Still waiting....

We are still waiting on news. Natalie got a recruting phone call the other night from the coach. He told her that he is in the process of obtaining (no final answer yet!) a 50% scholarship for her that would be part athletic and part academic!! We are growing in trusting the Lord and His Plans for us! Thanks so much for all your prayers!



Future bballer!



Natalie's team celebrating Isabel's birthday!!

News on Natalie

We were told today that we won't know on Natalie's scholarship for yet another week. This is an opportunity for us to grow in trusting God! Please continue to pray!

Youth Retreat plans---and Apples to Apples!

This week we went and looked at a location for our Youth Retreat!! This will be a first for us here at Nueva Vida. Sam and I haven't camped out with youth in years but we are excited to take our group in April for a trial run for what hopes to be something that will get bigger and bigger each year! The kids are very excited! Of course we are planning and planning to make things go as smooth as possible.

We also had youth group this Saturday. We found the game Apples to Apples in Spanish. It was soooooooo much fun! The kids caught on real quick to the game. The next few weeks will be busy ones for us as we have several activities planned in a row.


Too cute!!


These sheep were on the back of the property where we hope to have the youth retreat!


Apples to Apples is a keeper!!


Always lots of laughs!


Wii Mario Kart is one of the youth's favorite games!

Eight is Great!

Nicole is always saying things that make us giggle. Sam and I were talking about my grocery list and we mentioned something about fish and Nicole piped in "I like Chinese Salmon". Of course we giggled and then asked her where she had this fish and then she told us she had it at a Japanese restaurant! We still need to work on our Geography and people groups!

Are you ready?

Things sound so depressing these days. Last night Sam and I listened to Fox News and even though this channel gives a more balanced side of news, it still doesn't sound very encouraging. I realize that many dear folks have loss much of their retirement and even some have lost their jobs, but can we still find something to give us hope? Of course we can!!!! God is on top of everything. This "crisis" hasn't caught Him by surprise. My question is, are we willing to lose our "nest eggs" if it would cause many to come to Christ? Are we willing to go through rough times if it would shake up a nation and bring them to their knees? Are we willing to do without so that others can gain life in Christ? Are we willing to work longer in life if it brings someone to the foot of the cross? I don't like what is happening politically anymore than the next person but if it causes folks to open up to hear the gospel-- then I'm all for it!!!!!!!!! If this "crisis" allows me to have more conversations with my neighbor-- then bring it on! Christians get ready to give an answer!! Yes, I do realize these days could cause us here as missionaries to suffer as well. And yes, I'm willing to do it. I believe God uses times like these to grow His Church--around the World!