Our time in Indiana

We had a nice time visiting with family and friends while up in Indiana.  Nicole was really hoping to see snow.  We arrived in Lafayette and the temps were in the 70's.  I didn't think it was possible that we would see snow.  Well, that's what I get for assuming.  One morning we woke up to a spritz of snow.

Not much, but at least it was snow!

Nicole gathered all the snow and made a snowball!

Sam Sr. and Sam Jr. got to see a winterland while in southern Indiana!

Nicole was a bit jealous to say the least.  God allowed us to see some big wonderful snow flakes on the way to the airport on our way back to Mexico City.  We stopped the car and let Nicole enjoy the flakes!!

We also enjoyed some time with our son, Nathaniel.  We had an early birthday party for him so that we could celebrate with him.  We are thankful for the 24 years God has given him.  He is enjoying his studies and his ministries at Faith Bible Seminary.

Nathaniel and his roommate Joe, who is also a  Seminary student.

Memorial Service in Lafayette, Indiana

We had a wonderful Memorial Service for Ellen Hornbrook in Lafayette, Indiana.  I personally want to thank our Home Church, Faith Baptist Church, for going above and beyond in demonstrating their love for the Hornbrook family.  I put out a plea for housing for the Memorial Service for family members and friends that would be traveling and I got twice as many homes as we needed.  I also want to thank my parents for hosting several meals in their home for the Hornbrook Clan.  It was a fun time of fellowshipping and of course eating!  The Hornbrook family like many other missionary families, don't have the opportunities to get together very often as several of us live out of the country.  Although the occasion was a sad one, there was way more joy than sorrow.  Thank you to all the extended family that made the journey to Lafayette.  It was so good to see you all.  I think we got a taste of what Heaven will be like.  We all will sit around and rejoice in what God has done in our lives.  We know that this is what Ellen is doing these days.  We are thankful in the comfort that we have knowing where she is and that one day too, those of us that have put our faith in Christ will join her!  What a day that will be!  Below is a link to view a presentation we made of Ellen's Funeral in Poza Rica, Mexico.

http://youtu.be/WaNraTMoAQs

The next clip is about Ellen's life.  Sam and Ellen went to Mexico in 1957.  They were like pioneer missionaries.  They made their own bricks to build their house.  They had a cow for milking purposes.  They were only going to Mexico to serve for one year but God had other plans!  They faithfully served together for more than 53 years.  Sam and Ellen planted or help plant 10 churches during that time.  All their children are faithfully serving the Lord.  Two of their son's serve the Lord full time here in Mexico.  One more, Steve, who also made both of these presentations, is finishing up his Masters in preparation to serve the Lord.  Two Hornbrook grandson's are also serving or are in preparation to serve as missionaries.  David, also served the Lord in Japan for six years as a missionary.  Missions is never far from the hearts of all the Hornbrook children.  What a heritage has been given to the Hornbrook children, grandchildren and great grandchildren!

http://youtu.be/GM4OWx63VEY

Here are a few pictures from our time in the States:

Nathaniel played a special at the Memorial Service.

The Hornbrook Family singing one of their favorite devotion songs:  Therefore the Redeemed