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We finally made it back home from Mexico. And what a great trip it was.
While there we worked hard on our project, we did some sight seeing, and experienced the local food and culture. What a great time! And God used us for His glory as we got to touch the lives of so many young children who have had a very tough life, but now are beginning to see the light of God in their lives.
We built two playground sets that the kids were so excited to see come together. You can see how much they need these small little things in their lives. The smiles, the hugs, the joy they expressed was very rewarding.

We got to go to the Teotihuacán Pyramids just outside of Mexico City. They are quite a sight, but also causes you to ponder the dangers of pagan sun worship.

The street between the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon is called the Avenue of Death, which causes you to picture the probability of human sacrifices that were made at the top of these pyramids and other places throughout the area.

We also got to go to Mexico City downtown.

At a plaza in the center of the city is the Presidential Palace and a Catholic Cathedral, both built in 14^th or 15^th Century. It is absolutely amazing to look at the incredible structures that people were able to make so many years before having all the technology we have today.

In the end we all agreed that the most amazing thing we experienced while in Mexico was our new found and renewed relationships we made with the staff and children at Niños de México. The kids are so great, so loving, and accepting. To see the smiles and feel their love and appreciation makes all sacrifices worth it.

We experienced some sickness and a few difficulties, but all in all, the trip was an incredible adventure and mission. God is so good. He causes all things to work together for good (Romans 8:28). As long as you keep your eyes on God, serve others for the glory of God, and go in the power of Jesus, you will always be rewarded far more than you were ever able to give. As the Great Commandment says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:30-31).

May the Lord bless you this week as you go in the Name of Jesus and serve Him wherever you are.