Day Off!

Today, July 18, was our day off (and also Ron's birthday!) from reading, so Sam and his mom took us to see some sights around Morelia. It was a good day and we were able to see some ruins from before the Spaniards came to Mexico, a monastery that was built by the Franciscan friars, and the copper town of Santa Clara. Lunch was squeezed in at a lovely place called La Mesa Blanca - the White Table. It was in the middle of nowhere but so beautiful with good food. We were gone the whole day and enjoyed every minute!

Jackie, Carissa, Marilyn at ruins

Baptistry in front of church

Lunch

Hammering out the copper

Here are some real cowpokes! Mexican style!

Our first party! July 16

We had our first LST party last night - it was a very fun night and those who came enjoyed themselves very much. Jackie did such a good job preparing and bringing neat decorations. We ordered tacos as we knew everyone would enjoy eating them.

One of our readers, Gabby, wants to take us out for tamales tonight! Should be fun! He and his wife, Lulu, have been reading with the other teams who came here - they love to show off their country. Now, their son, Gabo (Gabriel Jr) is reading and will join us. Here are some pictures from last night's party.

The kids table

Itzia, Gabo, Gabby

This was hilarious! Leo, one of our readers, had such a fun time trying to get the last chair!

Morelia Day 3 and 4

Day 3 in Morelia was good all morning and then we started having no-shows. Have make some calls and invited several, also. Tonight is our first party! It's a Surfing one! Jackie is the party-animal! Here is Carissa reading with Maru and Jackie in the background entertaining Vladimir.

We got to go downtown last night - Maru and her son, Vladimir, took us and Aldo for those yummy Mexican tacos!! It was so much fun!

Day 2 - Done!

July 14

Today was a beautiful day here in Morelia - cool enough for jackets this morning. I am so sorry for all you hot folks suffering in Texas! We were able to walk to the church offices this morning so got to see a lot of the area from a different perspective. Here is a street close to the the office. Beautiful trees!

It was a fairly quiet day with a few no shows but several did come. I was able to meet and read with Jorge - he's been reading with many of the RHCC ladies this year and last.

And Claudia has been coming also. She is reading with Jackie.

LST reading began today!

What a wonderful day! Began after a good sleep finally! We were able to have breakfast and find our way to the Rio de Vida office. And readers began coming! It was a fun day and enjoyed reading with some we had heard about from the previous teams and then a fun new ones! Gabby and Lulu had been reading together for several times. Tonight Gabby (Gabrielle, the guy) brought his son, Gago (also a Gabrielle) and Itsia with him. First time to read for Gabo and he decided he wanted to begin Luke at the beginning! That was very neat! Jackie and Carissa were kept busy and loved getting to meet and read with Claudia, Maria, and several others.

Got to attend Sam's 40th BD party combined with Sofia's 7th BD celebration at the Gonzalez's new home. A big crowd came and it was fun to be there. I posted pictures on Facebook of all this. If you aren't on FB, let me know and I'll send you the link!!

Blessings to all those who are praying for us!!

~Marilyn, Jackie and Carissa in Morelia, MX

We have landed in Morelia!!!

Yes, after a very LONG day with only 4 hours of sleep we were able to get on the plane from Leon (again) and actually LANDED in Morelia!! Praise God! What a relief! We had become friends with the pilot and hope to post a photo soon.

We got our bags and found a taxi - he took us to the place where the church was having their retreat and arrived to see Ann and Isabella waiting for us. A sight for sore eyes after this great adventure! We hope to see what God will do with this experience.

The church was gathered and I was able to greet loved ones - that was so fun! Then Sam brought us to the front to introduce Jackie, Carissa and I to the church and he prayed over us. So sweet! It was a good service as Sam's brother Isaac spoke and many came to rededicate themselves to God with tears. The best part was seeing two young ladies putting Christ on in baptism! Pictures to follow as left my card reader at home:-(

We are settled in the LST apartment after a lovely lunch at Santitos and a trip to the grocery store with Ann. Ready for a good night's rest. We love you all! And we start reading tomorrow!

Stuck in Leon!

Well, we left DFW on time, got to Houston early, and left to head to Morelia, Mexico. Circled Morelia 3 times but could not land because of wind shears! So headed to Leon - landed, refueled and tried again to land at Morelia airport - but no go. So back to Leon and it only took around 3 hours for us to get vouchers to stay in a very nice Holiday Inn Express. Got almost 4 hours sleep and now praying we do arrive in Morelia today! Now if only we knew where we were going once we get there?? Stay tuned!!