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Early in the morning we picked up the last of our wonderful meals provided
by the Linda Vista University café.  At 5 A.M. that morning they had made
breakfast and lunch and packed it all to go. We put them all in a tote,
loaded onto the bus and off we went.  It is always sad departing because we
leave part of our heart at each mission area. In this case some of us left
part of our stomach also. The 3 hour drive to Tuxtla with all of its
continual curves, one after another was something not all would miss. The
sites were glorious though, it is a beautiful area with incredible peaks and
valleys. All went well in Tuxtla airport getting the returning totes and
luggage checked and headed to Cancun. And of Cancun! It is hard to even
think this area is part of Mexico it is so luxurious. We stayed at the Crown
Paradise Resort which was more than any missionary could ever expect to
experience. We had to split and come in on two separate flights to
accommodate our large group but it all went well. We were met at the Hotel
with delicious, beautiful fruit drinks made especially for us with no
alcohol. It was an all inclusive resort which worked well all the way
around. For us because of the huge selection of various food areas and for
them because we are a cheap date
.most not being meat eaters and all of us
not being alcohol drinkers. This is one reason Bob is always able to work a
great deal for us to have such a fantastic place for our well needed  R+R
before coming home. The hotel was not only beautiful; it sat right in front
of that beautiful shade of blue ocean water. Many enjoyed the daily dip in
the ocean with all its waves and others chose one or all of 6 different
pools to play in.  Pastor Bill had a scary experience in that he was hit by
a series of rogue waves that hit him, knocking him over. The under tow was
so strong that with each wave he only had enough time to catch a breath
before he was under again and being pulled out further.  He finally was able
to get back up and make it out to safety. Bob was more than happy about that
as he said it doesn’t look good on his resume to come back missing a
Pastor!J Dillon and Alyssa were able to talk many adults into going down the
water slide in one of the pools and it really became a fun adventure. No one
surpassed their dad Jeff’s water landing though. That landing had the
largest and furthest splash, soaking everyone sunning on the chairs pool
side! .Ron and Pam road the mechanical bull that was in one of the
restaurants’ and I sure wish I could have witnessed that. I am sure it was
fun.  Eric, Courtney, Amy, Pastor Dwight, and Renita are a few I know that
went on the zip line tour. They liked it but agreed that after the one in
Guatemala it just couldn’t compare in thrill value. There were also a few of
us that went to swim with the dolphins which I thought was absolutely
fantastic, much better than the one in Honduras.

A few of us also had the very exciting privilege of seeing the Mexican
President‘s motorcade come down the middle of the road heading to a resort
in Cancun where he was having a meeting. It was more than a little
impressive. They had put 2 military boats in the water, complete with long
range arms pointed towards the road. Also there were military men in trucks
on the side of the road with machine guns pointed right towards us as the
brigade passed by. That was a little uncomfortable but to be expected.
Police ran on foot down the side of the road directing cars to pull onto
each side of the road as the Presidential brigade proceeded down the middle.

I think probably all of our folks went to the flea market via bus from the
hotel. It was fun shopping and down right hysterical as each of the shop
owners came out yelling to us to come in their shop. The words they used
were “come in here, I can rip you off better!”  Or “give me a chance to rip
you off”. Back at the hotel when ever you saw one of our group they looked
happy and were having fun, either being active in one of sports or just
relaxing next to a pool or on the beach. One thing is for sure, all of us
are certain this has been the best trip ever. Something very special that we
all feel so humbled to be part of.  We left Mexico having changed lives and
having our life changed in the process. It reminds me once more of that
great song “Why me Lord”?  It goes on to say
what have I ever done, to
receive even one, of the pleasures I’ve known.” I challenge you my friend,
if you have never been on one of these mission trips, try it and see, you
can not out give God. The more you put in to bless others the more that
comes back to you.  We serve such a magnificent God that He has made it a
natural law of reaping and sowing. Set out to bless another life and see
what happens! What an exciting life Jesus has in store for those who follow
Him, along with great peace and happiness. There are no ho-hum experiences
for those that work for Christ. Thank you Jesus for allowing us to serve
you. 

All glory and honor to the King of Kings whom we wait and long to see coming
in the clouds of Glory.

 

Smiling in gladness,

Jennifer Young, Mission Reporter

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