Day 10 - Chihuahua, Aye Aye Aye!!!!

Hey guys, it's Ann.

So, I'm going to be writing about Wednesday. On Wednesday we got up early to work, mostly on drywall and weeding. Allie and I stayed in the kitchen-helping Mrs. Rigel- because my back and her shoulder were bothering us. After work, we didn't go to the Brickyard but instead had a great time playing basketball, pingpong, and catching up on sleep. After lunch on our day of rest, we packed up the backpacks that are going to the kids at the Brickyard on Friday. We were a little short on supplies but it turned out to be just fine because we were able to buy them in town.

For dinner we were joined by a missionary family(the Graingers) that came back from furlough and Monte and Gail. It was great getting to know them better and we all really enjoyed their company. After dinner we had another great night of kitchen worship where we all sang our hearts out and danced all while washing dishes. During that, another missionary family came by (the Lloyds) and showed us some of the stuff that the people of the tribe that they minister to make. We were even able to buy some of it and they gave us free granola!

After the kitchen worship and cleaning up we got together for our group devotions. That night it was about "Plant The Seed" and really what I realized is that you don't have to do something amazing to make something grow. God does it for us. See, even though we didn't get to go to the Brickyard that day the kids are still impacted and bonding with us. Either it's playing around or doing crafts and they are growing because through Christ we can do anything.

But, out of everything that I've been learning, ever since we did the orientation with "Uncle Howie", I've learned that time is what is needed for everything. We take that for granted in America. See, here in Mexico time doesn't matter. They go by family first here and everything else can be done either in a couple of hours or the next few weeks. It's very interesting because God doesn't go by time and we that are still living on this Earth have to learn how to use it wisely. Whether it's with our families, loved ones, work, school, etc.we sometimes have to let God be in control with our timing and learn from it because God knows what's best for us and he has us here on earth for a reason.

Prayer request:
-Montes face.
-Allies arm and my back.
-And prayer that tomorrow we are heading to town and just safety.

Also I just want to say as a now graduate, I appreciate everyone for supporting me on this trip and I'm missing all of you! Thank you for keeping the Thrive team in prayers and keep checking the blog! This trip is almost at an end but there is still time for all of us to open up, listen and see what God has in store for us.

-Ann