November 20, 2016

Honors!  Today was time to honor Alba and it was a beautiful day to do so.  She did not have to work today so we presented her with her baptism certificate!  She brought Jacquelyn with her to service and it was a blessing to have her in class.  Katheryn, her other daughter, was not able to come, but we were able to connect with her afterwards.  Alba had wanted us to visit and eat at the restaurant where she is now working.  Now this was funny.  She talked to her boss and told her that we were coming.  After church, she was heading home and we asked if she wanted us to pick her up.  She was surprised.  She was going to send us to her work, but was not going to go!  So, we insisted that we would pick her up in about 20 minutes and all go together.  We were hoping that her husband Marcos would also go, but he had hurt his foot and so did not go.  This will be a long term effort, but we will hopefully have some opportunities to visit with him too.  The restaurant was a Mexican theme and it was really good.  Afterwards we rested some and then went on to Salcoatitan for their service.  We picked up some from Sister Ana’s family, including Sister Ana and Gloria.  We passed Ana Vilma and Jorge and they said that they had to meet someone.  When we returned home, both Carolina and Jorge met us at our door.  Carolina was in tears due to a threat against her brother.  We have been aware that things have been developing with Carolina’s family.  Her siblings live with their dad who is an alcoholic and is not able to make his rent.  The children are planning to move in with Sister Ana, but there is very little space.  Carolina’s mom died in December of last year and it has been a journey for their family.  Please keep them in your prayers. 

Baptism Certificate for Alba!

Yesenia made some hand puppets for the children!