I just came home yesterday from spending nine months in Matamoros, Mexico with the First Year Missionary program through AIM.  It was an amazing year full of surprises, chall

enges, and growth.  While I was there I fell in love with the people of Matamoros; everyone I met was very loving and hospitable.  After just a couple months of being there I knew that I would not want to leave, and God has opened up the doors for me to be able to return this coming year.  Right now, I am planning to return in September to keep building relationships with those I met this year, to disciple FYM participants, and to assist Bob and Marissa Waag with the administrative side of AIM's work in Mexico.  Until then, I am going to be at home enoying some time with my family, raising support for next year's ministry, and trying to work a little.  Please keep me in your prayers as I prepare for this next year.  God bless!