On Jan. 26th we picked Sharon Heut up again at Sam’s. Normally we have visitors for a time or two but Sharon has become a welcomed persistent teacher and hugger of our kids. When we have volunteers I try to always give them the same children for consistency sake.  Sharon is working with Alexa (6 years old) who is one of our most studious & bright students, and Gloria who is (8 years old) who is one of our most difficult ornery & stubborn students, and Abigail (11 years old) who is a little lazy. So Sharon’s Army background is very beneficial. Hehe.

Then on Jan. 27th the Ed & Teresa Tanner family joined us. Ed is a Royal Canadian Mounty and used his soft spoken voice while his wonderful wife used her very authoritive voice. I wonder who is the boss at home. Hehe.  Sorry Ed, just kidding. As they still have their own children they fit in very quickly and took over my whole class which allowed me to take some pictures which will be in our Photo Gallery on the website.

Then on Jan. 30th. we picked up Karen and Garry Gregorius from Washington. If you remember they came Nov. 27 to our house for Thanksgiving and left Dec. 7th to return to Washington. Well, it wasn’t long before we heard from them again saying “It’s too cold up here we are coming back”. Garry & Karen are long time supporters of our ministry dating back to 2003 when we were teaching at the School of Champions. They also became our Kinder Garden Teachers at the Escuela of Laguna Del Valle and what grand teachers they are. The kids just love them. Well, we not only used and abused them in Nov. & Dec. but also once again in January & February. 

Remember the drinking fountain & water purification system we needed for the kids. Well, Garry & Karen approached their pastor & church after their trip in Dec.  Pastor ET Tapper & the Viewridge Coummunity Church of Everett, WA. took an offering and Garry & Karen brought down enough money to pay for the fountain & water purification system. We thank you so much for blessing these precious children who had to beg at the kitchen door hoping someone would pay attention to their immediate need for water.

My dear friends, Faye & I can’t thank you enough for your outpouring of love, time & resources to help the less fortunate here in Mexico. We are seeing such wonderful gains in the children’s ability to read, write & speak English. They are also progressing in math & social skills because of your efforts. Next month I will send some pictures of the children actually doing math i.e. addition & multiplication.

Many of you have asked us “What do you need”. That answer depends on whether you are going to come down or not. Most things can be purchased here so donations (see our donation page) work. But if you are coming down that is different. We always use Friday as our play day and a day to bless the kids for all their hard work. We give the girls hair ribbons, barrettes, costume jewelry, feminine perfumes etc. The boys get balls, hand held games, toy airplanes & cars etc. If you are flying and have access to clothes like children’s underpants & other usable children’s clothes that is very much needed. Or you can buy those items here also and bring them. Oh yes, throwaway diapers for children 3 months to 3 years. 

If any of you have specific questions please fire away.  Just a heads up, friends! It appears that Faye & I may also be invited to teach at an Abused Girls Home called AGAPE next month. We will let you know. God bless.