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December 2021

Across the city and through the streets...

Carlos (backpack) immediately asked if I was American and spoke English. He then proceeded to introduce himself as Charlie.  

From that moment until we walked them to their doorstep, he and sister Yanet (purple) asked me to translate all the words they could think of into English.

I'd forgotten the curiosity foreigner-me causes in certain parts of the city. Meeting them was definitely a highlight of my month.

Honored to gift shoes to these little ones in a shanty-town where a Twist group meets. Visiting was super sweet - especially with tag-along Gracie. 

Other news from the month...

A training seminar for children's workers


Website launch!  A small start, tutorial site Tenacity.Studio is available to the public:   Tenacity Page Link

Still awaiting copyright registry for the Twist Volume 1 Manual as we continue to fundraise the publishing cost.


Praying and saving for...

- A new vehicle for our family

Hauling toy donations, Operation Christmas Child boxes, and three kids around leaves us thinking we've probably outgrown our sedan.  BUT we do like having it for city trips like taking the boys to school. So, we're saving up for an additional vehicle.

AND

-Transportation (a combi-bus would be great!) for Twist Chalco

Every week they move around and carry all the materials including food and tents on motorbike taxis. It is NOT easy.  Plus, having a vehicle to bring kids and the team in would be amazing. 

A wonderful new year awaits us... for if God is for us, who can be against us?  

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