Where to start. I feel as though I have so much to write since the internet has been down and precluded me from the daily blog. So to fill in the details, I last told you about Sunday morning at Los Vecinos. Thank you for your prayers regarding that whole day, as I told you all my group was pretty much in charge of two large events. The first, the translator social, went great. Everyone had a great time and we were able to interact and have fun with the people we'll be in the trenches with daily. I have some great photos and video clips from the games we played. The other event was our group Monday night meeting with some of the residents and doctors from Valley Baptist. We have been in charge of getting a worship team together, which we have, but were only able to procure the necessary equipment until 5pm that night (the meeting was at 7pm). Graciously enough, God got everything together and worship was great. The leaders also did a skit that night, which was haphazardly thrown together and badly showed. Heath Hale, the project director for SMI, also introduced the theme of this year. Let's Dance! No I wasn't asking, thats the theme. The idea is that there are 3 core steps in the Christian's life which we must repeat over and over again, much like dance steps. They are taken from Galatians and specifically are: Repent, Believe, and Fight (fight as in, fighting to live a life worthy of Christ).

Happy 4th of July! I would have actually written that on 4th of July, but as said previously, the internet was down. Our morning was spent in the classroom learning evangelism tools for our time in Tx and across the line. It was valuable to get some practical teaching on the subject. My afternoon was spent furiously getting all the forms ready for today and tomorrow. Last night, we were invited over to Dr. Liebert's (Family Med residency director) house for a party. We were among residents and faculty of the program. I don't know how many of you are aware of the housing market in Tx, but my golly, houses are dirt cheap. Dr. Liebert's place would easily grab $1.5-2mil on another market, but there's no way he paid upwards of $350,000-$400,000 for it in Harlingen. I'll try to post some pictures of the party once I get them off Ezra's computer. You've got to see the BBQ grill they had as well. Talk about 'everything is bigger in Tx,' the thing was massive. Pretty much take two oil drums, cut out the bottoms, and then weld them together. Thrown in two pipes for exhaust (?) and you've got the grill. They cooked 50lbs of beef.... 50lbs!!!! Honestly, it was the best meat I've ever had. Simply delectable. Pack with flavor and so tender. I ate till I felt sick, then I had dessert. Fatty.