Spark of Hope 2024

 I like Tony better in Mexico.  He says the same about me.  We go to Tijuana for several reasons.  We love getting to know amazing people, especially teenagers with exceptionally healthy brains.  This time it was especially a privilege to go with the Tyler family from our ward, especially my ministering partner.  Liz and Jared are beautiful humans and we got such a kick out of their kids.  We feel good being support staff to Kim and Brad.  We like the food.  We like speaking Spanish.  We like being aware of the miracles that happen.  For example, Mary cut her hand with a box knife and we just happened to have a hand surgeon on the trip.  He sewed her up and we didn't miss a beat.  We like the physical labor.  We like the friends in Mexico that inspire us, especially Ricardo.  

I was asked to pray before the home dedication this trip.  I had to write it out because I was so nervous.  Someday I will not need to do this.  Someday I'll speak Spanish clearly and beautifully.  

We built the house for a lovely mom named Larisa with 3 children and her sweet mom.  They were especially easy to love.  

After our painful 5 hour trip across the border, our VRBO in Oceanside was a welcome reprieve.  We walked on the pier, soaked in the hot tub and enjoyed a misty rain while we exercised in the beautiful gardens.  It was good to decompress before we returned home to our stinky teenager.