no.179 131026 Thank you for swimming time

The pool at the mango farm in Manzanillo

Sitting in the whirl pool and looking at the night sky through the glass roof (although it was pitch black) brought memories of Mexico. I still remember. It was one of my favourite memories that's not ministry related. At the Manzanillo mango farm, having not enough water to shower, we all jumped into the pool when we were done with the day's schedule. Yes, it was more like a bath tub, not a swimming pool. The water was cool and refreshing, and I remember having to constantly move around because if I didn't I would shiver. The night sky was beautiful. I could see the Milky way, and I was lucky enough to spot a couple of shooting stars. There was a big lamp post by the steps and that was the only outdoor light. I kept wishing I could turn off that light, because that was the only obstacle hindering my view. What was more wonderful was the time I spent with God afterwards.

While everyone else was watching a movie, I didn't want to waste my precious time in Mexico, especially when God had cleared the sky just as I had prayed for. All day long, it was pretty cloudy so I kept telling my team how disappointed I will be if I can't see the stars at the mango farm. After taking my bath, oh, I mean swimming (haha!), I felt so clean... yes, very ironic, but all the stickiness went away after swimming. It was pretty chilly at night, so I put on my long leggings and a long sleeve and covered myself with a blanket. I had a pretty long date with God there.

We, the veterans of Mexico missions, are making donations for the pastor Rolando in Mexico. I'm so happy and thankful that I could be a part of this wonderful opportunity. We are donating so that he can build a new house for him and his family, which will allow him to focus on the ministries that he is leading in not only Guadalajara, but everywhere in Mexico.