Tatiana

Nickname: Big Esther

Favorite subject to photograph: Nature. It always cooperates.
Define big: Older, more mature, experienced.
Most favorite person: Jesus
What do you miss most about Mexico: the kids

The Honeymooners: Russ & Denise

Nickname: Ralph

Best honeymoon memory: Hanging out at the beach
Longest distance run: 28 miles
How many countries have you been to: 12 Favorite: Scotland
What do you think Mexico will be like: Poor but happy. Culturally challenging and interesting getting to know and work with the local people.

Nickname: Alice

Where did you go on your honeymoon: Mt. Hood and Manzanita, Oregon
What one person in history would you like to meet: The apostle John
Favorite book: Redeeming Love by: Francine Rivers
What are you looking forward to most about this trip: The kids.

Jerred & Jaime

Nickname: Taco

Favorite caffeinated beverage: Coffee, coffee, black coffee
Dream vehicle: 1979 Ford F-250 (reminds me of my grandpa's ol' truck)
Favorite meal your wife makes: All of them... But I'd have to say the french fried onion chicken.
How has Mexico impacted your life at home: Realizing that we take so many things that we have for granted, running water for example.



Nickname: Dorothy

Favorite punctuation: ellipsis...
Favorite McDonalds meal: Quarter pounder with cheese, no onions, no pickles with fries and a coke.
Dream Destination: Anywhere with that tropical blue water that I think is photoshopped.

Hardest thing about the trip: Leaving my baby girls for two weeks.

Doug & Katy

Nickname: Juan

Favorite Dessert: Bread Pudding
GPS, paper map or wing it?: GPS of course
Favorite dinosaur: the often overlooked "Andeesaurous"
Most memorable Mexico moment: Watching the gang boys pray with Pastor Chava

Nickname: Tooth Fairy

Favorite color: Red
Makes me smile: My dogs and Liam and my BFF
Favorite iPad App: iMessage
What advise would you give to someone going to Mexico for the first time: Don't drink the water or the vanilla.

Vickie

Nickname: Mama

Favorite Color: Periwinkle
Your perfect day: Floating anywhere in my little red kayak, Rosie
Most favorite place on earth: The Butaweng River and waterfall in Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
What makes you want to go to Mexico again: The loving, generous, kind people.

Arlene

Nickname: The Queen

Favorite Food: Enchiladas
Favorite Spanish Word: mañana
Best method of combatting Montezuma's Revenge: Immodium AD
Why is this trip important to you?: We have an opportunity to share God's Word and love.

Countdown

We are quickly approaching our departure date and working to complete our preparations before then. Please pray for us as we finalize the remaining details.

Also, we will be posting some information about the members of our team, so keep an eye out for some interesting information in the days before we leave.