Mexican Progress?

Just a quick update for tonight... and a plea for continued prayers for Matt and Martin as they drive the 4Runner up through Mexico. They had an adventurous day today... which is really not quite what you're hoping for when driving through two underdeveloped countries to get home! Many thanks to John Villanueva and his wife for getting a copy of his passport faxed expediently to Guatemala... long story.

Long story short though, they lost about 6 or 7 hours running around trying to get a lawyer here to do enough paperwork for them to appease some Mexican officials-- It is very frustrating to deal with Mexican officials, who abide by no rules and with whom we as American citizens truly have no rights. Now is not a time for a political rant about the treatment they demand for their citizens who are illegally in our country, but suffice it to say that driving through a place where you truly have NO rights is quite frustrating and scary. Feel free to take this opportunity to thank a Vet in your general vicinity for your rights and your freedom...

Anyway, we have not heard from Matt and Martin since around 1:30 this afternoon, so we are hoping and assuming that "no news is good news" and that they are well on their way through Mexico. It is difficult to call from there, so "no news is good news" was the agreement. As we said before, continuing prayers are appreciated.

On the Guatemalan front, Heidi and Isaac continue preparations for the trip north. Help from several members of the Savior's Sons team (from The Woodlands United Methodist Church) is, as always, greatly appreciated. A few of them stayed behind to help with Roy's addition on the house, but have also spent countless hours now on home improvement projects here as well as helping Isaac and Heidi get the house ready for their prolonged absence! God is truly The Great Provider, as He has proven yet again with His provisions for our move home.

Thank you all again and again for your prayers and support over the last two years. Please be aware that we all serve a truly awesome God! Blessings to all... and good night!