Summary

Snapshot of our life and ministry right now (check out other tabs for more details)

Doriana Grace - born in November, likes to smile, coo, cry, sleep and eat. She is the joy of our life (see Photos/Fotos)

Albino - learning English at the public school adult education classes and independent study, involved in BandOfBrothers (BoB Bible study), of course takes care of Doriana, and working on ATEK publications of discipleship manuals and Bible dictionary (see Ministry/Ministerio)

Sandy - stay-at-home, working mom. changes diapers, nurses and plays with Doriana, and tries to keep on top of housework and family needs. writing Sunday School curriculum for Quechua children (see Ministry/Ministerio).

Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Time really has passed quickly these last six months that we have been in the U.S. I, Sandy, personally feel like just now we are able to settle into "normal" home life--whatever that is for us. Albino is enrolled in English classes four days a week at the public school. We received a great welcome at my parents' church. An outpouring of love and generosity has been betstowed upon us. We are so thankful for the community that surrounds us; we look forward to getting to know people better and continue our involvement. Albino and I are both involved in men's and women's Bible studies. I am also enjoying teaching second and third grade Sunday School. It's nice to teach again and not just write the curriculum.

The highlights of the last few months have been family events and having Doriana Grace (our two month old) here to share it with us. Being spread out, it is special to have family around. All the Wisners came together twice since September from Mexico, Michigan, and Massachusetts. The Rodriguez family has been able to watch Doriana grow from day one in the hospital via modern technology; the family put internet in the house just days before she was born. We truly thank God for Skype video. Abuelita Teodora is able to see her newest grandbaby on a regular basis. Here in Michigan we appreciate the ability to keep in touch with family who is so far away, being able to wish everyone a Merry Christmas "in person" or be together to celebrate birthdays. It closes the distance as much as possible.

Albino and I are working on making a "home." Home cannot be a location or a specific place for us. It is the presence of each other, Doriana, and whoever we are with at the moment. Knowing always that our true home is in heaven with our Lord. Whether we are in snowy Holland, Michigan or in the highlands of Peru we must find the secret of being content and appreciating the opportunities and ministry that God blesses us with in each location and the people we are with.

Growing Belly

Sandy's belly is definitely growing and dancing these days.  If you haven't heard yet, we expect our little one to come 11/11/11, or at least that's what the calendar says. 

USA

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So, we're here, in the good ole US of A.  We spent a month in Colorado Springs, Colorado, visiting my friends and home church and meeting new people.  It was a wonderful month catching up with people and being refreshed.  But, now it is nice to be "home" in Holland, Michigan.  We are with my parents for the foreseeable future.  Between household projects, visa paperwork, and general settling in activities, we've been busy. 

Of course, we have also continued to support ATEK on our home assignmentwith Wycliffe Associates.  Please pray for us as we go through this transition to working at home and long-distance with our Peruvian colleagues. 

Teeth Pulling

March 21-25 I (Sandy) had the privilege of assisting International Dentist Ministries on a trip to the village of Cajapucara. It was a great honor to be God's hands and mouth during this time.  Pulling teeth is not my favorite thing to do (I didn't actually touch anyone; I was the Spanish/English translator), but the fact that we provided relief to many infected and hurting mouths made it worth it.  I lost count, but I believe it was over 200 teeth during the week. 

Praying for one brave teenage girl who stayed in the chair for over an hour
while both dentists pulled several difficult teeth. 

We are also doing preventative work, teaching oral hygiene to the school children.  Our hope is to pull less and less teeth each year as we give people the proper education and see families making their health a priority.

Our faithful Quechua/Spanish translator doing a teeth brushing demonstration while people wait.