Holy Mole! Let’s Taco ’Bout our Mission in Mexico!

As always, it has been a busy few weeks here in Mexico.   While the seasons are changing in the US, we are enjoying a wonderful 70-degree, year-round temperature in Puebla. It also appears that the rainy season is finished. We don’t really have fall, but it is a bit cooler in the mornings.   We notice people wearing turtlenecks and puffer jackets while we are in t-shirts!  (In case anyone wonders if I miss the snow--heck no!!!!!) I finally got my phone and financial situation at the bank worked out. It only took an investment (pun intended) of about five hours from my very patient co-workers! After wrestling with the bank (and losing the match), I withdrew the money and will default on the mysterious “investment” they’d signed me up for. When all was said and done, I lost about $400 — which I’m counting as tuition for a crash course in International Banking 101. The bright side? My ATM card is back in my wallet, my money is in a US bank, and my soul feels li...

What do five doctors, one pharmacist, two pastors, a handful of nurses and other dedicated volunteers have in common with the people of Ixtepec?  More than you might imagine! For a few sacred days, our paths crossed in a remote mountain town, where language barriers faded, storms raged, and compassion flowed freely. We came to offer medical care, but we left healed in ways we never expected. In the heart of Ixtepec, we discovered that sacred spaces aren’t built of brick and stained glass—they’re made of shared bread, laughter, prayer, and muddy footprints left in the rain. Despite the effects of Hurricane Priscilla — torrential rains, washed-out roads, and no electricity — our spirits stayed light. The people of Ixtepec reminded us what true joy looks like. They live simple, happy lives, grounded in faith, family, and community.  ...