After our time at the orphanage, the four of us went to drop off three more pairs of shoes at Jose & Adelaida's home in the opposite direction. This was the first time Norma came with us, and she was such a blessing to them. I learned more about this elderly couple in this short time with an interpreter! God is so good! They wouldn't let us leave until they fed us, so we all enjoyed another one of Adelaida's feasts. We are praying that Pastor Marciano & his wife will be able to visit them after we leave, and share more of Jesus with them.

There is one young boy, named "Chacho" we'd like you to pray for. I think he is almost 18 years old, but has a very severely deformed face, has been having alot of seisures, and one of the workers told the Pastor that he is very ill, and could die at any time. The Doctors don't expect him to live past 20 years old at the most. I believe he has been at the orphanage for most of his life. He is so sweet, and always shakes our hand & has a smile for everyone.

We want to thank the two churches who gave us an abundance of shoes, and many individuals, who joined together in the name of Jesus to share in this ministry. We also want to thank our dentist, Dr. Faucette, for his generous contribution of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss for each of the children. Others gave medicines, a few toys, and support in so many ways. We, and the people we reach give you a big thank you!

This boy was proud to show off his shirt, and new shoes. They are all so precious! The ones that remembered us from last year came up & gave us hugs. It really tears at your heart when you find out that Mexico doesn't let too many of their children in the orphanages to be adopted outside of their country. They love their director, though, and give her hugs and call her "Mama". Sophia is always happy to see us, and she lets the kids know that people in the USA care about them, and send their love.

One boy latched onto a very small pair of sneakers, and wouldn't let them go! The psychologist tried to show him, but he kept trying to shove his big foot in them & wouldn't give them back. So, they gave him a pair that actually fit, and another worker finally convinced him to let go of the small pair.

On Saturday, Pastor Marciano & his wife, Norma, went with us to the orphanage in Guacamayas, and were such a big help! There are 63 boys there, ranging from 5 to 18 yrs. old. Pastor was the only bi-lingual one, but everyone at the orphanage saw what we do, & were helping.

Friday morning started out with a "visitor" who wanted to have breakfast with us. We had been trying to catch up with Javier, and he had lots of questions for us about what his Church & family believe as opposed to what God's Word says. We gave him a bi-lingual N.T., and he underlined several verses. This is a hard place for people who receive Christ, when others he is close to oppose his decision. So many are seeking the truth, and we just keep turning them to God's Word.
Later, when we spent a couple of hours on the beach, a young man came up to us & asked us for a Bible! (Word gets around in this little village!) I was glad I had one more Bible tucked away in my beach bag! We were happy to show him to the back of the Gideon N.T., & asked him to read the verses that show what God's plan is for us to have a relationship with Jesus.
Deut. 4:29b says: "...if you search for God with all your heart and soul, you will find Him".