These past 25 years have been so complete being married to my husband! It really seems not long ago that we were married. What a journey it has been! A lot has happened! Many blessings, good times made into memories, of course our 4 children, our son n law, our grandaughter soon to come, many churches we have been able to serve the Lord in and on and on.
The Lord has been sooooo good to us and has tremendously blessed us! What a fullfilling life we live even though there are hard times and tears, when we are in God's will!
I just want to encourage us all to keep faithful to the Lord as well as to our spouses. The devil is working overtime to destroy our families and will not stop! The next time we get upset or feel unhappy with our spouses or marriages let me suggest you spend time with someone who has lost their spouse!
I am leaving now to be "wined and dined" (but without the wine...) :) We are going on a 24 hour get a way to celebrate.
Mi amor te quiero mucho!!!!!!!! Tu eres el amor de mi vida!!!!!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Back home again!
Yesterday was a great day! Wow! What a blessing it was to be in Iglesia Biblica Bautista. Pastor Ramos asked my husband to preach the morning service instead of teaching Sunday School, so we attended Pastor Ramos' Married Couples Sunday School class. We really enjoyed the class!
The church was full with the attendance of 1,900 people and there was such a tremendous spirit!
My husband preached a great sermon entitled "Spiritual Sacrifices". Many decisions were made at the altar. I was so proud of him like I always am! :) I love seeing the Lord use him!
Pastor and Mrs. Ramos took us out for lunch along with Mrs. Ramos' mom, Mary Lou Kappenman, Evangelist Salvador Aguilar and a young man from their church. Then we were taken to the hotel for a few hours before being picked up for the college graduation.
The graduation was a beautiful service. They had 50 graduates! The Lord is definetly using this ministry to minister in Mexico and other parts of the world! With their graduates alone they have started many churches. My husband preached "The power of your influence". Once again, he did a great job! I too was challenged to be more of the right kind of inflence to others.
Not only did we enjoy being a part of the services and spending time with Pastor and Mrs. Ramos but we were able to see many people that we haven't seen in years and I was able to meet some of our missionary wifes that I have never met before.
The choir sang from the balcony for the graduation.
This dear lady's testimony was a blessing to me!
The church was full with the attendance of 1,900 people and there was such a tremendous spirit!
My husband preached a great sermon entitled "Spiritual Sacrifices". Many decisions were made at the altar. I was so proud of him like I always am! :) I love seeing the Lord use him!
Pastor and Mrs. Ramos took us out for lunch along with Mrs. Ramos' mom, Mary Lou Kappenman, Evangelist Salvador Aguilar and a young man from their church. Then we were taken to the hotel for a few hours before being picked up for the college graduation.
The graduation was a beautiful service. They had 50 graduates! The Lord is definetly using this ministry to minister in Mexico and other parts of the world! With their graduates alone they have started many churches. My husband preached "The power of your influence". Once again, he did a great job! I too was challenged to be more of the right kind of inflence to others.
Not only did we enjoy being a part of the services and spending time with Pastor and Mrs. Ramos but we were able to see many people that we haven't seen in years and I was able to meet some of our missionary wifes that I have never met before.
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The choir singing in the Sunday morning service.   Evening Service |
Graduating class of 2011
My husband encouraging the graduates to be an influence.
Invitation time
Mrs. Gloria Carrillo and myself
Missionary Refugio Carrillo and family, missionaries in Mexico with my husband and myself.
Our church supports them monthly.
Mrs. Sobrevilla and myself.
Her husband and her are missionaries to France.
Our church also supports them.
Pastor Jesus Mendez and family and myself.
They are dear friends of my husband and I.
My husband and I with dating couple Vanessa and Paco.
Vanessa is in language school and Paco has one more year left in college.
This is Mrs. Mary Lou Kappenman, Mrs. Ramos' mom. She became a widow in her mid 4o's. After the death of her husband, the Lord spoke to her heart to serve Him as a missionary. So at the age of 47 she enrolled in college and moved in the dorms as a college student! After graduating from college she went on deputation to raise her support while in her 50's.
After much prayer and waiting on the Lord she knew where the Lord wanted her to serve. She is in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on the college staff.
Mrs. Karen Ramos and myself.
My husband and I.
We had a wonderful time here in Mexico!!!!!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
A day out with my husband!
Today was a really nice day spent with my husband! We visited with some friends that we have here in the area and had lunch together. Then we hit the plaza! Oh so many people! Some shopping and some trying to make any amount of money they could by selling newspapers, fruit, playing instruments for a donation or just holding out their hand. While there we passed out tracts and shared the gospel.
We did some shopping and picked out some cute things for our grandbaby and our 5 kids. I really enjoy being with my husband on his preaching trips but part of my heart is always with my children no matter how old they are!
We spent the majority of the day in the plaza! It was fun but after 5 hours in the heat, I was ready for something cold to drink, a chair to sit on and air condition! So then came the hard part.... flagging down a taxi! We are sort of use to walking to our own vehicle and driving off! Well, that wasn't the case! So there we were on the corner trying to get a taxi but they would all be full and they would just drive by looking at us. After about 30 minutes I told my husband maybe we should walk pass those people over there because by the time the taxi gets to us they've gotten in. So we did. But then they would move and get ahead of us! It was crazy! So we walked to the center of the plaza and finally got a taxi! As we drove off and passed others trying to flag down a taxi I asked my husband if we looked that way as taxis drove by us! He agreed, we did! :)
We got to our hotel room and relaxed for a little bit then Pastor and Mrs. Luis Ramos picked us up and we had dinner together. They are such a sweet and wonderful couple. I am very excited to see their work here in San Luis Potosi! Tomorrow will be a busy day with church and the college graduation. We will also be seeing several friends here that we have not seen in years and I'm looking forward to that.
Here are a few pictures from todays events. :)
We did some shopping and picked out some cute things for our grandbaby and our 5 kids. I really enjoy being with my husband on his preaching trips but part of my heart is always with my children no matter how old they are!
We spent the majority of the day in the plaza! It was fun but after 5 hours in the heat, I was ready for something cold to drink, a chair to sit on and air condition! So then came the hard part.... flagging down a taxi! We are sort of use to walking to our own vehicle and driving off! Well, that wasn't the case! So there we were on the corner trying to get a taxi but they would all be full and they would just drive by looking at us. After about 30 minutes I told my husband maybe we should walk pass those people over there because by the time the taxi gets to us they've gotten in. So we did. But then they would move and get ahead of us! It was crazy! So we walked to the center of the plaza and finally got a taxi! As we drove off and passed others trying to flag down a taxi I asked my husband if we looked that way as taxis drove by us! He agreed, we did! :)
We got to our hotel room and relaxed for a little bit then Pastor and Mrs. Luis Ramos picked us up and we had dinner together. They are such a sweet and wonderful couple. I am very excited to see their work here in San Luis Potosi! Tomorrow will be a busy day with church and the college graduation. We will also be seeing several friends here that we have not seen in years and I'm looking forward to that.
Here are a few pictures from todays events. :)
This morning in the hotel lobby.
In the plaza
People shopping
Shopping for Gabriella!
I didn't know the Flinestones could speak spanish! Lol!
Friday, May 27, 2011
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
This morning my husband and I left for DFW to catch a plane to San Luis Potosi, Mexico. My husband will be teaching Sunday School to the adults and preach to the teens on Sunday morning for Pastor Luis Ramos. He will also be preaching the graduation for his Bible Institute. Please pray with me that the Lord uses my husband!
San Luis Potosi had a unique way of greeting me to their city when on the way to the hotel what I thought was a car wreck up a head was actually a raid by the Federal Police in the middle of the highway. As we drove by I expected to see a car wreck but instead I saw about 15 policemen with MACHINE GUNS surrounding the car! (Mom, don't read this part.) I guess since I don't often see that in Texas I was a little startled by the whole scenario. We finally got to our hotel and settled in then went to the hotel restaurant and had a nice early dinner.
Tomorrow we will have the morning and afternoon free and will be going out to the plaza to do some shopping! I've got to get my "Gabriella" a few things... and our children! :)
More news to come tomorrow!
San Luis Potosi had a unique way of greeting me to their city when on the way to the hotel what I thought was a car wreck up a head was actually a raid by the Federal Police in the middle of the highway. As we drove by I expected to see a car wreck but instead I saw about 15 policemen with MACHINE GUNS surrounding the car! (Mom, don't read this part.) I guess since I don't often see that in Texas I was a little startled by the whole scenario. We finally got to our hotel and settled in then went to the hotel restaurant and had a nice early dinner.
Tomorrow we will have the morning and afternoon free and will be going out to the plaza to do some shopping! I've got to get my "Gabriella" a few things... and our children! :)
More news to come tomorrow!
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| The plane we flew in. |
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
HAC Alumni for 25 years!
25 years ago this past Monday, my husband and I graduated from Hyles-Anderson College. What a priviledge it was to learn under the ministry of the late Dr. Jack Hyles and many wonderful staff members.
When I went to college in the fall of 1982 I didn't know anything about Fundamentalism! Boy what a shocker! As a matter of fact I took my jeans and pants thinking I could wear them when not in class. Little by little I learned what the Bible says about many things and I grew tremendously as a Christian. I am very thankful for the prayers of my parents and the love and patience of the authority I had in college.
There are so many teachers that influenced me but to name a few would be Mrs. Marlene Evans & Mrs. JoJo Moffitt. I am so grateful that I went. I honestly believe that I wouldn't be serving the Lord today. Most important I wouldn't have met my husband which we graduated the same night!
When I went to college in the fall of 1982 I didn't know anything about Fundamentalism! Boy what a shocker! As a matter of fact I took my jeans and pants thinking I could wear them when not in class. Little by little I learned what the Bible says about many things and I grew tremendously as a Christian. I am very thankful for the prayers of my parents and the love and patience of the authority I had in college.
There are so many teachers that influenced me but to name a few would be Mrs. Marlene Evans & Mrs. JoJo Moffitt. I am so grateful that I went. I honestly believe that I wouldn't be serving the Lord today. Most important I wouldn't have met my husband which we graduated the same night!
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| Graduation night, May 1986 |
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Congratulations Josh and DeAnna!
Last night was the wedding of DeAnna Gray. Elyssa and DeAnna have been friends since they were 6 and 7 years old! Elyssa was the matron of honor. My husband was preaching out of town, so Wednesday after church, Andres and I drove to Seagoville where Jared and Elyssa live and we spent the night. Andres stayed with Jared until they met us at the wedding on Friday and early Thursday morning Elyssa and I left for Longview. We were able to spend some good quality time together talking, laughing and just having a good time together. We checked in our hotel around 9:30 that morning and then went to Starbucks! :) We then drove by the house where we use to live in while living in Longview. We reminisced about several memories! Boy I can share MANY stories about my children! Then around noon we meet DeAnna and her mom and had lunch together. It was nice to talk and know exactly how they both were feeling and what they were going through since Elyssas' wedding was just last year.
The wedding was sweet and beautiful and all went well! DeAnna was a beautiful bride and of course Elyssa a beautiful matron of honor.
We were able to see many dear friends and had such a wonderful time being with them!
Congratulations Josh and DeAnna on your new life together!
The wedding was sweet and beautiful and all went well! DeAnna was a beautiful bride and of course Elyssa a beautiful matron of honor.
We were able to see many dear friends and had such a wonderful time being with them!
Congratulations Josh and DeAnna on your new life together!
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Myself, Elyssa, DeAnna and her mom Kelly having lunch at "Papacitas".     |
Monday, May 16, 2011
Having lunch with Bro. and Mrs. Rodriguez
Today we had lunch with some dear friends of ours, Evangelist Hector Rodriguez and his wife, Nellie. It was such a blessing to be able to spend some time with them and reminisce over old times.
They travel and do conferences on the family. Bro. Rodriguez is a great preacher and his wife Nellie is a great speaker.
What a blessing it is to reunite after many years and see that we are still serving the Lord as strong as ever and that our children are also.
Thank you Nellie for your love and friendship!
They travel and do conferences on the family. Bro. Rodriguez is a great preacher and his wife Nellie is a great speaker.
What a blessing it is to reunite after many years and see that we are still serving the Lord as strong as ever and that our children are also.
Thank you Nellie for your love and friendship!
First day of summer vacation!
Last week wrapped up another school year for our 3 boys! I know this past year was full of challenges for them! A lot of prayer and encouragment went into these past months but what a great feeling to know that all is for a reason that God allows and that there is spiritual growth in all this. I know my boys have matured in the Lord and for that I am grateful!
I love you boys and you have made me proud!
I love you boys and you have made me proud!
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| Andres, now a senior in high school, ordering his senior ring. |
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| David, now a sophmore in college and Danny now a senior in college enjoying their first day of summer vacation! |
Sonia Vera, now a college graduate!
Also graduating tonight from college was Sonia Vera. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Church Ministries. Sonias' parents started attending our church after she was already in college so she was never really envolved in our church. None the less we are very proud of her and have supported her through her years of school.
There have been obsticles and trials that have come her way that could have easily interfeared with her graduating but she remained consistent and faithful and tonight she showed that with God's help all things are possible!
Sonia, we love you and we are very proud of you!!!
There have been obsticles and trials that have come her way that could have easily interfeared with her graduating but she remained consistent and faithful and tonight she showed that with God's help all things are possible!
Sonia, we love you and we are very proud of you!!!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Jared graduates from college!
Tonight our son-n-law Jared graduated from Lone Star Baptist College with a Bachelor of Science-Pastoral Theology degree. Not only that but he was valedictorian! We are so proud of Jared! I know this last year was not easy. Keeping up with his studies, running a bus route that runs 2 buses during the campaigns, working a full-time job, being newly married and now soon to be dad! He has accomplished so much! God has been so good to him and has been with him every step of the way!
We look forward to what God has for them in their futures. As of right now, he will be starting deputation part-time to raise support to go to the Philippins and start a children's home. Knowing they will be so far away is a thought I do not entertain but when it does pop up in my mind it's comforting knowing they will be doing what God wants them to do! What a priviledge it is to serve the Lord!
Please be in prayer for them as they have lots to do in the upcoming months including the arrival of our grandbaby, Gabriella! :)
We look forward to what God has for them in their futures. As of right now, he will be starting deputation part-time to raise support to go to the Philippins and start a children's home. Knowing they will be so far away is a thought I do not entertain but when it does pop up in my mind it's comforting knowing they will be doing what God wants them to do! What a priviledge it is to serve the Lord!
Please be in prayer for them as they have lots to do in the upcoming months including the arrival of our grandbaby, Gabriella! :)
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Jared and Elyssa     |
Friday, May 13, 2011
Speaking in Kansas City!
This past Tuesday night I had the priviledge of speaking in the mother and daughter banquet in Kansas City. My mom was in charge of the banquet planning with the help of the ladies in the church and did a great job! It was an extra blessing because my mom was able to get the invitation to a few of my childhood friends and aunts. It was great spending time with them all and reminiscing over old times!
The theme this year was "...but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." They had the banquet area decorated with flowers and plants and the tables with lited lanterns and birds on the top. The auditorium where the program took place was decorated in different stages of an daughters life from a toddler to highschool graduation.
My Uncle Frank catered the banquet. He is a great chef!!! He travels all over the world and the United States doing cooking shows.
Below are a few pictures that I took to share with you. I wish I could have gotten more but I wasn't able to.
The theme this year was "...but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." They had the banquet area decorated with flowers and plants and the tables with lited lanterns and birds on the top. The auditorium where the program took place was decorated in different stages of an daughters life from a toddler to highschool graduation.
My Uncle Frank catered the banquet. He is a great chef!!! He travels all over the world and the United States doing cooking shows.
Below are a few pictures that I took to share with you. I wish I could have gotten more but I wasn't able to.
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| My uncle Frank and aunt Terry Dominguez |
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| My uncle Frank, aunt Martha, aunt Becky, my dad, aunt Gloria and aunt Debbie. (They are 6 of 15 children to my grandma and grandpa Dominguez) |
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| Two of my childhood friends. Rebecca (Rincon) Leistico, Armandina (Garza) Cannon and myself. |
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| My wonderful mom, Angie Dominguez and me. |
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| The best hotel in K.C.! (My home from 6th grade till I left for college) |
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