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In April 2013, I arrived in Milwaukie, Oregon after spending 3.5 years on the mission field in Northern Baja Mexico. Soon I discovered God's purpose in bringing me to Oregon...the homeless community.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Things I've Learned in Mexico So Far

  • The Holy Spirit speaks every language.
  • The saxophone can be played in every language.
  • God is faithful to bring numerous godly men into the lives of my young men.
  • You haven't failed if you're willing, available, and a little adventurous.
  • Fellowship is extremely important, even if you can't speak the language, there's much to be said about the ministry of presence.
  • Jello and a good Bible story in Spanish is a great way to a little boys heart.
  • Kids go on Face Book that are not 13 years old yet.
  • "Tu tienes permiso?" are important words to know if you're going to live at an orphanage.
  • Not all roads lead to heaven, but the main one will take you to Tijuana.
  • When making purchases at the flea market make sure that the sellers use a calculator to make correct conversions of pesos and dollars.
  • You can purchase major dangerous explosive fireworks.
  • Tile floors are much more suitable for raising boys and having pets.
  • "No" to a kid at the orphanage many times translates as "Well if you keep asking like a 100 times more, smile, and say please then yes."
  • I do not get cell phone service when my phone is in my house, but it works just fine inside the church building during services.
  • You can find strawberry jam at Walmart in Rosarito.
  • Lots of people from my home church like to Face Book.
  • Some people give out of seeing a need in others. Others give because of their own need to give.
  • Cats here are very determined to get inside your house despite the fact that you have a dog.
  • Conejo is rabbitt in Spanish.

Most of all, I've learned that if you value a child, show them love and invest in them, they will smile, grow and have much joy despite some terrible circumstances that my have placed them in an orphanage.

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