Hey all, here's the photo's from Tuesday. Just a heads up, I've been taking a lot more photos than what's going up, but the internet connection down here goes in and out, thus timing out my Picasa uploads often. Yesterday's album got considerably short changed and we'll see how tonight goes. But enjoy...whatever gets online.
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These pictures are incredible!!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us back home. It's great to see what you are doing down there, while we pray for you from here. Just looking into the eyes of the faces you've captured melts my heart. I am so grateful that Megan has this opportunity, that she has a heart bigger than ever, hands and feet to do God's work, and a desire to serve. What a life-changing experience! I love you, Megan and can't wait to hear all about Mexico. I KNOW you're going to want to go back again and again...
ReplyDeleteAll my love and prayers,
Mom
Thankyou Jeff for the photo's. It really is great for us back home to actually see some of what you are doing. Kara I cant wait to hear all the stories when you get home. I know you LOVE being their and Dad and I are really proud of you. A parent could not ask for anything better then seeing the love of Christ in their daughter.
ReplyDeletelove,
mom and dad(and your sweetheart amber says she misses you)
you guys are doing great work in Mexico! I'm proud of all of you. keep up the great work. you're in my prayers. Love Betty-Jo Steinke
ReplyDeleteaustin fw,
ReplyDeleteyou are awesome.
thats all.
:)
miss u.
have great rest of the week! i cannot wait to hear all about it!!! :)
---hb
Jeff, thank you so much for all the wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteJonathan, see your mom and dad really do care about you. I saw their message to you. You rock Jonathan Hampton!!!!!!!
Tyler, I just got off the phone with your mom and she wanted you to know how very very very very much see loves you and how much she misses you. She's so proud of you and will be messaging you later after I text her the blog. I am so proud of you too Tyler Lizzi. Love, Mrs. Allie
Lindsey, I am writing you from church while covering phones. I might add that it is very very quite and boring here without the GSM staff!!!!!! If dad and I don't comment anymore this week, it's because both of our computers are down due to a virus. Just know we are praying for you and your whole team and we are soooo proud of you! I can't wait to see what God has done through you this week. Shine for Jesus!!! Love you soooooooooo much and miss you like crazy!!!! Mom
Hey Mexico Team!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys look like you are having an absolute blast. Never forget who you do the work for and He will always give you the energy you need!!!! Keep having fun, drink lots of water, and build into those kids in that orphanage. Be Jesus to them. You all ROCK!!!! Can't wait to hear stories.
Sam Petersen
Jeff, we are lovin the pics. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteSuper job to the whole team. The smiles on the faces of the kids are awesome to see. The affect you are having on their lives is incredible!
Katie Sellers, We are sooooo proud of you. We are really anxious to hear all of the stories. We all miss you and love you!
Dad
Heather! Hi!
ReplyDeleteI miss you like crazy! I wish you had your phone with you because I've wanted to call you about a million times since you left. I saw ALL of the pictures and it looked really fun! I liked the one where you guys had that blue paint all over you haha.
But anyways, this Monday i went to the beach with Brenna, Eric, and Tyler. I really wish you went! It was the coolest beach ever! You didnt have to pay and you had to walk like a mile to get there! About half of the way we had to walk on some sand dunes and it burned my feet like crazy! I didnt have any shoes so Tyler gave me his shoes. When we got there Brenna and Eric were being boring, so Tyler and i swam out SOO far! I was soo freaking scared! Idk, i just get really scared of deep water for some reason hah i think its a swimmer thing because all of my friends from swimming get scared of it too! But anyways it was a fun day:) Though...well...ok nevermind...haha
On Tuesday we went to pick up Abbie from the airport! It was kind of weird seeing her. She talked the entire way home! I really want to go to Africa when i get older now too! She said that three guys proposed to her! Doesnt that seem strange? She also said that if you just give 7 cents to missionarys then it gives a meal to a kid! She's going to write a lot of letters to friends she made there so im going to give her money every time she sends them. It sounds really sad! None of them have jobs and the parents dont even care for their kids. But I'll just tell you about it when you get back:)
Today we had to run 6 miles fartlick at elm road! I actually felt really strong though haha i think thats the first time since...forever! At elm road at least! But i ran with 3 different people today too! Brenna FINALLY came today, but she seriously almost fainted and had to turn back. Then coach made me run with Jen who like wouldn't do fartlick at all! I had to keep turning back for her :P Then at the end I ran with Brian and he's a really nice guy! He gave me good advice too! But bad news Heather, coach started pacing groups :/ I dont think we'll be able to run together anymore!!! :(
I know i already said this but i miss you so much! I cant wait till you come home! I love you!
Kristina :)
P.S. I'm going to hang out at taco bell. Because I like tacos. But I'm not sure I like them anymore, there's not really a reason though. But thats why I'm going there just to see if I really dont. Because who doesnt like taco bell? Its an awesome resteraunt!
Jeff thanks for all the picts they are great!!! Looks like everyone is doing well and having a good time. Stay strong and serve well. Up there down here!!!! Hi to JM, DC, Katie and Heather!!! Momma Keim
ReplyDeleteHi Tori!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good time!
Love,
Scott
Hey Mexico team--Been thinking and praying for all of you!! Keep strong as the week comes to an end. The beautiful faces of the children show their excitement. Encourage each other constantly. Rachel and Nicole, i hope you got Grace's comment to you. She is very proud of you as we all are. Can't wait to see pictures and hear stories. "Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God--what is good, pleasing and perfect."Romans 12:2.
ReplyDeleteYour grandfather would be so proud of you!!!!
Love always-Mom and Dad
Thanks Jeff for taking these wonderful pictures! It's one of our highlights of the day seeing this incredible team making such a difference. - Abby we're so very proud of you and love you. Loved the manicure you received! :)
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work,
Mom & Dad (Tanna & Craig)
hey cass, it's jordan! hope you're having an amazingg time in mexico! Nothing new has been going on here at home except that I'm sick and grace and ash trashed your room :) I'll try to clean it up before you get home though! We miss you and can't wait to see you on Saturday!I'll be praying for ya! Be a light to everyone down in Mexico!
ReplyDelete--your favorite sister(jordan)
"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
-Romans 15:5-6
hi cassie, it's ashley! i miss you so much, I hope you're having a great time and I hope you have fun! Today I played outside and it is really hot here! Our pool is brown so we couldn't swim :/ Well, have fun! I miss you!
ReplyDelete-your little sis, ash!
Hola team! I've been thinking about you guys a lot today and been saying some extra prayers. I hope that doesn't mean you are having a rough day. Even if it is God always shows up. He's good like that!! I love you all and can't wait to read today's report. Press on friends!
ReplyDeleteSam, I'm glad to finally see some pictures of you, I was wondering if you might of snuck off to Cancun or something!:)I love you and can't wait to see you! Love, MOM oxoxoxoxox
ReplyDeletePaige, I sent Racheal's card out today!:)I sure miss and I love you very much!Love, MOM oxoxoxoxoxo
Aba, I'm so blessed for Sam to have such a great friend to do life with! Love, Mrs. Scott
Jonathan, How's the Hawian dance combined with the spanish language that you & Sam choreographed? The kids must love it!! :)
Beccah.
ReplyDeleteHey there. We hope that everything is going Great down there in Mexico. We hope you are staying safe and doing amazing things for God while you are working in Mexico. Hope Eden is having a good time as well.
Love you Bec!
From Josh, Matt, and Jacob
From Matt...Camp is going just swell this week haha. We are having a good time with all 15 kids. I have been getting up this week to run with your brother Jacob this week so i am sore haha. Have a great time Beccah and I have been and will be praying for you...so has tracy :)
From Josh... GO ORIOLES!
Hi Tyler,
ReplyDeleteMrs. Allie gave me this site to stay in touch with you. The pics are awesome! They capture a story of young american kids caring about other young children with much less than all of you come from. The smiles all of you have blended together is something to be proud of!
I'm very proud of you Tyler Michael. Being involved with this youth group at GCC has been the most positive experience ever! I went to 11:30 mass at ND today, said a prayer for all of you for continued guiadance and protection & good health. I saw Mrs. Klauer at mass she is proud of you too, oh, and Mrs. Garwood loves you very much.
We should have bought that soccer ball for those kids! Keep up the positive work and the rewards will come from within... I must say, I miss you very much, you are my buddy and fill my heart with so much joy & love! Muah!
Mother
Emily looks to me that you all are working hard. Is it still really hot? Alan,Tyler and Piper say hi and they miss. Have fun and we all love you!
ReplyDeleteHeather...I miss you! I was on a walk today and i was listening to a song...and i immediately thought of you...guess what song it was? i'll give you a hint, it's taylor swift ;) hehe.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are being Jesus for these kids! way to be! Don't forget that you're serving God in everything you do, and even the smallest thing is making a difference in someone's life!
Try not to miss me too much Heather...I know it's hard for you to be away from me, but no worries we'll see eachother soon! haha :)
Love you all!
Megan
Hifuzzy llama pretty lady, Katie,
ReplyDeleteWe sure miss you at Gma Camp but are soooooooo proud of what you are doing there. Made cookies, crafts, swimming, going to the park, all the things you usually do with us. See you soon. Looking forward to hearing all about things there. Love, Gma, Ashlynn Aubrey
Looks like you are all working sooo hard. Ab, we love you so much more than you can imagine. I love to see you on the photos (I need to see a smile:). Praying for you constantly and can't wait to see you. Glad to see Sam too, I was wondering if she made it. I would love if you could bring one of those little brown eyed gifts from God home with you:) Be safe. All my love, Mom
ReplyDeleteHi Abi! Hope you are having a good time! These pictures are awesome and I was excited to see some of you! (and Sam, too!!) What a tremendous blessing your group must be to the people there. What an example of God's love and goodness this is to them! I am sure your life will be changed, as well as theirs. Can't wait to hear your stories!! love, Sandi Carpenter
ReplyDeleteHey everybody! I love following you each day and looking at the awesome pictures Jeff if putting up! I know you are packing every day full of memories and lots of hard work! I am so proud of you all for showing those kids how much Jesus loves them! What an incredible gift you are giving to them! Heather, I love seeing your beautiful smile in these pictures! I can tell you are loving the time you have there! I'm curious if you are seeing the little boy you met last yr?? You are such a beautiful young lady and I couldn't be more proud of you for serving our God the way you do! We miss you & love you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks DC,Jeff,Seth,Katie,Kara,& Steph for your awesome leadership!! I'm praying for you daily!
Love, Faith
Sam,
ReplyDeleteYou are alive and well. We all just miss seeing your awesome smile. So glad you are doing well. Cannot wait to hear about your trip. Miss you lots.
Paige,
You are always smiling in your pictures. You are a sight for sore eyes. Miss you. We are going to visit Kailyn in Valpo tomorrow and she is so bummed that you are not here. She said she loves you and wishes you were coming. I told her, " I know, but she is in Mexico helping others live better." Sorry to say, she did not really care and wanted to know if you could come back to play with her. Ha Ha. I told her next time for sure. Miss you and cannot wait to see you.
I LOVE YOU BOTH MUCHO....Shelby says hi and she is counting down the days til she sees you.
Gee
Hey Kelsey...Sending smiles and love your way as you serve God in a BIG way!!! We've been thinking about you bunches, and talking about you alot! I got a text from your boo tonight...just to tell me that he misses you! I told him not to worry, you'd be home soon. I'm so proud of you, we ALL are...proud of the way you've stepped outside the comforts of your normal daily life to shower others with Christ's love. I'm humbled by all of you in the way you pour out your hearts for the King! Thank you...thank you...thank you...for representng! Peace, Michelle
ReplyDeleteMs. Liverett...thank you so much for your loving heart and kind spirit. I'm so grateful that you are there leading, following, and loving on the GSM students and those they are serving. I'm sure all who you are serving alongside are blessed by your mere presence there. God Bless You! Michelle Lau (Kelsey Stoll's mom:) )
ReplyDeleteHi Team! We love this blog! It's the highlight of our day! Thanks for making it possible and for all the incredible pictures! Our prayers have been with you continuously!
ReplyDeleteLiv, your beautiful smile in the photos reflects the incredible heart God has given you to care for others! We love that you're being Jesus with skin on! Strengh & stamina are among the things we keep asking God to give you! We look forward to hearing some really cool stories when you return!
Love you so much! Dad & Mom
hi guys! looks like everything has been amazing! i have been looking at the pictures nonstop ( when i'm not at practice or not sleeping :) just thought i'd tell ya'll that we had an audience for the show tonight! the crowd loved it and it got us really pumped up for our real opening night this friday. tomorrow is the last "rehearsal" but again our director sold out the house and so its a performance?! guess we won't really have an opening night!
ReplyDeleteKeep working hard and loving greatly! miss you all!
love, maddie