We had a great weekend down here. My folks came down (Dennis and Ida) and we had some friends in from the Scotts Valley area; Dave and Ruth Diepersloot with their two kids. Ruth and my Mom each cooked a turkey. We invited our landlords over, and all of us ate together in our rented home. It was awesome. We all ate like it was going to be our last meal and had a wonderful evening.
On Friday night a team from Westgate Church prepared a Turkey dinner for the kids in the home to enjoy and we were invited too. After the meal we had an opportunity to say what we were thankful for. It was awesome hearing what the kids had to say. When it came to my turn to share, I was literally speechless. I had no idea what to share. The Lord and you all have been so good to us. As corny as it sounds it was hard to be specific because there are so many things.I wanted to acknowledge your sacrifice and share our gratitude to you, our supporters.
We have been so blessed down here and have had so many wonderful surprises. Like the church we attend, our fellow missionary neighbor Barb Jackson, the Fruin family, my surf buddy Jeff Johnson, Scott Wester a friend I graduated high school with is now the new director of field operations within Yugo, and all the GCH staff and ministry partners. What a crew. The Lord is at work in Mexico as evidenced by his hand of blessing on the ministries represented by all these people. People are coming to Christ down here nearly every weekend in our church. It is fantastic what God is doing.
Hearing the kids speak at the home that evening was a good reminder of the many things I have to be thankful for. Almost every one of the children at GCH mentioned they were thankful for their “family”. Some said they had never had a family before.
Thanksgiving stirs many things in all of us. But I think the point is to show gratitude. Gratitude to our Maker, as well as those who are around us.
Thank you for the opportunity to be here. Christmas is coming!
Blessings,
The Hanson's
