La Merced Update

Mesha Smith here (one of the missionaries with FHPeru). There is no internet access out in La Merced so I am posting these updates from several members of the team for them:

Our mission trip has been amazing so far! The community of La Merced has been so accepting and the children are so loving and energetic! It's been so great to play with the children and to see the smile on their faces - even with the communication barrier, a smile still means the same thing! Many smiles to all of you back home!

To friends and family - All is well, wish you all could be here with me to experience this! Cory - I love and miss you! See you all soon!

Mandy



Dear Family and Friends,
All is well in Peru. Praise God. Yesterday we began our work on the playground. Some of us got our first taste of using machetes while others of us, like myself, experienced finding tarantulas! Yuck. On a good note though, the adults of La Merced enjoyed their workshop and the children loved tiring us out playing soccer and volleyball. We are all so excited to be spreading God's love here. Keep praying for blessing, protection, health, and open hearts.

-Mindy


All is well in La Merced. It's unbelievably hot and humid. We're pouring sweat even in the shade. We are working on the playground although it seems we have to do more resting than working.

The children are beautiful and so excited for us to be here. Many of us have been able to visit our sponsored children. It is a blessing to be able to have that relationship and it will be hard to leave.

Mom and Dad: Everything is fine! I'm not sick and there have been no injuries aside from me falling through the glass coffee table! I love you!

Kate