Hello friends!!!
If you are reading this, you probably know that I am soon moving to Huachinera, Mexico for six months! Crazy, right?? I can't believe it! This first post is just to let you in on how I got to this place...
I was recently on a missions trip as a part of my internship at Life Center Church. We spent eight wonderful days in Huatchinera. It was the most amazing time. We stayed with a married missionary couple named Conrad and Heidi Quiros. They are from Mexico but have dual-citizenship in the US. Conrad and Heidi live on a small farm where they grow chiltepines, grapes, and pecan trees. Numerous men from the town of Huachinera are employed by Conrad and work on his farm. While we were in Mexico we worked in these fields alongside the Mexican people. We also served with them at their church. The church that Conrad and Heidi lead meets on Sunday mornings in Huachinera. However, it also meets throughout the week in surrounding cities. We met so many amazing people and the experiences were unforgettable. It was the most life changing week of my life, but I never thought it would lead me to where I am now.
During my last few days in Huachinera I began to think about what it would be like to return for a month or so. I thought one month was long enough to decide if I would want to be there long term. When I approached the international missions director from my church about my idea she suggested that I consider going longer, possibly six months. At first I was baffled. She went on to explain that six months is long enough to be completely immersed in the culture and learn what it looks like to do in-depth ministry in another country. Her and I had this discussion just before we got on our plane to return to Spokane.
As I was sitting there waiting for the plane to take off I thought, "Ok, God. I will give you a month. If you really want me to do this, let me know within the next month. A month is enough time for you to answer me." Quickly after that I realized that a month is kind of a long time... so my next thought was "Alright, Jesus, a month is a long time... so how about a week? Let me know in the next week, and if you say yes, I will go. No questions asked." That was that. My mind was made up.
The plane started heading down the runway so I took my iPod out to turn my music on. The first song that came on was called 'Oceans' by Hillsong United. The bridge of the song says, "Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, let me walk upon the waters, where ever you would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander, and my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior."
In that moment, God answered my prayers. I knew that He was calling me to a place where my trust is without borders. A place that is deeper than my feet could ever wander. That place is Huachinera, Mexico. I decided in my heart right then that I would pursue this dream.
In the last week I have seen God overcome countless obstacles that could potentially prevent me from going. Every day He has confirmed more and more that this is really what I am supposed to be doing. I am so thrilled! Never in a million years did I think that God would bring me to this place. There are many more small details that I could share with you about how God has confirmed in my life that this is His will, but I will save you the time.
Sooooo... I will be leaving for Mexico sometime towards the middle of August! I will be sending out support letters shortly. If you would like one you can email me your address at shelbgeorge@gmail.com. In the next few weeks I will post a blog sharing more about the city of Huachinera and about the Quiros family.
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