Back in the Estados Unidos

Hello from San Diego, CA. Last night we had a bonfire on the beach and it was an awesome way to end the week of work and sharing about the praises of what the Lord did in us and for the others in Mexico. We had to get up very early this morning after staying up late with these spirit-filled girls. We were up about 5:30 AM and on the road 7:20 AM. We were in CA by 10 o'clock. Kenny said that it was the fastest he has gotten a group across the border. We had no problems. We must have had a ton of prayer warriors. To catch you up on Duwayne from the other group. He cut the frontside (palm side) of two fingers down to the bone and fractured them. He was back at the house by 6:00 pm and in good spirits. He had no tendon damage so his fingers just need to heal. We were able to get all the suitcases in this van, but they will have some bags in the isles on the way home. As we said good-bye to the other group it was hard because of the bonds that were formed over the week. God did an amazing work in using two different groups together to reach the kids in Mexico and work on building a home. Currently, we are visiting Shirley's niece, Laura, who lives in San Diego. She has the day off today so it has worked out great to see her. We will have to decide what we want to do tomorrow. We may decide to go to a beach and just relax. Many of us are very tired and naps sound SO wonderful. We had lunch at an In and Out burger after we got over the border and it tasted yummy. It was nice to have ice and to be able to flush the toliet paper down the sewer system. Yeah...we are not in Mexico anymore. Keep us in your prayers as now we are ready to head home since the project is over, but the weather is beautiful so are enjoying the beauty around us. Soon we will head to our hotel and take some naps.

Julianna- We miss you and look forward to seeing you soon. You will love the present we got you.

Seth- I hope that you are having fun and behaving for whichever person is watching you. You will like your gift too. It came from Mexico.


Lexi Says:
Hey everyone! Leaving the orphanage was the hardest thing I thing I have ever had to do. It was so sad and Meagan and I were a complete mess emotionally and physically (due to our huge water fight). We finished most of the house including all walls, the roof, the insulation and dry walling of the celing. Its actually a pretty cool house! Tell Piper, Brady, Sloan, Hope, Landon, and Leifer I say hi! And Mom, Dad, Lisann, and Leif I love you all to! Mom, if Grandma talks to you and hasnt read this tell her I say thanks for writing! And if you or Lisann could call work and find out whether or not I work on Monday that would be great! I love you all and cant wait to see you!

Meagan Says: im so excited to see you all. all your emails and notes of encouragement kept me going during the week. it was so nice to hear from you! leaving the orphanage was so hard for me. i had it together untill i said goodbye to Elena. (one of the little girls!). All the kids were crouching under us to see our tears, then making fun of us and rubbing their eyes while fake crying! God has definitly taught me to keep going despite my tired body and mind! i know i wouldn't have had the strength without Him! I thank you all so much for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers! i miss you all. Love meagan

Taylie says:
Hey everyone! I am really anxious to get home and see my cat, Peepeepoopoo and my dog, Caskey. Oh ya, and my family and friends! hee hee. Well we are in the US now and I can read all the signs again! Woohoo! We ate at In and Out Burgers when we were in San Diago, it was really good! We might possibly go to the San Diago Zoo instead of 6 Flags which I think is exciting, I'm not much of a roller-coaster person. Oh, hey family and friends, I might be a little crazier when I come back, so be prepared! I love you all and can't wait to be back in the Northwoods jetskiing!
Hey mom can u tell Shelley I won't be able to work the day after I get back, please, thanx.
Tootles, Taylie

Elie says:

Haynes family, no kidding on the crazyness of Taylor Grace Haynes she's like a completely different person. but we all LOVE her.

Love and thanks to all of you for praying and supporting us on this trip. I love you Dad, Mom, and Sam(i) he he

Mom, I was hoping you would get my work schedule from Jabberwocky so i know if i have to work on Monday, i'll probably call tonight so be prepared. Love you all

Sami, dude i got you the coolest thing ever and you better L O V E it because we all helped pick it out for you.

Carmen says:
Hey all. Just woke up from a nap on the guest bed in Shirley's neice Laura's house. It felt really great. Everyone is down stairs at the moment making cookies well except for the girls and I. I have no idea what they are doing next to me, but it's crazy. Anyways, I would have to say the hardest part was leaving the orphange but I was able to keep the tears in check until this morning when I said good-bye to Kristin and the other girls. Kristin is the one I really conected with from the other group she is such a sweet girl. I don't know what the plans for the rest of the day and tomorrow but I can't wait to take a shower for longer than five minutes. My hair, which was in briads, was just taken out and let me tell you I was grossed out. It was all poofy and in need of an excellent wash. Ok well everyone is getting antsy to read the comments so see everyone when I get home.