Monday, February 22, 2010

Surely goodness and mercy...

...is following us! Moriah is very well! Thank You Jesus! She has finished out her meds and has been her normal -eat everything edible- self! She is an explorer, loves the beach, love the children and the food!! Evey does also, even the spicy stuff! They are enjoying their time here, as long as we arent far they are so comfortable in their surroundings. I thank God they are not afraid but Evey already has such a wise spirit about her to keep a good watch over her little sister.

After a really exhausting and somewhat rough week with Moriah's illness and mine( Les- I came down with some sort of eye or sinus infection, but I'm much better now) we see the light growing at the end of a tunnel it seems! haha!
So yesterday we went to celebrate Irene's birthday about an hour away with all the kids, at her family's home...
Irene is here at the stove cooking and that is her Mom in the blue shirt.







God is so good to His children that when we seek Him we can find Him. When we call to Him, He answers.



Here we are in the kitchen in the children's home and I'm cooking with Irene. We are making black beans with chorizo!

Irene, Aby, Leslie and Vanessa

This is Mauricio, he is the director here, he and Irene(his wife) are the "Dad and Mom" to the children. They are wonderful people who really have a heart to teach these children about the Lord and His ways. They have a Bible devotional every morning with the kids before they go to school.

We havent had a chance to use the puppet stage just yet. Although, Israel did find a CD player that was on sale for a really good price.



Rosa, Moriah, and Angeles

Evey and Suri


We are encouraged in the Lord that He has us here for a reason and a purpose, to impact the lives around us for His Kingdom and be used for His glory to lead people to Jesus.

Continue to pray with us for appointments by God, dreams, ideas and provision for the work here.

We love you all and miss you already!
Please leave a comment in the box below the blog! Thanks a ton everyone! Your friendship and encouragement means a lot! Blessings to you all!









Monday, February 15, 2010

The work has begun! Ephesians 2:10

This picture was taken on the way to a city an hour north of us called Poza Rica. (We shop there sometimes!)


Well, this is late! I know! and I'm sorry! It has been a long week. Good, but long. Where shall we begin?
God is good! thats a great start! He has been faithful at His word that says.......

Because you have made the LORD, [who is] my refuge, [Even] the Most High, your dwelling place. No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In [their] hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. Psalm 91:9-12

You will understand why i put this verse later on in the blog!

This week we have not wasted much time! The children, who (I must say!) are wonderful, are also thrilled that we are teaching them more English. We have an English class once a day during the week and today they took their first test. It was rather easy and fun but they are learning already! Things like "where is the restroom?" "Hello, my name is ____." and some Bible verses in English too.
and talk about learning!! HAH! I am learning so much Spanish, in addition to the poquito i already knew, It blows my mind! Really! it does! Its given me a headache already! Haha, just have to learn to pace myself! Cant take in the whole enchilada in one week!

Here are some of our kids!



(Left to right)
Charlie, Chuy, Zuriel (middle) and Miguel











Our classroom!

(this is like our own fairy tale! someone pinch me, is this a dream?)












This is the dwelling place of the kiddos.

Did I mention we're helping out a children's home? Well, I know you knew that but the next guy might not have known, sorry!









Israel went fishing with a huge cast net and we played...







and Israel caught a fish, a Pompano! and it made a fantastic dinner! He fried it up and cooked it, it was so good! tasted like chicken!



Up there is an awesome view that overlooks the beach.



Well now, back to the ministry part! Israel built the puppet stage! Thats really exciting to me but the weather is pretty crumby to do puppet ministry yet. Although, I do hope to start working with the kids with some puppetry skills pretty soon! Yey!

Israel also had the opportunity to preach last week and he does again this week at the same church. One of the couples who live and work here are pastors of this little church.
This building has no roof, windows or doors. but it works!


This has been a great experience so far and for the first week of getting settled in and all that jazz it was pretty low key...until this morning.
Moriah became sick very quickly after breakfast... she had diarrhea on and off all week but something wasnt right with her today! After her yucky diaper, she started to poo some more...i know this is gross but bear with me! - but it wasnt poo anymore! it was bright red blood and mucus! Yikes and scary! She then became pretty lethargic and threw up her breakfast. Immediately we start to speak the Word over her and pray. She continued with the bloody diaper for about 30 minutes on and off every 2-8 minutes....and we prayed. and it all stopped and she became her normal self within an hour! Thank you Jesus! Within that hour, we went to the children's directors/caretakers and they took us to the kids' doctor down the road a few miles. He is a Christian and available to us 24/7 it sounds like! What a huge blessing!
And so he knew exactly what it was! Moriah has had an attack from an ugly amoeba, which is a parasite. Not good! but shes fine! He gave her some meds and all but we really believe that God has healed her of this!
Reality Check -
Yeah, this is a beautiful place but its still a third world country and we must wake up every day willing to lay down our lives for the work God has called us to do. Its a scary thing when all of sudden your normal baby flipflops from smiles to suffering. But its not the first time! When Evey was 18 months old we were back in an indian village in the state of Hidalgo, Mx. She over night, became very ill with a rash all over her and it grew worse with swelling. She was fine of course after getting her to a nearby doctor and God providing the very thing she needed. Zytec drops for babies. She had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic.

Life is so NOT in our control. Today we felt so helpless but knew that our God was with us. After the trip to the Doctor and everything...we were sitting in the car and Jason Upton was singing in the CD player. His songs Not Alone and In Your Presence ministered greatly to me....In your presence all fear is gone, in Your presence is where I belong, it says. I sat and cried as we drove, only to know we were not alone... Although, it can easily feel that way sometimes.

We are so very grateful for His work in us and through us down here. We are honored to be used by Him and for Him. To God be the glory!

Thank you guys for all your prayers and please continue to pray for Moriah's complete healing.

More pics to come!


much love, peace and grace, The Bailey 4