Alexia’s Rite of Passage
So, I’m wrapping up our trip to Mexico by sharing about our last day that included completing what we started on the first day of Alexia’s Rite of Passage. Now it was our turn to give her our gifts of love and best wishes, as well as show her videos sent to her by friends…
How Could I Complain About…..Anything?
So why have I posted so much about our missions trip? And, what is the big deal about going on a missions trip, or even being missions-minded? And why take children with us on a missions trip? 1) It opens our eyes to the blessings we have in our lives. 2) It opens our eyes…
We Just Couldn’t Help It — We Just Had to Give
Before we ever left for our missions trip, we had raised thousands of dollars for the host church that so generously guided us, but by our 4th day there — we were so in love with the children and families and the volunteers, that we just couldn’t help it…..we had to go toy shopping for…
We Can Be A Miracle As The Hands of Christ Extended
On the night of our 3rd day of our missions trip, Staci Wallace was the keynote speaker for a beautiful church congregation. She spoke about the power and ability that we all have with Jesus living big in us. “We can ‘Be a Miracle’ — as the hands of Christ extended — to the world…
And I Was Hungry and You Fed Me
Later in the afternoon on Day 3 of our Missions Trip, we were able to be a part of the “Firefly” Program where a truck is loaded with food to serve near the School of Champions — the area where there was a city dump where the children and adults would scavenge for food or…
Let the Little Children Come
Our Missions Trip – Day 3, started early as we were taken to four day cares in very impoverished neighborhoods/areas where the needs are the greatest. And the roads are the most washed out, but now where the little children are tenderly loved, fed three meals a day and given special care so that their…
All Soul’s Day – Remembering our Loved Ones
Today is All Soul’s Day (commemoration of the faithful departed) in the Catholic Church. In these photos, you’ll see banners that have the names of all of those who died in the last year in the church. Loved ones walk down the aisle carrying a rose (the rose ceremony) symbolic of their loved one who…
School of Champions
Our 2nd day was still in progress as we made our way to the School of Champions. The School originated for “the Children of the Dump” to bring relief and hope to needy children and families living in and around the garbage dump areas of Puerto Vallarta. The adults and children picked through the garbage…
Being Difference Makers
On the 2nd day of our missions’ trip, we were all about the business of reaching our hearts and hands out to the children. “Be A Miracle” – se un milagro – was our goal. On this day, we would meet up with the reality of what “behind the scenes” is all about. And, this…
Alexia’s Rite of Passage
Alexia’s Rite of Passage Day The first full day we were in Mexico, we got a beautiful view of Puerto Vallerta — from a tourist’s point of view. Lots of palatial hotels and resorts and shops galore. Cruise ships in port. Who would ever realize what we would eventually experience from “behind the scenes”? But,…