Family and other Life Struggles: Our Visit to El Coyote & the Moreno Family

Well, I've been off work for 2 weeks now. My husband and I have traveled over 1600 miles. The Lord blessed us yet again with a wonderful time of fellowship, rest, and renewal. I can't get enough of Mexico! We spent lots of time reflecting on all the adventures over the last 7 years that God has taken us to different areas of Mexico to share God's love. I smile when I think about the life-long friendships we have made.

One of those friendships is with the Moreno family in a village called El Coyote near San Luis Potosi. The couple, Octavio & Floralis, are originally from Mexico City and have answered God's calling to be missionaries in this very remote location. They have given their lives to serve in El Coyote and the surrounding areas for the last 14 years. Seven years ago, Jeff and 11 other men traveled with Vision Ministries and spent a week laying block to build the church Octavio pastors. Over the years, we have remained in contact with the Moreno family. The bond is incredible to me. They are part of our family and we are part of theirs. They have traveled to Texas twice and this was our 3rd visit to their home. They have been blessed with four children, Ian, Dana, Rui, & Nuno. This beautiful family has taught me the beauty of God's love in the simplest of ways. Their way of life in the village is very simple, yet they are thankful and satisfied with every single thing God gives them. I was reminded many times throughout the week of how God intended families to give, share, and love. I had forgotten that this kind of family was possible.

We were blessed to spend 5 days with these incredible people. God knew it was exactly what we needed. Floralis kept telling us "she was sorry that we must be so bored". We laughed and told her we were not bored but rather grateful for the "quiet" time without the craziness we had been experiencing lately. Sometimes we have to be reminded to get away from the TV, the cell phones, computer, and yes, even our families to experience what God has for us all over again.