We're in Matamoros

After trying to find our way around town a little and follow directions with no street signs, we arrived at Esperanza Viva Matamoros. What a blessing it is. We have had a wonderful evening here. We were going to stay in a hotel tonight but Elias said they were expecting us to stay at the youth home so we agreed. They turned the girls dorm into a hotel for us and the girls are have a slumber party in another building. They blessed us with dinner of chicken tacos, watermelon, and jicama. Erin enjoyed the zip-line they have here and Jonathan got out his light sabers and had matches with the boys.

Erin on the zip-line.


Jonathan playing with light sabers with the boys.


Jim visiting with Elias and the boys.


We had a wonderful evening visiting with Elias and Flora in their home. They run the youth home here but we know them from our first two visits in Puebla. They used to be there, in fact we found out that they lived in the smaller house on the property where we are renting our house. I got some good practice with my Spanish as they do not speak English. I understood a lot more than I thought I would. Now I just need to get more words down so I can respond quicker. I am sure it will come especially when I start tutoring and can practice what I learn right away.

We will keep you updated as we can. Thank you for all or your prayers. We have definitely felt them throughout this whole trip.