Well, it seems impossible, but my time here in Juarez is drawing to a rapid close.In some ways it seems like I just arrived here, with all those butterflies in my stomach, uncertain but knowing God had something beautiful in store for me.And in some ways it feels like I've lived here for years?and that these people I've grown to love so much have always been a part of my life.The strange and wonderful thing I can embrace right now is that they always will be a pa...

What an eventful few weeks have surrounded me since I returned to Juárez after a wonderful Spring Break.  We had an American team here who worked on the school and even laid a brand-new basketball court!  We ventured in the community to complete our most recent service project, after which the kids were rewarded by being able to play for a while the inaugural games of soccer and basketball on that new court.  We've had several Mexican holidays?the lea...

Ahh, coming home is always a welcome change. I’m thankful to have this spring break to be back in Colorado with friends and family—time to reflect, plan what will come next in my time in Mexico, and most importantly time to spend with the Lord seeking His will. But I must say it gets stranger and stranger to come back here the longer I live in Juárez. I suppose I’ve just become more used to my home there, that some things here seem unfami...

"No te vayas!!" That is the silly cry that makes me light up with thankfulness. It translates "Don't leave!" My good friends Susy and Yadira have been saying it a lot lately. They are both moms of my students here, and they are dear dear friends of mine. They both help out the school in various ways--in the office, at our community store. This past week I had the privilege of spending time with them while an American team was staying her...

Do you ever have those moments where you seem to hop out of time, take a step back, look at where the Lord has brought you in your life and think, “Wow. A year ago, I wouldn’t have imagined this is where I would be. I never would have thought this is what I would be doing.” When you know it’s the Lord who brought you to this place, it tends to be the best kind of feeling. I’ve been having those a lot recently, especially since I just...