This week we are getting settled nicely in Tapachula. We had a very busy and exhausting weekend since it was a holiday weekend, Mexican Independence Day! It was so amazing to get to be a part of such an important cultural event for the kids. They celebrate by dressing up in traditional Mexican dress, dancing, games, and fireworks. We had a blast and the kids in the picture are Luz, Meche, and Christian in their costumes.
I got to push Christian into some waves at the beach yesterday and he was having the time of his life! He is so small he had no trouble standing up in the white water, I think I enjoyed watching him as much as he enjoyed surfing.
Meche and Luz are really fun girls; they participate in a running group with about 15 of the kids. They all pile in a big van on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons and drive to a stadium where a coach has a great workout waiting for them including speed work, stairs, and distance running.
I have been surprised so far at the quality of life these kids are experiencing. Pam and Alan have worked really hard to provide them with opportunities they most likely would never have had. Many of them have traveled to different parts of Mexico and even a few of them to Australia!
Even though they have great experiences, they have come from really difficult backgrounds and many of them are behind in school or have deep deep scars from their difficult and often abusive pasts. It is a bit overwhelming at times wondering what we can possibly do for them and we need direction on how they need to be loved and supported. We are just taking one day at time and praying for patience and direction in our interactions with the kids. We feel so blessed to be where we are right now. Thanks for stopping by, we are so thankful for all our great family and friends and hope to keep putting pictures up so that you can support these kids in prayer.
Hasta luego,
Mitch and Jessi
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