We (as a family) all went back out to Mexico today. Elise and Avery were little missionaries again. Both of them helped to pass out the presents to the children from the colonia. I think they are getting the BIGGEST gifts this Christmas season. They are being taught the gift of giving. They are starting to realize that we are so blessed and that we must be the example of Christ to those less fortunate than ourselves. For those who are not familiar with this area or what a colonia is, basically, it’s about the poorest of the poor in Mexico. The area is filled with little dilapidated houses that are constructed of cider block, cardboard and wood. Many of the families have no electricity, and most have no form of transportation. I, myself, was taken aback with their living conditions. Now don’t get me wrong, they are VERY clean and tidy people. They were also very gracious and thankful of everything they are given. I just felt as though I was being taught a lesson on being grateful for the blessings that are in my life. They were all very happy and many know and love the Lord with all their heart. I spoke with one woman who told me that she has to walk (which seemed like a pretty far journey from her home) to church—which is held outside on the dirt, each Sunday morning to hear the word of God. By the way, Elise wanted to know why Santa Claus was looking a little different today. I had to tell her that actually—the jolly ol’ hombre that was out serving with us today was “Santos Claus Chavez” --who, of course everyone knows is Santa Claus’s cousin from Mexico!!! Anyway, we will be back out there Christmas Eve, and I know God has many blessings in store that day. Buck will be preaching that morning and I will be translating… We ask you to be in prayer for us that day. Not only are we their to restore and bring personal necessities we are there for something far more important than any material possession we could bring them—and that is a relationship with Christ—Our Savior.