I'll admit it. Things were so busy the weeks leading up to Christmas that when the day after Christmas came and we were off to Mexico, I secretly wished we were going to lay on a beach somewhere. I wanted to sleep, swim, read, and daydream. I really didn't feel like building a house. You're shocked aren't you? And I seem like such a nice person.
But, as soon as we arrived on site, I was so happy that God had me right there in Juarez. Building this house will remain one of the highlights of my life and even more cool, we got to do it with my entire family. My parents, sisters, brother-in-laws and nieces and nephews. It was incredible.
Day one...This is where Flor, Sergio and their three kids lived, sharing the home with lots of relatives:
Day Three: Flor and Sergio and three kids get a new house:
Judiann makes a new friend:
This absolutely beats laying on a beach any day...hands down. There's only one problem, I really want to do it again. My beach days could be gone forever!
I am totally with you for doing it again!!!
Posted by: Anna | January 05, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Hey Janet,
You have been on my mind lately and I decided to see if I could "find" you. I am Michelle from Aurora, IL, you and I went to India (separate trips) in 2006. What a blast for me to see that you went to Juarez, Mexico! My dad goes there
4-5 times a year to build. My youngest son went last summer with one of their teams, but I love the idea of a family trip. Glad to see you are all settled in your new place.
Many Blessings,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Klisares | January 10, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Now Janet - don't give up on the beach - we could do a mission trip again and THEN go lay on the beach for a day or two!! Mom
Posted by: Peggy Bergfalk | January 12, 2008 at 07:01 PM