We’ll be leaving shortly for the city. Tomorrow afternoon we’re planning to fly to Orlando. A big thanks to the gentleman who got tickets on Delta for the whole family for what the cost of one ticket would have been. God is good. We’ll be there from tomorrow the 15th through the 22nd. Funeral is…
Going to the States; Grieving
At 3 am this morning my dear Abuelito (Grandpa) passed away suddenly. He fell off a ladder and landed on his face. He had a brain bleed and there was nothing they could do for him when he got to the hospital. Ivan Durand grew up in Puerto Rico. He accepted the Lord in his…
Mel – internationally acclaimed speaker
Well, sorta. In Belize anyway. Last month, Mel was asked to speak at the Brethren national women’s prayer breakfast. It went extremely well. She was thankful for all of your prayers, and felt the Spirit really helped to articulate the message God had placed on her heart. It was well-received by the ladies that were…
We’re Moving Across the Lagoon
In all our missionary training they said to expect your ministry plans to change once you get to the field. How very right they were. God put on our hearts last year when we went home for my health issues to pray about how God could best use us in the ministry here in Belize…
Better than Last Year
Our hearts have been so blessed by the Lord this thanksgiving. God gave us such a sweet time with each other and our girls. Nothing grand happened, we just spent time together and had a marvelous couple of days. My phrase to John this last week has been “This is better than last year”. I’ve…
When Being a Missionary gets Messy
It is not too often a missionary will let you in on the “messes” of ministry. You know the ones I’m talking about. The muck and the mire, the things that bog us down as Christians, the discouraging roadblocks, the icky details. Why would we not want to share that? Because it’s too much. Messes…
Speaking Engagement
I (Mel) have been asked by the Brethren Church (denomination affiliated with the church in Gales Point), to speak at the Ladies Prayer Breakfast this Saturday. I have 30 minutes to speak on prayer. I had a very difficult time choosing what I am going to speak on. Finally God gave me John 17: 20-26…
October Update- The Ministry in Pictures
Here is what the ministry looks like in picture form: Enjoy! *Pictures courtesy of Bryan Schmidt. If you live in the Medina area in MN, he is a great family photographer. We can get you in touch with him. Wow, did October fly by! As you can see, we stay pretty busy with various ministries…
We Will Remember This for the Rest of Our Lives
There have been some huge moments for us here in Belize. Events that God used in our lives to mold us to become more like Him. My mind goes back to last year when the hurricane hit after I just had a c-section and having a severe case of kidney stones. Those events are now…
Morning Sickness =
PREGNANCY!!!!! I am about 10 weeks pregnant. This will be #3 for us. The bundle will arrive the beginning of May. We are excited and a little overwhelmed. Ellis will be only 18 months when the new one arrives. I will have my hands full. We are so thankful to God that He has entrusted…