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Where does the time go?

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Life in Southern Mexico has been full lately—equal parts holy adventure, hard work, laughter, and the occasional moment of asking God, “Really?” As Global Missionaries, we received our annual visit from our area supervisor this month, and lucky me—it also happened to coincide with the exact moment my knee decided to protest life, and the same day our car’s water pump gave up entirely. “¿En serio, God?”   God sometimes writes the best lessons through unexpected obstacles like pushing our car the highway and literally pushing it to 4 different mechanics! The past few weeks have included doctor visits, an X-ray, MRI, and an orthopedic consultation. The diagnosis: arthritis plus a lifelong kneecap issue that has decided to make itself known in dramatic fashion. Surgery (knee replacement) may eventually be part of the story, but for now, we are trying medications, physical therapy, patience, and prayer. We would appreciate ...

Jaquarundis, Piñatas, and Popo: A Month of Mission Life

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This month, I hiked in a national park that sits at the base of the Popocatépetl (or “Popo,” as the locals affectionately call this giant reminder that creation is both beautiful and slightly terrifying—it is an active volcano). I joined a local ex-Pat group for the adventure and it was beautiful.  Somewhere between catching my breath and questioning my life choices when we were ascending (the hike started at over 12,000 feet), I felt that quiet nudge: you’re stronger than you think. In GYTTE news, our community health promoter course wrapped up its 18-month journey in a way that felt both sacred and joy-filled. Pat led communion, grounding us in purpose, while I had the honor of passing out diplomas.   Throughout the final week, we tried out our acting and played the role of “patients,” offering our arms to be squeezed by blood pressure cuffs.   I was very proud of my compañera de trabajo, Ivonne, who absolute...