Beth Tippery and her family (long time Journey folks) headed to Rocky Point this Thanksgiving.  This was no ordinary vacation, but more of a mission of sorts.  Ginny, Beth's daughter, went to this same location with our student ministries group in the Summer to build a family a house.  On this trip they went back to spend time with the family.  I asked her to write about it.  I hope you enjoy her contributer to our blog.  I am proud to know people like this!

Wow what a day! We were picked up this morning by Pastor Manuel who
took us to meet the family, Miguel and Carmena! We had our truck
full of food and the back of Manuel's truck was full of clothes,
hygiene products, school supplies and toys. When we got to the
house, the family came running out to meet us! They recognized
Ginny immediatley and the kids were drawn to her. Miguel and
Carmena greeted us with hugs and smiles. Miguel speaks pretty good
English so we were able to communicate with him, Manuel and his wife
did not stay with us. We unloaded all the clothes and Kati, the
oldest daughter was the first one in the bags! It was exciting to
meet everyone. We then fed them a traditional American Thanksgiving
dinner- turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans. They loved
everything but the green beans. And of course, we brought
chocolate!! Before we knew it Noah and David were involved in a
soccer and baseball game with the children!

We visited for several hours before saying goodbye - we told them we
would be back to see them in March and Miguel said dinner would be
on them this time. Mexican carne asada, guacamole and flour
tortillas!

It was a great day and the best way to spend Thanksgiving!

Miguel told us to tell everyone who came to help with the house,
THANK YOU SO MUCH and anytime anyone wants to come see them, he will
wait for them all day! Their house is your house!

Miguel also stated their new house was fantastic because it keeps
the rain out and it is much warmer on the cooler evenings!

The Tippery's