http://alongsidemissions.org/wp Ordinary people bringing the extraordinary message of God's love across the world Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:56:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We left Rockford on Valentines Day, the day after a big snow storm in Rockford.  It was not snowing but as we got closer to Chicago, it began to snow and by the time we reached Midway Airport, it was really snowing.  All flights going East were cancelled, fortunately, we were ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/15/hello-from-sunny-mexico-not/ Today we had to go to Harlingen,Texas to purchase the insulation that we need to have put up before the team arrives on Saturday.   We had tried to purchase it in Mexico, but they do not have what we need.  We loaded the van with just over 1/2 the amount, the fans ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/15/red-lightgreen-light/ The cold seems to have left Mexico and the warm sun is shining! Today we are once again reminded of our differences..............when my Dad wants to go to Home Depot, he is gone for about 1/2 hour and gets everything he wants and returns home.  No big deal. We left VH at 11:30 ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/16/friday-afternoon/ Well here I am on "Mexican time."  We need two vans to go to Texas to pick up the team and one has a dead battery.  The men are working on it, so I am waiting at the Cyber Cafe for them.  I am supposed to be at the Hotel ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/17/saturday-feb-17/ Hello! The team arrived safely (although Ken & Pat had to leave their car in a snow bank!) on Saturday.  They left in the midst of snow and were one hour late leaving Chicago.  They made their connection in Houston and connected with Dick and Amy in Harlingen.  Keith & I left ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/19/sunday-monday/ Hola! Our first day of "work" is done and much was accomplished. After our visit to the school, we began the physical labor in earnest. All the electrical work is completed......however the Electric Company still has not turned on the electricity. Nothing is ever easy! Thanks to Amy's Spanish, ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/20/tuesday/ Another great day yesterday! One half of the ceiling is up.  The team is getting faster with each piece they put up.  The taping and mudding will begin today.  The storage room is all tiled and painted and the laundry room is ready for paint and tile.  We will begin to build inside walls today ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/21/wednesday/ I guess I'm the guest (and newbie) blogger. Darla dropped me off at the Ciber Cafe on our way to the worksite this morning and said that I should post whatever I'm posting to our email prayer team back at Valley Covenant Church in Stillman Valley, Illinois. We're getting a lot ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/22/update-for-tues-wed/ When we left the site yesterday, three walls were up.  The dry wall was going up on the walls, the electric is in place.  The storage room and laundry room insulation is completed and drywall is beginning in the laundry room ceiling.  The tile is finished and grouted in both rooms.  ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/23/friday-team-ones-last-day/ Well, I have a lot to catch up on so here goes...... Team one left on Saturday morning.  We left at 6:30 a.m. and Sue and I drove them in the blue van to catch their 9:00 flight.  The Holmertz's were renting a car to go on to Auston, TX to visit ... http://alongsidemissions.org/wp/2007/02/26/monday-morning-feb-26/