Dirt, dust, trash. On our way from the campsite to the worksite, all I saw for hours was debris. A few years ago, my congregation and I traveled to Tecate, Mexico on a mission trip. Our goal was to build a home for a needy family. I did not know what to expect on my way to Mexico. When I got off the bus, the first surprise was the hot climate. Being from temperate San Francisco, the heat stunned me; it was a blistering ninety five degrees. The second surprise were the living conditions and environment. I was surrounded by dirt, run down houses, and unpaved streets.
After meeting the family, we started building the foundation for the house. On my break, I would go hang out with the kids and play soccer with them. However, the language barrier
After meeting the family, we started building the foundation for the house. On my break, I would go hang out with the kids and play soccer with them. However, the language barrier