Mexico 2010
Mexico 2010 This summer we had yet another opportunity to lead a trip to Mexico. Each year we build a house in Piedras Negras, Mexico, with a ministry called Constructores Para Cristo (“Builders for Christ”). We had another great trip this time!
Yes, that’s a hotel luggage cart. No, we’re not sure why he did it.
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Our group met early on Saturday morning, July 3, at the Raleigh-Durham Airport for our flight to San Antonio.
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On Sunday, we met for the first time with the couple we’d be building the house for – Martha and Victor. They hoped to use their home to provide a more secure environment for their grandchildren.
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Huh??
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Jon takes a few moments at the start of a work session to admire the deep blue skies of Mexico.
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While we were in Piedras, the Rio Grande reached high flood stage. Usually, it’s so small that you could barely see it behind and below the rocks we’re standing on. At this point, it’s about 1/4 mile wide… and rising.
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One great part about traveling to Mexico is the FOOD! This year we discovered a new place to eat – Azulejos serves all-you-can-eat tacos.
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Jon was team leader again this year, meaning he took care of the logistics of making the trip happen ahead of time. While on the worksite, though, he’s just a lowly grunt.
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Our team on Friday with the family and friends who helped us build the house.
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After we dedicated the house in a worship service on-site, we shared a lunch together and talked about our experiences of the week.
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And finally, on Friday night we ate dinner together and then shared in communion – a symbol of what the Body can do when we come together!
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This is the fifth trip we’ve taken together… each one gets better!
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