I have invited team members from Oklahoma CHA to join this blog.
I guess it is their prerogative to use this site, or build their own. I would hope we might all post on this page....I think the different pictures and thoughts shared would make an interesting read!
 

Note from Christian Heritage Academy

Recieved this note today from Mr. Bullard, 'Head Master' at CHA......all part of the story!

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Steve,

We are excited about getting to be with you again, and to get to meet your granddaughter.

We just had another Mexico Mission Trip group meeting this morning. Things are coming along well. The more Mr. Holmes and Mrs. Glenn do this, the better they get at planning - and they really have things progressing well this year. I believe that we have a very good group of kids and sponsors this year. I am really looking forward to the trip.

I look forward to staying in touch between now and June.

Blessings,

Josh

I copied this to Mr. Holmes and Mrs. Glenn. Feel free to email them if you have any questions or ideas - we are always open to good ideas!

June 1-12 Mexico Missions

I have been in contact with the Capps, whom are in NC at Missions Conference and visiting family. They will be heading back to El Paso in a week, then traveling on to Guachochi....then back to the border to meet the 'Group'.....Oklahoma Christian Heritage Academy, students, teachers and family along with myself and granddaughter Chloe. The Okies will leave on the 1st, and we most likely will cross into Mexico on the 2nd or 3rd. Much to do between now and then....
I am super excited to have Chloe along on the trip....what an experience it will be for her. 

It's been almost a year since posting for this page, and now time to start planning for this years trip to Mexico.

We did not make a winter trip this year, as I hoped the time would be better spent with Ed working on the airplane.......and he is getting some things done towards completion!

Towards the end  of May, or first of June, I hope to join the group from Oklahoma...Christian Heritage Academy as I have for the last three years. Always fun to meet new people in the group and reunite with friends from the past....  

Thursday the 1st day of April.

Slow moving after the the climb and long walk yesterday. Georgia and Deb started some painting on the cabin inside walls, as they have never been painted since Ed and Debby built the place. The three ladies have kept busy; either in the house doing chores, the  greenhouse pulling weeds, or feeding the crew.......that includes themselves, and Ed and I.

Thank you gals!......it would be tough to do all the projects with out you.

Ed and I set up a new pump on the pond, and got it to running for a three hour break in period yesterday. Today we have the pipe all strung out and hooked up to water to Joel's fields. The greenhouse we hauled out is being put up, and clothes are being washed at that household  today.

Soaking, soaping, scrubbing, rinsing all take place on the rock in front of Beatrice. I don't think I'll complain anymore about throwing a load of clothes in the washing machine!

Wednesday evening was church. Not as many of the usuals that we see here, Ed made the comment that there were a lot of new faces attending this evening.
It was also amazing to see how many of the area women and children came for the services. I think a lot of it has to do with the teaching that the children are receiving from 14 year old Beatrice. I was awe struck at her demeanor and the attentiveness of the children. She is most definitely a nature born teacher.
I mentioned early of her Dad taking the witch doctor to town. Joel, Cassilda and three girls came from the church Ed and Debby pioneered in Guachochi. They are full time missionaries to the Indians now and live at the ranch.

Joel's brother (left) came to the ranch for the very first time on this trip.
Coming from a small church to  begin with, it was a huge step of 'Faith' for them to move out to this remote area.
They seem to be settled in and genuinely loving  the ministry they have with the people. Cassilda is a full blooded Tarahumara and speaks the language fluently.

What a difference in the area people and the children......they were always so 'placid' in the past, and now are full of smiles, the children are singing, the women seem to enjoy getting together with each other, and just a general friendliness all about.

Day 3

Had plans for projects today, when Ed got word from the Indians that the 'Witch Doctor' was critically ill and needed to get to the hospital. Without help, the trip most likely would not have happened. It would be a major carrying trip, up the mountain, and then highly doubtful if there was any transportation for the trip to town. Ed has been preaching to the witch doctor for years, and felt this was an opportunity to witness, so Ed and I hiked up the mountain to start up the cable system. The family lives about half way up the mountain, so a group of men carried him down to the bottom, and then we used the cable system to haul a son and the witch doctor to the top.

This ended eating up most of the day....Joel (missionary from the Church in Guachochi - I will have more on that family later) hauled them to town with his vehicle! We were very tired when we got back down the mountain, as Ed and I took the long route home to look at the road being dozed down the mountain side.

Believe me...... the altitude 8500', and the route from the end of this part of the road.....back to the cabin was tiring!

                                             Might I say.....this was the end of the day!!!