This has been the season of birthday celebrations. The kids love it though, because a birthday means that they get cake and get to smash someone elses face in it. Carissa got her face smashed in a cake on August 31st. Gloria followed on September 9th.
We had a 15th birthday party for Elizabet. (Her family goes to church here) In Mexico, a girl's fifteenth birthday is hugely celebrated. I just read an article that the cost of quinceñeras is now rivaling weddings, so our celebration was very modest in comparison, but it was neat to celebrate with her. Bill read Numbers 6:24-26 in her honor.
Last night I went with Nicole to a birthday party of a four year old boy, Orlando. I didn't really know him, it was a cousin of a friend. :) (That is how it works here, come one, come all.) After a great meal and the kids played games, the adults had a few lively rounds of musical chairs. I didn't think it could get any funnier than watching grown men fight over seats as they played musical chairs, but then it was the ladies' turn to play. I proceeded to sit down in the same chair some other woman was trying to sit in and the chair gave way in the presence of 70+ strangers. Not something I will soon forget.:)
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Hi Amy!
We're so glad you're back in blogland! You've really spoiled us with all your updates. We rejoice as we think back to all the blessings we witnessed while in Mexico. What a treat! God is most definitely blessing the work there!
We love you!
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