Update on Mexico

Since I never updated everyone on my trip to Mexico--here goes! It was a great time of fellowship and seeing the sights! We had a great time in Puebla. We spent some time sitting in the square "people-watching", which is always a good time. On Friday, we visited some missionaries and the MK school trying to drum up some support for the summer. We'll see how God leads. Then Tim and I took the bus back to Mexico City and watched "A Knight's Tale" in Spanish--good thing I've seen it enough to understand and remember the quotes!

Have you ever tried to meet someone when the bus driver won't stop where we want him to stop? In addition, my cell phone wouldn't receive the phone calls from Rod even though he kept calling! Eventually, he got through and we met him at Wal-Mart! Hasn't the world changed? We saw many Wal-Mart Supercenters during our time there! Crazinesss!!!

Rod and his wife, Mayra, are excited about having the team come this summer. They have agreed to host our team for a week and we are still looking for someone to host the second week. Also, the team will be hosted in Mexican's homes rather than a hotel room. That will be a great experience for them.

Well, I guess that's enough for now! Have a great day!

Just a little update

Things are going quite well in Colorado Springs for Jen and I. We are enjoying our church, jobs, and time together. On Sunday, our pastor spoke from Romans 12:1-2 on the subject of giving ourselves totally to God with compromising. Then in Sunday School, we were presented with the opportunity to join a Bible Study that Focus On The Family has produced. It is called "What Is Truth?" The purpose is to test your belief structure and see if it truly is a Christian World View or one tainted by the world. It should be quite interesting.

On Thursday, I head to Louisville to visit my parents and see some other things. Unfortunately Jen will not be able to go on this trip! :-( Next Wednesday, she and I fly to Fort Worth to visit her extended family, get away for a few days, and see some other things.

Things are starting to get busy for me as the plans for UW are kicking into full gear before the summer. This is a great time to relax a little while we can!

States Visited

Here is a listing of states that I have visited. Each state I have a memory of staying or visiting in the last few years. I didn't list a few states due to the fact that I was very young when I visited.

If you'd like to create your own map, go to: http://douweosinga.com/projects/visitedstates.

Countries Visited

Here is a listing of all of the countries that I have visited:
Canada, Mexico, United States, Guatemala, Haiti, Brazil, Estonia, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Scotland, England, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

Some have been from missions trips and some have been for the pure enjoyment of visiting a different culture.

A beautiful day in Puebla

Yesterday was quite nice! We had the chance to go to Puebla, home of the VW plant and the fight on Cinco de Mayo. We met with some missionaries to try and plan things for this summer. We also went to the local seminary to meet with people too. Then in the afternoon we had 3 hours to relax and walk around the beautiful city. I found a nice oil painting that I bought. It came in a great frame--guess I'll have to carry this on the plane!

Last night we went to a small restaurant with a missionary couple and then relaxed at home while they went to a class. It was nice to get a good night of sleep! Today we are meeting with some new people before we head back to Mexico City. We get to enjoy ourselves on the bus! :-) Tomorrow we head home, which will be nice! Talk to you all later!

Things are going well!

After an early morning flight and a round about way, we finally arrived. I got up at 4:50 am to leave at 5:30 to drive to Denver. Then we flew to San Francisco to turn around and head southeast to Mexico City. It was crazy, but we made it. At least on Saturday we have a direct flight.

Last night we met the missionary and some of the nationals that work with him. We attended a Bible study before we headed out for tacos. We were informed that these were Mexican tacos, not what we get in the States! :-) I also tried an apple soda, quite good actually--especially since I never drink soda.

Today we travel to Puebla and spend the night there. We will meet with more missionaries and try to get things planned. Well, I´m off to breakfast. Have a great day!!

Traveling to Mexico

To everyone,

Tomorrow, I head to Mexico City to do a set-up trip for a group that I will send this summer. Please pray for safety in travel and wisdom as I do the planning with the missionary. I'll post more when I'm there (if I have access to a computer) or when I return. Have a great day!!

Just another weekend in Colorado Springs!

It's been a great week, but I'm looking forward to being able to relax a little bit this weekend. Last night, Jen and I prepared a roast to put into the crockpot for tonight's dinner. We are having some friends from church over for dinner and then a night of games. It should be a lot of fun. It's nice being able to get to know some people from church a little bit better.

So, Pittsburgh, Seattle, commercials, or do you just not care? I want Seattle to win, but of course I'm rooting for some good commercials. On Sunday, Jen and I will head to Anthony's house (my old house) to enjoy the game with friends by watching and cooking on the grill. Nothing like a good cookout while watching football.

Tomorrow, I am planning on going mountain bike riding with Dan on the trails at the USAFA (Air Force Academy) in the morning. Then in the afternoon, Jen and I are going to the Visitor Center at the Academy. She has not been to it or seen the chapel there, although I have been several times. It should be fun to do it together. Next Saturday we're talking about heading to Peterson AFB to go to the museum that they have there. It is small, but quite interesting if you like that sort of thing. Again, I've been there, but Jen hasn't. So, the real question, does Jen really want to see these museums or is she just doing this to enter into my life a little bit more? Either way, I like the fact that we're enjoying time together.

To all, have a great weekend!