Rod called late last week to let us know he would prefer if we stayed with the Williams, instead of going back with the team. A lot of people are connecting with their host families like we are connecting here, and didn't find it necessary to cut that off. We were supposed to leave here on Wednesday and meet back up with the team, and instead we will be staying here through the 1st, when we go to Guadalajara with the team. We are really excited about this, feeling confident in the relationships we have started to develop not only with the Mexicans, but also with the Williams. We were somewhat surprised that it worked out this way, being that we have anticipated being with a team of 20 most of the time, but we are excited to see how God uses this time in our relationship. We have had a lot of time to read, pray, and just talk and it is strengthening and encouraging us.
English classes have been going great. We teach the next door neighbors M-F 7:00-8:00pm, and Jordan has been working with their three kids (14, 11, 9), while Jessica is working with the mom. Then M-F we teach another class from 8:30-10:30pm with a big group of people. It is funny how different these two groups are. The first is very serious, and soft-spoken and the second is loud, and quite a diverse group of people. At the second class it is basically one family, and another group of young people who are all related in some way. There is a girl Violeta, who is very good at English that Jessica has been able to spend time with. They've been able to talk about life and connect, and we are praying that this relationship strengthens in the next two weeks. Jordan has been able to talk with Francisco, a young adult that does dance lessons with the kids after English class. Jordan is hoping to play the guitar with him and his brother this week, and continue to get to know each other better.
We'll be back at the school teaching tomorrow and are giving our first test!! Haha, we are so mean! We'll be riding the bus (not a school bus, but a city bus) by ourselves, so let's pray we don't get lost. We tried it out last week with Craig, and let's just say, we ended up walking about 1 mile in the desert. We forgive you Craig. Anyways... we're glad we are not leaving this week and get to spend two more weeks at the school and with the students.
So far no sickness, but our bodies are still trying to adjust and have their funny little ways of doing so! We would love to hear from you so please leave a comment or email us, because we have internet here and can get back to you.
Please pray for:
*clarity of what life will look like when we get back
*deepened relationships with our new friends
*to be challenged in our relationship to be more like Christ for each other
*to be obedient to God's calling here and at home
We are starting to miss home and miss all of you- hint hint.
Love you all!
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Hi Jordan and Jessica:
We have been reading your postings. Don't get dizzy going up those stairs.
Your work looks interesting and enjoyable.
I forgot to sign my name to the comment.It was grandpa.
Jordan and Jessica:
We read with interest your postings.Sounds as if you are learning allot about the culture. The pictures are interesting. We are good and awaiting John and family in July. Your are getting a world of knowledge and you will remember for a long time.
Stay well.
Grandma and Grandpa
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