"Where to begin?" is the question that first comes to mind as I begin to update. The first and foremost thing that comes to my mind is that Marco Antonio of Door of Faith Orphanage has already returned home from his incredible journey.
Marco began to loose sight in his left eye a few weeks ago. It was soon discovered that he had a large tumor behind his pressing on his optic nerve. After MRIs and many doctors appt. we began the search for doctors that would even consider removing his tumor. It was high risk at best, and then there was "paperwork".
It takes months usually to get paperwork processed in Mexico. But then....we were all praying, and that made all the difference in the world. God heard our prayers and everything began to move forward quickly. Marco had his birth certificate, passport and visa within 2 weeks time. EVERYTHING went faster or better than what we were being prepared for. His surgery was completed far sooner than expected and so was his stay in ICU. His tumor was benign!
We are grateful for Marco's life being spared and we give all the credit to our God and no one else. Please continue to pray for sight to return to Marco's left eye, for the tumor not to return, and his complete recovery.
On another note, DIOS ME VE continues to move forward through the doors that the LORD has opened to us. Last week, I taught my first English class, Hector taught two Bible classes and started teaching a few how to read and write, and Maribel taught an English class as well!
Last Friday, our friend, Pastor Gary brought some men and his youth group to put tar, paper and a metal roof on top of our building to keep the soon coming rain out. We also painted most of the building with primer to seal up the wood. While the group was preparing for the roof, Hector was on his way to his truck to run a quick errand. On his way to his truck, he saw a baby boy crawling on the dirt road with no adult in sight! He called for Maribel to get him before he got hurt. As Maribel cleaned up the little boy and changed his diaper she asked the children if they knew where his home was. No one seemed to know. About 15 minutes later, the baby's uncle came looking for him. He said he was sleeping and the baby somehow got out of the house.
While we were painting and roofing, one of Hector's students came to practice writing his name. He wants to learn to read and write. He's probably in his 70's. It was precious to watch his determination at his age to learn to read and write.
I also, learned a little about my friend Pablo, one of our little boys that is so eager to help, so polite and responsible. While teaching some ladies to make hats Sunday afternoon, Pablo was also in the class. I asked if the lady he was with was his mother and he smiled and said that she wasn't his mother, but was his Nana. I found out later that Pablo is being raised by his neighbor (Nana) because his parents are addicted to drugs. Pablo has siblings living next door, but he wants a better life and chooses to live with his Nana.
Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support. Together we are making a difference in lives of families. You are helping feed, clothe, educate and most of all present the gospel to the lost people of colonia #89.
