Day 5

Another exciting day.  A water leak in one of the houses filled a bathroom with two inches of water and kept Ruben busy on a water sweep.  Robin is still coming to terms with the fact that she will be teaching in a foreign language (Mexican sign) that she does not know.  She will also be teaching Spanish to her students, her own kids and a few of the staff.  She's much more comfortable with that.  The only thing that makes any of us confident that we are equipped for this is that where the Lord has called He will provide and we are sure that He has called us to this ministry.

Micaela will be a teacher's aide in the youngest class and is very excited to begin serving the kids.  Amber is the teacher in that class and Ruben and Robin are very happy that Micaela will be spending time with such an exceptional young woman.  If you do not know Amber, go to www.RanchoSordoMudo.org and read her bio.  She and her husband are great examples of obediently following the Lord's calling.

Christopher has been very busy helping his dad.  He is learning many new skills and runs from one end of the ranch to the other with a great attitude.  This is really saying a lot when the temperature is over 100 degrees.  Ruben and Robin were so relieved today when Erin offered to give him a haircut.  She did a great job and we have stopped calling him Justin B.  Erin is also an incredible servant.  What a comfort it is, as a parent, to know that your children are being influenced by such Godly young people.

Danielle and Kelli are working like crazy!  From laundry to KP duty to organizing teacher supplies they are very busy.  We are certain that they will consider it a break when school starts next week.  We are going to the States on Saturday to purchase a swamp cooler so that the house will be bearable during the day. Otherwise, school would have to be postponed until cooler weather.  Our ceilings will not support fans so everyone tries to sleep with a fan right in front of their bed.  Okay for the evenings, but not for daytime.

Gotta go, a large (and I do mean large) bug just ran across the floor!  Oh well, at least the mouse is dead.

Blessings from Mexico!