#b2bmty

This little 7 year old boy has become my buddy. It can be hard being the youngest one at Rancho, but I have loved seeing his confidence grow with each week. A few weeks ago we were writing his sponsors a letter, he was drawing them a picture, and all he wanted to share were his many Bibles and all his favorite stories in them - he did really well on a test the boys had on the Bible stories they had been learning and he was so excited! Later one day during exam week he came back from school and I imagine he told me and others over 25 times in a matter of hours that he got an 88% on his math exam that day, without even studying - school doesn’t come easy to him but then he asked if I would stay to help him study for his Spanish exam the next day. Today, he saved me a seat right next to him at lunch and he wanted to show me how he was growing strong and could cut up his own pork chop and eat it all to the bone - when he first came not long ago he wouldn’t hardly eat and did not know how to use silverware. Praise God for the way He’s moving in this little boys life, moment by moment. #b2bmty #makeadifferenceforone #ranchodelrey #CLoveinMéxico (at Rancho Del Rey boys' home)

Exactly one year ago for the first time I landed in this place I knew nothing about called Monterrey, Mexico. There are mountains, I’m still cold in a sweatshirt - where am I? I had little-to-no expectations as I had booked my plane ticket a week or so prior to “scout” it out... just the Spirit leading me in this crazy journey of discovering what it looked like to live with an undivided heart for the Lord. I remember very clearly watching the Super Bowl in a staff members living room with a group of young men who were once in B2B’s Hope Program listening to conversations on sports, tattoos, family and so on and reading some inspiring quotes on their wall that really met me where I was at: Be brave. “People over position ♥️ Affection over achievement.... Sometimes doing the most important thing eternally doesn’t look like you’re doing anything noticeably.” (Ann Voskamp) As you can see in this picture, sunlight wasn’t exactly beaming down from the sky with Hallelujah music singing this is it when I arrived... but it became clear that this place I now live is where I’m supposed to be and the only reason I’m here today is because of the Spirit’s leading in that step of faith and the call to be in this very place. “Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” -Psalm‬ ‭86:11 #b2bmty #monterreymexico #whereitallbegan #servaliente #undividedheart #CLoveinMéxico (at Campus Back2back Monterrey)

Today was about conquering fears, believing in yourself, and cheering each other on! Grateful for our OCR and Westford groups for connecting with our Hope Program families and helping us provide such a fun experience for our kids ☺️#hiking #rockclimbing #rappelling #adventures #outdoors #ocr #makeadifferenceforone #knownandloved #b2bmty #CLoveinMéxico (at La Huasteca, Parque Nacional, NL)

On Saturday we welcomed a group of 8th graders from CHCA for ‘Change Our World’ week at their school. Yesterday they began connecting with kids and playing with a purpose so that each kid would feel known and loved. #trains #legos #games #togetherunderthepalapa #b2bmty #CLoveinMéxico (at Casa Hogar Douglas - Monterrey, N.L. Mexico)

Yesterday was not a work day for me, but the sweet sounds of laughter and cheers from my balcony had me hooked watching these precious children having fun and practicing their mad soccer skills. I was drawn down to the action and got to hear about these beautiful sisters rescued from 3rd generation prostitution because their mom cared so much for them she wanted to give them something more. Now we had the privilege, with incredible thanks to groups that came down to help us, to do dental + medical check ups, haircuts + styles, and just take time to play so that each one of these kids from hard places would feel known and loved. #b2bmty #makeadifferenceforone #healingwithlove #carefortodayhopefortomorrow #CLoveinMéxico (at Campus Back2back Monterrey)