Report from the Home Visits

Kerry and I (Wendy) went with Cristina De Hoyos to visit widows and other women in their homes on Thursday and Friday. This was a real stretch for both of us, but in some ways, having “some” Spanish made it more of a challenge for me. I could understand some of what Cristina was saying to the women, and I could say a little to them, which sometimes causes people to spew forth a torrent of words at the speed of light! Our first visit to an older woman who was the most grateful, delightful person, led to the visit to her daughter-in-law’s friend, who has cancer. Lucy, and her friend, Nancy, were led to give their hearts to the Lord Jesus Christ, and we promised to pray for them, as well as Lucy’s chemotherapy treatment Friday. Few people were home that day. On the next day, the really interesting thing was seeing the inside of the homes! From the outside, many looked the same, but once inside the gate, it was a different story!! We saw a beautiful home Friday, with Family room, living room, built-in glass display cases showing off lovely things from all over the world. Cristina even allowed us to accept refreshments offered, with a “Yes, she’s very clean!” All the people we visited were very grateful, as we placed a shawl around their shoulders, gave them a framed Scripture picture, and shared some encouraging words with each. Some homes were not much more than one room with a bed, a dirt floor, and outside “kitchen”. But, always, Mexican hospitality: “My house is yours whenever you are here, and everything I have is yours!” How can you resist that kind of heart? It’s a wonderful example to follow.

~Wendy (written in van on drive from Mex to Tex, poste by Mike)