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Texas We are back in Texas with Mexico in our sights, hopefully by the end of this week. When we arrived back here we were literally wiped out. We had driven 4200 miles in a little over two weeks. That was fine just a few years ago, but it seems that the years have taken a toll on us as far as driving the long hours. Saturday we enjoyed a wonderful time at a church picnic for Memorial Day. Central Baptist Church of Harlingen is our church home away from home (when we are in Texas) and they have always made us feel at home. We enjoyed the day by seeing everyone in their "informal" dress and got to sit and chat on "common people" level. For those who know me (Gary) you'll realize that I have now fulfilled my social duties for the year. The menu was chicken, sausage and roasted wild pig. Wish you could have been here. Our family says that everyone is still being very careful about the flu, and still using masks. There are a few who are getting sick e
APRIL NEWSLETTER April 2009 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalm 139:14. Dear Praying Friends, Praise the Lord for a terrific set of blessings the last couple of months. The church in Guadalajara sponsored the Pastor’s Conference this year with a great turn-out of pastors. All of our ministries were represented and we were able to plan this year’s activities including camp. It was one of the best meetings we have had and there was a wonderful feeling of unity among the pastors. The only difficulty was the 15 hour bus ride from the border to Guadalajara since our truck was in the shop. The day following the conference, we had a celebration of Quinceaños (15 year birthday) for María Consuelo, one of our third generation Christians. We had at least 170 persons attend, all deaf with the exception of about 12 people. There were several new deaf folk who came and several returned th