Saltshaker Aguascalientes Update (7/6/09)

From Robyn Schell and Deidre Bridges:

Hello friends and family!

First off, we miss you all, and send hugs and kisses. Second, we're going to let y'all know about our Mexican 4th of July celebration! First, we got to sleep in which was really, REALLY lovely! (: Then we met at the Girons' and took off to go to a carnival to raise money for the wives of the pastors. There was a plethora ("What is a plethora? Cause if somebody told me that I had a plethora I would expect them to know what it means to have a plethora!" - El Guapo, The Three Amigos) of stands with lots of different foods to choose from and there was also a volleyball game. Bobby, Sammy, Roy, and both of us played, along with some Mexicans, and had a fabulous time.

Then we headed downtown to go shopping to buy presents for all of you! Then, while we were still downtown, we witnessed an actual rain dance! It was interesting to watch. I personally think they cheated though since it was very cloudy already. (Deidre) The stores were really cool. We went to a Christian bookstore and also many shops with doilies and other embroidered things. Aguascalientes is known for its embroidery. It was a lot of fun!

Then we went back to Girons' and had quite a nice time. Deidre played Christian DDR with Faviola and totally busted a move or two. She played on easy though, so that tells you something... :p Then we decided to have a little 4th of July celebration with another MMN (Missionary Movie Night). We ate lots of pizza and watched 10,000 BC. Jeremy taught Bobby how to make coconut horchata and so we all got to try the drink they made. We enjoyed hanging out with the missionaries since we're all BFFs for sures. (English translation from Bobby: that means "best friends forever", "assuredly").

Finally, we went back to Andrea's appartment to giggle in the dark before bed. It's one of our favorite past times. :)

And happy hellos and hugs and kisses and prayers to the Africa team from everyone!

Finally (again), please continue to keep our team in your thoughts and prayers. We really, really need your prayers, guys. Pray for our health, our spiritual growth, our teamwork, and our ministry here. Have a beautiful start to the new week and know that we love and miss you all!

Love love love love LOVE,
Robyn and Deidre

P.S. Leave us comments! We want to beat Sammy! But really we just like to hear from you guys. Also, Ceress, you're pretty and we're glad reading this is the best part of your day! Teehee! (: