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

Pat’s surgery—long overdue—was successful. A discectomy and micro-laminectomy relieved nerves that had been causing immense pain for years. Navigating surgery without language fluency or Wi-Fi for our translator app was stressful, but God carried us through. Pat felt immediate relief. Now comes healing, PT, and eventually training to hike La Malinche Volcano—Mexico’s sixth-highest peak.  We are incredibly grateful that God guided every step and the surgeon’s hands. The hospital staff were very kind, and we even found a moment to take in the sunset! Pat is a good patient, and I'm working on my patience, lol!  Here's me posing in my nurse uniform, lol!   As for me, my ear remains plugged from a hornet sting months ago. I tried a body energy/massage therapist who also does ear candle waxing. It was… interesting. It was gross to see the debris that was removed from my ear, but at least it is super clean! The jury’s still ou...

  Oops!  I forget to publish this a few weeks ago.  Better late than never! November 17 was not only Pat’s 64 th birthday, but also a national holiday in day in Mexico honoring Dia de la Revolución commemorating the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.   For us, it was a welcome day of relaxation after hosting a mission team at the ranch for nine days.   We celebrated Pat's birthday by getting a long-overdue massage and visiting a couple of historical establishments near the Zocalo—one had a 10-member Mariachi band that was AMAZING!   We love this part of town and have a different experience each time!  The culture and music here continue to surprise and delight us daily. We even popped into a few antique stores and walked out with an old Best Western ashtray!  IYKYK!!! Sacred Sunsets!   Our rooftop has become a sanctuary for us. The sunsets from our apartment ...