Missionary Work
I went to Bustamante, Mexico for the first time with my mother in 2000; I vowed I would never go back. Over a year later I found myself back in the same place again only this time I wanted to be there. God was calling me into a place that would change my life forever. Over the 9 years I realize that without Mexico my life wouldn’t be the same. I love coming into that village and stepping out the vehicle and looking around to see the glorious creation of God. You see where the Missionary Center that Bro. Alex and Sis. Ruby built for people to stay is surrounded by mountains. It’s a totally different world. When I step out of that vehicle I forget the long car ride and for a moment it seems that everything stops. I still get butterflies in my stomach just like a little girl on her first date. I don’t know what it is. It’s like such anticipation to see those people who I cherish so much. It took me a while to get to that place where it felt like home to me. I remember crying when I stayed two months by myself because I didn’t know the language. God helped me through it and I believe it was a time to reflect on who I was and where He was taking me. I still don’t know all the Spanish I would like to know but it’s so much in my Spirit. There’s times during praise and worship at church that I find myself worshipping and singing in Spanish. It’s just something that gets into your spirit. It’s like a backslide preacher who still finds himself preaching. You can’t run from it! Sometimes I even dream in Spanish. I long to be there so much and do so much more. I wish I was more outspoken and could express in spoken word what I feel and want to do but I can’t get it out. When I’m Mexico I’m a totally different person the fear just goes out the window mostly and I can be myself there. I guess it’s just being comfortable in the place you know God has put you in. Right now I’m at a point in my life that makes it hard to go to Mexico but I am still going to support Bro. Alex and Sister Ray. So for right now I will be posting updates about what’s going on there and what they are needing. Thanks for everything. Muchas gracias!