Anticipation filled the air as family members gathered together to celebrate the birth of Our Savior. This was our first Christmas in many that we would all be together in Canada.
There was a sound at the door. Could it be what we had been waiting for? Yes, there before us was such a wonderful sight. Our grand babies!! Caleb looked so grown up. Brilliant blue eyes stared at Rod as he reached out to hold our grand daughter Aly. Yes, we were excited about seeing all our family, but Rod meeting Aly for the first time was a highlight in our trip back to Canada.
Christmas Eve was spent with my family. Seated in the center of the activity I watched as family members opened gifts and shared hugs and kisses after the gift giving and receiving. The day was spent creating cherished memories with grand babies and family and ended with a candlelight service in a near by church.
Christmas day was spent catching up with the Hoople Clan, eating a traditional turkey dinner (no tacos or tamales to be found) and being surrounded by those we love dearly.
It was the eve of 2007 and we were amongst our church family. A sense of nostalgia surrounded me as I listened to the laughter. Many of those gathered around us were a part of our growing experiences over the years. We brought the New Year in holding hands in prayer. We look forward to celebrating the New Year with fresh dreams.
We are excited to see what God has in store for 2007 as we go forth and carry the flag representing YUGO Ministries while we are in Canada sharing God’s heart for the nations. We have already had many opportunities to share what God is doing in Mexico and pray that the rest of our time here in Canada will bring glory to His name.
In the Spring of 2006, Gospel Chapel church from Sylvan Lake, Alberta joined us in ministry in Mexico. Many were touched by the love and care of this Canadian group as they reached out to the Mexican people.
Word came that the rain was coming. And, the rain came! Ministry was shut down due to the mud. One of the team members came to us with a promise. Mary Anne stated she was going back to Canada to raise finances to purchase a 4X4 truck for us.
On January 7, 2007 a set of keys was presented to us for a 1997 Dodge 4X4 truck filled with donations to go back to Mexico. How blessed we are to have this church body that has seen the needs and responded to the call. Thank you Gospel Chapel. Ministry will no longer be stopped due to the rain.
Rod, Rebekah and I are now in the middle of a fierce Canadian winter. Many cars can be seen in near by ditches due to the black ice and the temperature has dropped severely. We have joined our fellow Canadians in experiencing some very cold and stormy days. Brrrrrr!!!
Rod, Rebekah and I have much to be grateful for. We have had opportunities to reconnect with family and friends. Our days are filled with sharing with others the needs of the Mexican people and the opportunities for others to join us in ministry.
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