Preparing

Having some nice conversation with my dad in Minnesota and catching a gold finch preparing for the coming colder weather. I miss a snowfall and it is nice to be in Minnesota at the right time to enjoy the snow, then return to Mexico where the weather is much warmer. 

It is amazing seeing these birds prepare as it seems for more difficult times. They were flying back and forth for some time filling themselves then it started to snow and they stopped coming to the feeder. 

I wish that I had that type of wisdom; knowing and preparing. I do often know that something is coming but have not prepared or done the things that should have been done. God tells us things in his word then shows us those principles in his creation so that we should not miss it.

Sunny Day!

On my trip to Minnesota I was able to prove to myself again that it is always a sunny day. We sometimes get caught up on getting down and out when things don't go as we like. This simple reminder shows me too that God is always good even when it does not appear that way.

I will be in Minnesota for 3 weeks visiting family and out believing God for additional support for the work that Irma and I do at Casa de Ninos. Pray for Irma as she will be at Casa de Ninos holding up the fort, and still taking care of our charming baby.

Blessings to you all and have a wonderful day!

A safe resting place

Irma and I have this adorable little guy in our home. We were asked by the welfare agency to care for him 11 days after he was found abandoned. Too little to be left at the Casa we took him in. This is not the first time we have had a baby on the spur of the moment,. We have a stash of baby things in our home for these "baby calls". Most likely in the next month or so he will be adopted out, so please pray for God's hand to be on this process.

This image here is what he enjoys, and quite honestly we enjoy it to. He is sprawled out on my wife in this picture, but he has spent many a peaceful moments on my chest as well. I really feel God showed me in one of these "peaceful moments" that this is really what God desires with us. He wants us to find that perfect resting place in Him. God wants us to draw close to Him. Rest in Him listening to God's heart, and feeling the warmth of  His presence.

The big Turkey

Yes that is me in the picture but no I am not the big turkey. A turkey was donated to the Casa and Irma and I got in the kitchen to do a big Saturday dinner for the kids. I never have a chance to be in the pictures so here I am and I did continue working after the picture was taken. We invited several of the girls to help out and we had a fun time in the kitchen. It was a new thing for many of the kids. When I carved the turkey I had a few tasting the turkey helpers. We ate our fill before the meal was even served. We had turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, salad, and fruit salad. It was a fun and very tasty meal. God was very good to us that day!

Irma gave us all direction and we got everything ready on time and tasting very good. I did not need a hat because I don't have much hair the girls said. It makes me hungry remembering that day. 

Great blessings to you all and have a wonderful week!

Twenty+ years ago!

We were looking through some of those old style pictures with a person that used to be at the Casa. I came across some pictures that I had not seen for some time. This picture would have been just over twenty years ago and the truck that I bought for $500 dollars to drive my personal belongings down to Tepic. Just before I left I picked up a couple of used parts from the junk yard, and actually needed one of those pieces on the trip down to Tepic. 

Time flies by as it does not seem like I have been in Tepic for more than 20 years. As I look back from now to the time of that picture so much has happened in those years. God has done much in my life and I like to believe much through my life. I thank God for what he has done in my life and for all the blessings through the years.

Take a look back into your life and thank Him for those great things he has done.