We sure Hope yall are enjoying these Happy CHRISTmas holidays. Not happy holidays, not happy solstice, not happy hanukkah, not happy kwanza...but happy CHRISTmas Holidays. After all, CHRIST is the reason for this Season (and every other for that matter!)!
Fox Family Thanksgiving:
We would love to share with yall a little of whats been going on in our world these past few months. Several of yall have asked us if Mexicans celebrate Thanksgiving here in Xalapa. Well, the Mexicans dont but the Fox Family sure did! Placy bought a smoked Turkey & cooked it up, but she also made Mexican corn bread (full o Jalepenos!), green beans, deviled eggs, a sweet potato Pie, and last but not least a Pecan Pie! We ate good and did not sin&I think. The next day Two of our friends who are Missionaries in the Sierra Mountains (Placys ol Stompin grounds!) came to visit for a few days. We got to show them the sights of Xalapa and they got to take a fully deserved rest. It was a great time of Thanksgiving for us all!
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IBUC Church wide Picnic/CHRISTmas Tree Cutting:
Yes, we had a Picnic with the whole Church! It was Awesome! It was classical Mexican lateness (2hrs.) and mass confusion, but it actually worked! We went to a place up in the mountains an hour away, called Ciclo Verde (the Green Cycle) and it was beautiful! We (about 45 of us) went hunting the CHRISTmas tree of our choice, cut it down and had it wrapped up and packed up on top of our trucks. We wondered around the forest basking in the wonderful creation of GOD and then we went to the picnic area and had a HUGE Church Wide Picnic! I decided that I was not going to cook that day, but as it turned out, I had to. Don t worry, Im always happy cooking! Theres just something about a picnic! Everyone was happy, not a complaint out of anyone! Fellowship is truly food for the soul.
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Two Months of Visitors!
Well It started out with my Mom & Dad! They came to see us and they stayed with us for 11 days! We got to show them the Sights of Xalapa and we took them to see the Pyramids at Tajin, stayed on the beach for a day, and then went to a little town called Naolinco and bought some Leather goods. After my parents left, we had my old pastor from IBUC Monterrey come in and stayed with us for two weeks meeting with Pastor Sergio and the elders of IBUC Xalapa encouraging them to continue on in the faith. After they left we had Belinda & Josefa in from the Mountains of Chihuahua and last but not least John Brown, Tim Ford & Paul Lambert came in and stayed for about four days. Their visit was awesome and much appreciated. It was good to see someone from home.
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US!
We are doin Mighty good! Comin up on our 1st Christmas here in Xalapa (Yes, we will stay here for Christmas). We are adjusting quite well to Xalapa. Placy is doing awesome as a teacher to the kids! They are just about to Christmas break. They are learning tons! Logan will be turning 6 in 2 months! He is loosing his teeth like crazy. He will be able to sing that song: All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth . He excels at ALL sports. Of course Futbol (soccer) is his favorite, but is happy playing football, basketball, hockey, baseball, or anything else. Isabella turns 5 in 3 months and loves all kinds of artsy stuff, playing cooking and building stuff with blocks. She is an artist. Alejandra is 1yr. and 4 months old. Contrary to Logan she is getting all of her teeth at once! Her favorite things include Mommy, The rest of the Family, the chickens outside of the house, the dogs too, FOOD, baby dolls, and her sleepy bear! Placy & I are doing Great! Its still a struggle to get a regular date night, but we are trying! We have been married now for 7 yrs. And some change! Between the LORD, each other, the kids, school, ministry, we are busy! Thank yall for partnering with us in this massive work for the LORD! We truly hope yall have a great CHRISTmas!
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GOD bless yall for all you do for us!
Bryan, Placy, Logan, Isabella, & Alejandra
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