A Glimpse into Our Life



Aviana visiting her friend Juni where her family cares for a tilapia farm.



All the girls love Gemma! She is full of fun ideas!


Victoria is getting a new toilet.  Her old one is too far away, down a slippery
 hill preventing her from getting there when it rains, at night, or when she is sick.

Andrea is learning how to pray.  She is hoping that her son will help her practice the Our Father prayer.

These three students are very motivated to learn English.  Alexander is hoping to get a job in tourism once he can speak English.

18 year old Cristian (on right), has suffered health issues his entire life. Thanks to Sister Ana, he will be able to receive catechism classes at his home and soon receive the Sacrament of Baptism!


An interactive rosary is the best way for this group of kids to learn how to pray it.



It is such a blessing to have other missionary families near by to share this crazy life with.

It is always a joy to welcome a new baby into the world!  Mama Maricel was so grateful for the help that was provided to her and her baby.



Isaac faithfully teaches weekly chess where he incorporates lots of fun and prayer.




Out with the old in with the new, or so we hope.  Chomorro had to take down his house, before he could gather the finances to build a new house, because it was too wobbly and about to fall down.


Goofy Girls!

We have discovered that the kids LOVE puzzles!



One of our regular home visits where we promote the domestic church by empowering the parents to teach their children how to pray.



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  1. UnknownJune 29, 2021 at 3:53 PM

    Great to see! thanks.

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  2. Karen GroppelJune 30, 2021 at 8:43 AM

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    1. Karen GroppelJune 30, 2021 at 8:44 AM

      Thanks for sharing with us the beautiful work that you are doing. May God continue to bless you all!

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    2. DavidJuly 2, 2021 at 9:34 AM

      So inspiring! Thank you for the wonderful pics! God Bless you!
      Angela

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  3. MaryJuly 2, 2021 at 2:50 PM

    This summer season, I pray for you and those you minister to: safety from storms, free of illness, much laughter, and hope as you wake up each new day with God's love and peace surrounding you
    MM

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