His GIFT!

I am sorry it has taken me this long to let everyone know what wonderful things God has done. On Thursday of last week we found out that we were having a GIRL! I am so excited especially Gabriela, Especially because she will get to share all her clothes with her.

Anyways!! The search is on to find a beautiful name! So I will keep you updated on that!

My wife continues to be my hero… every morning she has to put a shot of heprin! That’s so that she does not get a clot. This baby I know will be reminded of the countless sacrifices.

I am reminded of the countless times my parents told me of how many sacrifices they made for me. I specially remember my mother telling me that I would not really understand the sacrifices, until I had a child of my own. Well that time has begun… I cant expect my four year old to understand the times I want to take that last sip of MY extra thick vanilla milkshake but instead I give it up for her to have, I do it because it brings me happiness to make her happy. The reason is because her joy brings me more satisfaction than the sip of milkshake… so could this be what God does with me?

Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?

As I look back to events in my life and see many things that happened to me, specially those that were life changing whether I thought they were good or bad back then...

NOW they are all HIS LOVING KINDNESS.

for example, I would not be here if I would have never been robbed at gunpoint four times in six months, or my family shot at!

Thank you God for your never ending KINDNESS, the blessings I get to see and those I don’t!

My Flame

As I was writing about my daughters and my wife's craving I thought about what is one of my favorite things about Disney. Norway's "School bread" has to be one of the reason why I love Epcot. I was introduce to this about two years ago and the Norwegian server himself told me that was his favorite. From the outside it just looks like its a heart attack ready to happen... but the taste is just amazing! like the moth drawn to the flame, I am drawn to road side vendors and school bread. So if you ever want to make my day just get me one of this things.

Why is this the Happiest Place On Earth?

MY WIFE'S CRAVINGS ARE FULFILLED!!!



MY DAUGHTER'S WISHES COME TRUE!!!

What about your sign?

Rick talked about serving this past weekend, and it really made me think about an individual who has really taken his ministry to the next level.

On Sundays, since we began a year ago, he goes and stands out in the road with this arrow and waves at passing cars. As time went by, we added a broom stick to the arrow so that it would be easier to hold it and wave. Then came the PVC pipes. As you can see, this was a well thought through item. It is so sturdy that an individual could lean on it and still wave.

Why would a volunteer spend all afternoon working on a sign?

Does this guy have too much time on his hands?

The truth is this, I am extremely grateful that our "sign guy" has given his all to what God has called him to do on Sundays! He understands his ministry. Not in the comfort of AC, but out in the Miami heat. I have never heard him complain. He has been faithful and always ready to do what no one else wants or is willing to do.

Truly, I am humbled and get encouraged that he has taken his ministry to the next level. I probably would have thought I was too good for that… just being honest…and you see because of that attitude, I may have never thought of improving my sign.

I know God looks at our heart; I know he looks at the passion and commitment that we have for HIM. His Word says in Hosea 6 that He desires loyalty or mercy rather than sacrifices…

So by looking at the SIGN it tells me of someone who is passionate and is committed to serving and making God’s passion theirs!

I want that… whatever I am doing I want HIS passions to be mine!

Oh by the way…

We have received many reports of people coming because of the signage that we have.