Mexico

KC and I are leaving in a little over 4 days... I've started packing. On our list of what to pack, it says no bikinis, short shorts or tight shirts... that's too bad, I guess I'll have to put all that stuff back in the closet! :) We decided on bringing one check-in suitcase (plus we will each have our backpacks). I cannot believe that airlines will not let you check-in even ONE suitcase without charging you! You'd figure after all the fees and taxes (and not serving food anymore), they would allow one check-in ...
I have become a little nervous about going, but I just keep telling myself to let God use me to do His work... I go with no expectations, no to do lists, no time tables. That takes me completely out of my comfort zone... I know this trip is going to grow me and I'm excited about that. I think the scariest part is that I don't speak a lick of Spanish! Tu parle francais anyone?
Here is the website for Harvest Hands Ministries - it has pictures and info about where we are going and what we will be doing... scroll down to mission trips. Anne Bennet, a nurse on our team is also leading some women's medical outreach programs while we are there as well. This is something new (and exciting).

http://www.harvesthandsministries.org/

Here are some prayer needs - Safe travel, that we wouldn't lose our luggage (we have 2 plane changes both ways), that we would easily connect with the people of Mexico (there are many barriers like language and culture). Also that God's work (and will) would be done in us, Harvest Hands Ministries and the Mexican people. I am nervous about leading vacation bible school for 75-100 kids that don't understand english - I'm feeling insecure about the lesson and speaking in front of them. Please pray for Cory and Cayna... this is the first time we have really been away from Cayna. And she had some negative reactions when Cory was away during the summer. For Bev and Ken... they will be here all week with the kids and the farm... I pray that it won't be overwhelming! I am sure there are more needs... please pray as the Lord leads.

I know that God is preparing the way ahead of us!