Mom and Dad brought bubble swords down for Juanito and Vanessa but with all the rain we didn’t get the chance to visit them. Last Monday (Mother’s Day here in Mexico) though during a visit I pulled them out and they were a huge
hit. While I was talking with the family Peluchi (who is in Cancun working) called to thank me for visiting his mom earlier in the day (Peluchi has taken me over to his house so many times that his mom has become my Mexican mom and so I filled in for Peluchi on Mother’s day). During the conversation I put Peluchi on speaker phone and he got to talk to Verro and the kids as well.
I called Peluchi last Sunday to wish him a happy birthday and during that conversation he told me he will be coming back into town in time to see me, he thinks he will get in Thursday afternoon!
With only five days left in Croc after today, I’m feeling the crunch and realize I won’t be able to get everything done I want to. But I do feel like things are wrapping up well. I am making hanging out and getting those chairs done my highest priority. In fact today I am combining the two. Victor is going to come by after school and help me put the finishing coat on the chairs. Each night I’m trying to do house visits and that leads to a lot of relational favors (like picking up refrigerators with Alfredo or cookie classes with Victor, Jose, Fernando, and Chewito).
Last night I had to say my first goodbyes: to Rodolfo’s family. We went out to their house in Monterrey to celebrate his parents’ 30th wedding anniversary. As always there was a delicious dinner (carne asada this time) and fun
conversation. It’s sad to say goodbye though and I know I just getting started on that sentiment.
Be in prayer for me this week as I continue to say goodbye to the people of Croc.
