Spreading Purdue Cheer

When Jeff returned to Milford last February, he left me the only Purdue grad/PYGer living at CVE. Occasionally people get in their jabs about PU (I don't want to mention any names...BILL!). I am trying to right this wrong by gifting t-shirts that say Boilers or Purdue to various staff and kids.

Yes, Estefania has only been living with us a few days, but they are never too young to "be trained up in the way they should go."

To Mr. Jeff Bahr, yes, Purdue is more than a boarding school. ;)

Weekend News:

Thanks to all for your prayers! This weekend truly was a sharp contrast to last weekend bringing much joy as Elizabeth shared her testimony and was baptized today. Church was packed as the workteam joined us and we saw many new faces that had been friends of Trini and family. The kids sat up front and eagerly watched on as Elizabeth was "bathed." D. P., have you ever had to preach with children sitting on your feet before?

A few women who have been attending church also expressed a desire to turn their lives over to Christ, repent and be baptized. Please be prayerful. God has been glorified!

On Friday night we had our "Teen Night" and played the "Balloon Game." We had a large turnout for the event and were thankful to meet some new kids from town.

In rough news this weekend, Pollito's mom brought a letter from DIF today, explaining that in about two weeks, he would go and live with his family. This feels like another "ouch" but we trust that God loves him so much more than we ever have and He will continue to hold His little Pollito under His Wing. Deuteronomy 32:10-12. Please be prayerful, especially for Steph as she has done an incredible job as his primary caretaker.

Today in the kitchen we were talking about how life here can seem like a giant revolving door, you love, you lose and then you pray God empowers you to love again. Of our own love, we can't continue, we can't open our hearts again, but praise to God, we simply need to pour out the love He gives us. Romans 5:5

Does the pain of separation ever diminish?

To not finish things on such a heavy note, here is an adorable picture of one very amazing boy, Diego.

Wow...the last few posts have brought with them a very serious tone. Life is hard, but God is Good. All the time.

Thanks to all for their support and prayers.

Have a wonderful Monday!