We cannot believe that April is already here. Time flies when you’re having fun!!! Spring has made it to Chihuahua and all the fruit trees are in bloom. There was not much of a winter this year with no snow whatsoever. The dry season has started unusually early thus increasing the ever present need for water. Many families have been feeling the effects of this, in a little community just outside of town, they only receive water on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a couple of hours if they are lucky, a little more on Saturday. Everyone pray that they get rain soon.

  The family is fine, we all made it through winter with no one getting sick or anything. We have noticed in Mexico that no one gets the flu or other common American sicknesses as much. To the right Melena is showing off her new braces and a little friend from Apachochi. We were so blessed to find a good dentist that the girls felt comfortable with. It is unbelievable how much less it costs to have dental and medical services done here than in the states.  

  Last month we were contacted by the Knapps, a family from the Dallas area wanting to know more about the ministry we are doing in Mexico. They decided to visit for a week in March getting to know the area. They also were able to go to Apachochi for a children’s outreach. They would like to come back in the near future on a more permanent basis to work. Since they both work by using the Internet, it wouldn't be a problem for them. To the left is a picture of Matt and Renee with their three children when we took them with us to a children’s ministry in the village of Apachochi.

  The Friday night youth meetings are going great. Last month there was a bonfire / marshmallow roast for everyone and the kids from the YWAM base also. Below to the right is a picture showing everyone enjoying a time of fellowship and fun. It was at this bonfire I fell and severely sprained my ankle. We had the fire out near the edge of the cliff over looking Creel. I was going to walk over near the edge of the cliff to get a better look, not seeing a large crevice in the dark. I stepped into it and went completely of sight landing on my left ankle. It was a miracle I didn't break it! It has taken me over two weeks to get over it, but now I am walking without any pain and almost no swelling at all.

 We thank everyone for praying with us concerning the possibility of a missions store and networking with another ministry. After several months of praying about this and dealings with the people involved, we have decided that this partnership would not be in our best interest. We still have full access to the piece of property that was designated for the store to do with as we please, either a mission’s warehouse, small base or whatever we would like to do with it. This would be a great opportunity for a work group to come down and help construct something. Pray with us that we use Godly wisdom in this matter.   

   Everyone is excited about the many groups coming this summer to help with several projects, on going and some new ones also. Dates are filling up fast, so if anyone is interested in going, please let us know soon. Last month there was a fact finding team from Extreme Missionary Adventures to meet and plan for future group trips down to work in this area. Tim and I took them to where there are projects ongoing to give them an idea of what is being done. To the left is a picture of Tim and I and the guys from XMA. They are planning on bringing a group at the end of July.