The last day is here....today (Sunday) we said goodbye to our Mexican brothers and sisters in Christ, friendships that were made in a very short time. We said goodbye to the church that has welcomed us so wonderfully. We enjoyed another ride from Antonio, our Mexican van driver, someone who will be hard to forget. We FINALLY got to watch "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days", and spent time playing Dutch Blitz with Susan, who hasn't got to sit down and rest the whole time we've been here.
It's been a great trip...a really great trip. The testimonies that were given today during church by our kids proved it. They shared how God has really shown them that His love is communicated in more ways than talking. It's with a smile, a hug, a giggle, a few mangled Spanglish words, a game of soccer, a bouncy ball, a painted face, a balloon animal, a joke here and there. God has also taught this team that it's been easy to share the gospel with perfect strangers who don't speak our language, but it's not going to be as easy when we get home and talk to those we love and live around. We are so thankful for Bryan and Susan and for the ministry they have here. They allowed 20 crazy people to crash and mix up their world for 10 days! And let me tell you, it's been a ton of crazy days!
It was hard to say goodbye today. Listening to the testimonies of our team and of the Mexicans really touched my heart. Their hearts were molded and changed while we were here. My love for the Spanish culture is continuing to grow, making it so hard to leave. God has called us to either go or to send. No one is called to do nothing. I am soooo thankful that I was called to go and that God was able to use me here, even for a short time. I am also sooo thankful that you were called to send. We wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for so many supportive and loving parents, great friends and families, hard working youth workers and a great God who wanted to use us in our weaknesses.
I loved being an encouragement to the Nevins. We definately added stress and confusion to their lives, but I think we also were a great help to them in the midst of that confusion. A couple of prayer requests are:
1. Safety for travel tomorrow, getting there on time and through customs smoothly
2. For the Bible Church of Texcoco, that they will grow in their faith and in their numbers
3. For the Mexican ninos (children) who accepted Christ and for those who had the seed planted
4. For permenately changed hearts of the team who traveled with us

It's really late, and I should be going! We'll be back in the US in less than 24 hours! See you soon!
~ Abby