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I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Ps 34:1 Recently, I was challenged to reflect on my responses to what seem like stressful situations in our lives. What do I allow to steal my joy? Do I continually show praise to God, regardless of my surroundings? And I found that too many times I’ve failed. God is always faithful and has never left me to deal with anything on my own. So I choose to trust Him, praise Him, and glorify Him in the joys and in the difficulties in my days.

Virgil & Liz were in Tijuana again last week and we were able to go over on Wednesday to visit with them. We praise God with them for better reports on her condition.

In Dec. we signed papers to receive Tania into our family as her caregivers in preparation for her adoption. On Friday we had another family DIF meeting. It was a follow-up meeting to see how we are doing since we ‘have’ Tania. And also to move ahead with hiring a lawyer to do the Mexican legal process needed to adopt Tania. On Tuesday, Lorne & I went to meet with our lawyer to sign authorization papers and have the whole process explained to us of the work that they do for us. We feel God has again led us in His way to find a lawyer that is just what we need for this time.

Jacob & Noemi arrived last week to begin working here as a couple. They were both former workers here as singles and got married last Nov. For now they are teaching school and helping where needed and then plan to replace Gideon & Darin when they leave. It’s good to have them back with us, although bittersweet to know that it means our boys will be leaving before long.

We had a good weekend with the board of directors here. We always feel encouraged when they come and we can feel their support for the work here.

Our men here are excited with the new work project they have started. They are starting a pottery making business and have the first order for a semi load of pottery. Greivin is making the contacts and doing a lot of work to get the details together to get the business up and running. There is a local man that is teaching them how to make the pieces and helping with getting it setup here. He’s been working on making the kiln and they’ve made the first dozen or so pieces of pottery. Nevin is working full time out there and Lorne helps in his spare time. It’s such a blessing for Nevin to have regular work here.

Lorne left this morning for Indiana. His parents 50th anniversary celebration is on Sunday and he is joining his family for that special time. He plans to return to us on Monday evening. I’m hoping the time will pass quickly, since I’m not so good with being on my own!

I wish for you all a blessed week in Jesus!