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so we have returned from Mexico, alive and well, with a new outlook on life.

i learned so much from these people. the missionaries who guided us, the missionary family who took us in, the people of General Cepeda, the people of the ranchos... everyone taught me something. it will take some time to process everything i gained and left behind, but i'll do my best to put it in words for now.

we were asked to reflect on 3 questions the night before we left the FMC Misson. what affected us the most, what are we leaving behind and what are we taking with us. this will be a 3 parter...and i'll start with what i'm leaving behind:

i left what i thought about missionaries in General Cepeda. when i used to think of missionaries, i thought of overzealous white people going into foriegn lands and doing anything they can to "save souls". how wrong could i be. well, i'm sure there are some exceptions out there, but from what i saw, mission means a whole lot more now. every missionary i encountered seemed like a living saint, but they would never tell you that. these are some of the most humble people on fire for Chirst that i've ever seen. these are people who are dedicating thier lives to loving God's people in places most would never go. they aren't screaming REPENT on the streetcorners, they arent verbally abusing people with scripture, they arent telling others how wrong they are...they simply love God, have felt His love and want to show it to other poeple. they are laughing with children in the streets, they are dedicating years of their lives to serve the poor, they are giving from their poverty without a second glance...and they do it all with a joyful heart. these people are holy and striving to be better everyday. they are making a mad dash for heaven and they are taking as many people as they can with them. they have sold what they have and given to the poor...then the kept giving. they are giving the very fiber of who they are as people. they give, love and pray until it hurts.

please pray for all missionaries, but especially the Family Misisons Company. they are doing wonderful things in General Cepeda and the surrounding Ranchos. and they have opened my eyes to the call of the Gospel. please lift up Joseph, John Paul, Niel, Chris and the Brown family, all who are serving in Mexico. they are an inspiration to me.

two more parts to follow and plenty of pictures. thank you all for your prayer and support. they have made the difference. God bless.

Posted by adam at 10:12 PM Comments