Blink and you’ll miss it.
It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago we were celebrating the completion of our pre-field training in the States.
Honestly, that time seems like such a blur, seven weeks of training, packing, excitement for the new while saying tough goodbyes to the life we had known.
When we landed in Mexico just a few weeks later on October 2nd, we were ready to hit the ground running. Had we known then the uphill battle that language learning would be, we might not have been as excited.
But we persevered.
Week after week we attended classes each morning and practiced what we had learned in the afternoons. It was a grind. Some weeks felt like we were making progress, and others felt like we couldn’t speak at all. It was a humbling process, but we know it was worth it.
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
This weekend, we are celebrating Mexican Independence Day with our church. It also happens to be our last weekend here in Mexico, which is bringing a lot of mixed emotions.
We have grown to love our church here in Puebla, and will miss our time with new friends so much. We still spend a lot of time staring blankly towards the front of the church trying to work out what is happening, but everyone has been so loving, patient, and helpful as we have slowly figured things out.
On Saturday, we had a party celebrating Independence Day with delicious food, trivia about Mexican history, songs, and of course a piñata. Our kids have become experts at popping piñatas this year. Towards the end of the party, knowing this will be our last weekend together, the church came together for a time of prayer for our family. They are sending us out, just as our home church, family, and friends in the States did, just one year ago.
Looking back, we are so grateful for this year, and the way God has walked with us through the good and the bad. Rachel and I would appreciate your prayers for these goodbyes and for our kids as they are faced with yet another transition. We know that God is with us through this time of tough goodbyes, and will provide the strength and comfort we need.
Please pray for our full day of travel on Thursday as we say “see you later” to Puebla and hop on the plane for Guatemala. We will keep you updated along the way.
With Love,
Tyler & Rachel
The English Update 
We love you all and will continue to pray for you and all the transitions! ❤️Sent from my iPhone
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Thank you so much!
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Awesome, praying for you!
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Thanks so much! Hopefully see y’all in Guatemala someday soon!
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Praying for your family as you enter this next phase of your journey. Miss you and sending love to all! Carice, Wayne & Andrew
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Thank y’all so much and we miss y’all too!
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praying for the transition, it’s never easy…and praying for a smooth landing!
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We appreciate it!
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Love ya’ll with all my heart! So very proud of the way you handled this year of learning and transition. Can’t wait to see you in a just a short while in Guatemala! Praying for your last few days and the travel and re-settling!
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We love you too! Can’t wait to see you soon!
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We are praying for you all and thankful for you following God’s lead. Blessings!
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Thank you so much!
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Praying for you guys as you transition to your new area of ministry. Thankful for all you do for the cause of Christ.
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Thank you for reaching out!
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I introduced you to the missions prayer group at Mount Vernon two weeks ago. We will be praying as you take these next steps.
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Thanks so much for the connection! Look forward to speaking soon!
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Thanks for the update y’all. So excited to hear about what God has in store for you in this next season. Praying for all of you!
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Tyler’s hat!! I love it!
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