000 feet...(much
colder climate).
Our two little kitties have grown fast and we found good homes for both of them. It was a lot of work
bottle feeding them at first and keeping them clean. As they grew they provided us with hours of
entertainment and some moments of frustration. I was worried that they would get run over by a car
as they spent too much time travelling with us and had absolutely no fear of cars. The children hated
to part with them but in our travels we knew it would only be a matter of time before they would
either be killed by dogs or a car... Better to see them go to a good home!
Please keep Domingo and his family (in Guatemala) in your prayers. You can read his story on the
special cases tab on our website. He gets a little worse each year. He is trying to continue providing
for his family but gradually his other hand has begun to shake and they can't afford expensive
medicines to control the symptoms. We wish there was more we could do for him.
We want to thank all of you for remembering us in prayer. It is a very important part of our ministry
to be backed by many prayers! We face various dangers along the way but if we know you all are
praying for us we can have confidence that the Lord will be with us in whatever we do in His name.
We love to hear a line now and then from any of you as well...It is an encouragement to know you
are there. At times it can seem like we are alone and far away from home.
We have added several new videos to our video gallery... and several new song files to our music
library. Feel free to send us feedback on our comments tab.(Or on our email!) :)
Keep in Touch and God Bless to all of You!
Blessings In Christ,
The Anderson Family - Chris, Coleen, Elizabeth, Sarah, Jonathan, and Samuel
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We got word that the violins that we had ordered with the money that had been donated for their
purchase were in McAllen waiting for us. We were really uncertain of what to do. We still had a few
weeks of work to do with the new groups that we had started but without the violins it was already
difficult for the children who were learning to get their practicing done. Also we were very short on
money. Just buying groceries was getting to be a challenge and soon there wouldn't be enough to
even get back to the U.S. So finally Chris called the chicken plant in McAllen where he and
Elizabeth had worked before. Was there any work on the program that he had created last time that
he could do short term? We originally planned on staying for 2 weeks. We even contemplated
leaving the camper and bringing tents.(I am glad we brought the camper after all!) We have been
here for 8 weeks...Still a few weeks to go for Chris to finish his current computer project at the
plant. We haven't been able to save up very much as there are so many repairs to be done and so
many things we need while we are able to get them in the U.S. One of our LP tanks came undone on
our last trip and hit the road... (It could have exploded but didn't!) We are thankful that there was no
explosion. But we are afraid to use the tank anymore. And both tanks are very old so it is time to
replace them. We are hopeful that God will provide a way for us to return to Guatemala before too
long. We need new tires for the camper and a new electrical system (battery, charger, wiring) on the
camper as well... Much to do!
purchase were in McAllen waiting for us. We were really uncertain of what to do. We still had a few
weeks of work to do with the new groups that we had started but without the violins it was already
difficult for the children who were learning to get their practicing done. Also we were very short on
money. Just buying groceries was getting to be a challenge and soon there wouldn't be enough to
even get back to the U.S. So finally Chris called the chicken plant in McAllen where he and
Elizabeth had worked before. Was there any work on the program that he had created last time that
he could do short term? We originally planned on staying for 2 weeks. We even contemplated
leaving the camper and bringing tents.(I am glad we brought the camper after all!) We have been
here for 8 weeks...Still a few weeks to go for Chris to finish his current computer project at the
plant. We haven't been able to save up very much as there are so many repairs to be done and so
many things we need while we are able to get them in the U.S. One of our LP tanks came undone on
our last trip and hit the road... (It could have exploded but didn't!) We are thankful that there was no
explosion. But we are afraid to use the tank anymore. And both tanks are very old so it is time to
replace them. We are hopeful that God will provide a way for us to return to Guatemala before too
long. We need new tires for the camper and a new electrical system (battery, charger, wiring) on the
camper as well... Much to do!
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In Feb-March of 2010 we were in Missouri visiting family and friends when we had an
opportunity to visit the Sing and Play His Praises Orchestra and Choir. This was a group we
participated in regularly when our kids were younger. We proposed working on a joint project
together for the purpose of encouraging other Christian young people and families in other
places. Though their schedule was a busy one their directors were enthusiastic and we began
preparations for the creation of 3 videos that would include the performance of 2 hymns and a
documentary. We wanted hymn arrangements that would not distort the original melody but yet
would be exciting and interesting to perform so Chris rapidly began work on the arrangements.
Creating the original scores and then making continuous changes as the student musicians
practiced the music was a major challenge for everyone but in the end the results were very
satisfying. A number of persons worked very hard to see the original vision become a reality—
including the orchestra and choir members, their directors, and even an arranger/ conductor
from Monterey Mexico who contributed portions of Be Thou My Vision. We want to encourage
you to take the time to view all three of the videos. We hope you will be inspired as we were.
Below Is the link to the Video Gallery Page where you can find these videos.
opportunity to visit the Sing and Play His Praises Orchestra and Choir. This was a group we
participated in regularly when our kids were younger. We proposed working on a joint project
together for the purpose of encouraging other Christian young people and families in other
places. Though their schedule was a busy one their directors were enthusiastic and we began
preparations for the creation of 3 videos that would include the performance of 2 hymns and a
documentary. We wanted hymn arrangements that would not distort the original melody but yet
would be exciting and interesting to perform so Chris rapidly began work on the arrangements.
Creating the original scores and then making continuous changes as the student musicians
practiced the music was a major challenge for everyone but in the end the results were very
satisfying. A number of persons worked very hard to see the original vision become a reality—
including the orchestra and choir members, their directors, and even an arranger/ conductor
from Monterey Mexico who contributed portions of Be Thou My Vision. We want to encourage
you to take the time to view all three of the videos. We hope you will be inspired as we were.
Below Is the link to the Video Gallery Page where you can find these videos.
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This is a time of great uncertainty for many Mexicans as well as for us. As you may have heard on
Normally we feel quite safe on our travels but this year has made us feel somewhat
uncomfortable. We do know that we can trust in the Lord to keep us safe and so we continue on.
We would like those of you who pray for our safety to know that we are thankful for your prayers
and thankful to the Lord who has kept his hand over us thus far. We do not want to live in a spirit
of fear and if we do suffer some hardship we hope that we were working for the Lord and not only
for ourselves. We would rather risk our lives for the work the Lord has set before us than for
something silly. (Once years ago we wanted to go out for ice cream and on the way a deer totaled
our car...We felt very silly taking a loss like that for an ice cream cone!) Please keep praying. We
can do nothing without His guidance and protection.
Normally we feel quite safe on our travels but this year has made us feel somewhat
uncomfortable. We do know that we can trust in the Lord to keep us safe and so we continue on.
We would like those of you who pray for our safety to know that we are thankful for your prayers
and thankful to the Lord who has kept his hand over us thus far. We do not want to live in a spirit
of fear and if we do suffer some hardship we hope that we were working for the Lord and not only
for ourselves. We would rather risk our lives for the work the Lord has set before us than for
something silly. (Once years ago we wanted to go out for ice cream and on the way a deer totaled
our car...We felt very silly taking a loss like that for an ice cream cone!) Please keep praying. We
can do nothing without His guidance and protection.
We were in Saltillo...already half way to Gomez Palacio, so when a home schooled family we met
there invited us to their house we decided it would be a good time to go. We had 3/4 tank of gas when
we left Saltillo...really not thinking there would be a shortage of gas stations.... After quite some time
on a very lonely stretch of straight highway Chris mentioned that we needed to keep our eyes peeled
for a gas station. After a while he began to worry. Then we started praying for a gas station as the
needle dipped lower below the E than we had ever seen it. Finally we made a sign with a big black
marker that said "We need gas! Can you call the Green Angels?" We held it up to the window and
pulled up to a truck. He signalled to us that he would. We continued on for a while then pulled off
into a rest area. The truck stopped too and took Chris to the next town about 10 minutes further with
the gas can. After a while Chris came back with a different truck driver. When he offered to pay him
a little the man demanded $50! All he had done was give Chris a ride back. Apparently Chris had
asked a policeman at a police station for help and the police told the man (who worked for the
police) to take him back to the van. So Chris told the man that we would go back to the police before
he would pay him. So we drove on to the little town and found the police again. He said that to
charge $50 was ridiculous and told us not to pay anything. So we continued on, feeling a little better
but certain that the man was probably angry. On our return trip we made sure the gas tank was
filled to the top before leaving (and the gas can too!) That little town is the only gas station right in
the middle of the trek. I think all cars have to stop there for gas. Well, it was an adventure, but I feel
a lot better when things like that don't happen! I am thankful that in Mexico people will usually help
you if you need help...although a few will try to take advantage, always assuming Americans have a
money tree in their yard.
there invited us to their house we decided it would be a good time to go. We had 3/4 tank of gas when
we left Saltillo...really not thinking there would be a shortage of gas stations.... After quite some time
on a very lonely stretch of straight highway Chris mentioned that we needed to keep our eyes peeled
for a gas station. After a while he began to worry. Then we started praying for a gas station as the
needle dipped lower below the E than we had ever seen it. Finally we made a sign with a big black
marker that said "We need gas! Can you call the Green Angels?" We held it up to the window and
pulled up to a truck. He signalled to us that he would. We continued on for a while then pulled off
into a rest area. The truck stopped too and took Chris to the next town about 10 minutes further with
the gas can. After a while Chris came back with a different truck driver. When he offered to pay him
a little the man demanded $50! All he had done was give Chris a ride back. Apparently Chris had
asked a policeman at a police station for help and the police told the man (who worked for the
police) to take him back to the van. So Chris told the man that we would go back to the police before
he would pay him. So we drove on to the little town and found the police again. He said that to
charge $50 was ridiculous and told us not to pay anything. So we continued on, feeling a little better
but certain that the man was probably angry. On our return trip we made sure the gas tank was
filled to the top before leaving (and the gas can too!) That little town is the only gas station right in
the middle of the trek. I think all cars have to stop there for gas. Well, it was an adventure, but I feel
a lot better when things like that don't happen! I am thankful that in Mexico people will usually help
you if you need help...although a few will try to take advantage, always assuming Americans have a
money tree in their yard.
| Who should you fear if you are you are eager to do good? But even if you are to suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have, But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed in their slander. 1 Peter 3:13 - 17 |
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