Newsletter
Poco a Poco/Little by Little
Brooke Sanguinetti
Worry, peace, heartbreak, joy, struggles and growth... I worry about my own kids, marriage, and family as we live through this change and also have peace in knowing that this is where God wants us. My heart breaks as I learn the educational struggles, the health and heart struggles yet see so much joy within the lives of these kids and families. It’s been hard; some days are harder than others. Learning how to shop, spending God’s money wisely and choosing what to be involved in has been a big learning process. One missionary friend said it took her 5 years to really feel accustomed... so I have a ways to go!
God has been so good to us. He has encouraged us, opened the doors to conversations and relationships, and allowed us to grow. Exodus 14:14 says “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” While I may not be fighting against a whole group of people, I am fighting the lies of the devil each day and the newfound struggles of living is this unfamiliar lifestyle. Through this, I have found the incredible peace and joy that comes from being still with God.
Little by little things are working out. We still anxiously wait for land and are grateful to have a warm place to sleep. We are still working on our fluency in Spanish and are able to manage/hold conversations (Tim has grown exponentially!).
Trusting God
Tim Sanguinetti
These past four months have been joyful, yet challenging at times, as my family and I get accustomed to living here in Mexico. Learning more of the language, meeting new people, and getting projects done around the ministry are just a small list of the joyful things I have been able to do. One of the challenges has been not being able to have detailed conversations with Spanish only speakers. My Spanish has got a lot better in the last few months but there is still a long way to go.
God has been teaching me that I don’t have to see a difference to know that He is working in the lives of those around us. He is teaching me to be ok with some of the culture here. Horse play is normal for these boys, we have to let some things slide while also being firm when true fights break out. I am confident that we are supposed to be here and still searching for the specifics of what ministry is supposed to look like for me. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I have to remind myself that I am here for a purpose and God will reveal that purpose. With all this, we are still so grateful and joyful to be here and are excited for our future in Mexico.
