Jan-Feb 09

This past January through February we were busy with fund raisers for our teen camp in the summer. Many of the kids don't always have the monies that they need to attend camp, so Jeff organizes various fundraisers (predominately) in the beginning of the year to help with their camp expenses. We sold: pizzas, brownies, cakes, elotes (corn), bolis (frozen fruit juices), cremitas de coco (don't ask...I have NO idea!) and among other things, also flan. (Yes, Bryan, I thought of you the night we sold them!) We encourage the people of our church to donate the ingredients and then the teens "sell" the goods and the earnings are divided up among the campers. Jeff does a great job encouraging the church people to get involved and so far, it's been a successful endeavor.

Also, we have been currently working with 2 couples in the youth ministry: Humberto & Marina, and Virgineo & Iliana. Jeff had the privilege of baptizing Virgineo and we hope to see these couples slowly but surely begin to take on more and more of the ministry's responsibilities.

March-May 09

Because I'm blogging (approx) 1 year's worth of events under one month, I'm combining several months together...yes, I know you'd rather me keep the blog up-to-date on a monthly basis, but hey, haven't you ever heard of the saying, "Never look a gifted horse in the mouth"? Basically, be thankful for what you get! :)

So, let's see...in March of this year, Jeff and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary! This year, rather than going away we opted to stay at home and visit a few local sights. Mom C. kept the kids for us and we had a great time together. I'm so thankful for the wonderful husband that God has given me. I love you, Jeff! Thank you for being the love of my life and the best father our children could ever have!

Easter, in April of this year, was a special treat for TnT. Since the Miller's have joined our team ministry this past November, TnT now have COUSINS to celebrate the holidays with! After our sunrise service at the church, we had breakfast on the grounds and then went over to Jeff's sister's house to have an Easter meal and egg hunt for the kids. What a blessing to have family here...especially during the holidays!




Speaking of family...my sister and her husband came to visit us shortly after the Easter holiday!! As always, we had a GREAT visit...but like always, it was way too short. I think that we wound up visiting a new cenote every day of their trip-with the exception of Sunday. My brother-in-law LOVES the water and one of his favorite things to do here in Merida is to explore cenotes.








Needless to say, if you ever come for a visit and would like to know where the famous sinkholes of the Yucatan are located...just ask-we probably know most of them!

In May, we were able to finish up our 3rd year of homeschooling-yea-yea! This was the second year that I taught kindergarten and my first year at teaching 2nd grade. Both kids did really well and I was so proud of the efforts that they've made this past year. Now, only one more year of homeschooling to go....

June-July 09

This past June-July was a VERY busy time for our family. Tyler graduated from K-5, Jeff's younger sister, Janice, moved back to the Ivory Coast with her family and James, another one of Jeff's siblings, was married. To top that off, we drove out and then back in again to Mexico!
While we were back home, God enabled us to pick up another year of homeschooling for the children, see most of BOTH of our families and many of our friends.
We also were able to visit several supporting churches and meet some of the many people who make our ministry possible here in the Yucatan.










On our return trip, we met up with another missionary family who has joined the team ministry here in Merida. Praise the Lord, it was an uneventful trip with the exception of a tropical storm. This family is very dear to us because for years, Jeff and I have prayed that God would send us a family with children for our children. It is through this family that He has answered our request. However, not only did he give our children good friends, He also sent us (Jeff and me) friends through their parents! It's amazing how He gives us what we need...when we don't even realize that we need it! Welcome to Merida, Yeater family!