{"id":352,"date":"2012-06-16T09:48:50","date_gmt":"2012-06-16T16:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/crystal-pierce\/?p=352"},"modified":"2012-06-16T09:48:50","modified_gmt":"2012-06-16T16:48:50","slug":"february-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/crystal-pierce\/2012\/06\/16\/february-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
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I spent November & December getting used to living life out here at the Ranch. \u00a0I was able to settle into all my jobs including working in the office, organizing the cleaning of different buildings on the property, working on organizing socials for the students, staff, & other missionaries, organizing the prayer times which includes translating prayer requests, doing some discipleship, and helping out with the random jobs that just seem to come up. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Amy’s parents also made a quick trip down to Mexico. \u00a0They were able to spend a whole week with Amy & Hector, and they had a great time visiting the sites in Chihuahua and meeting Hector’s family.<\/p>\n

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One of the activities that I planned in November was an American Thanksgiving meal for the students & staff to enjoy. \u00a0We had a very amazing meal that was enjoyed by all and we were all thankful for so many things.<\/p>\n

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I finished the semester at the Ranch with 4 Christmas parties, a bridal shower, after 5 birthday parties I lost count, attending end of the semester interviews for all the students, and then there was a whirlwind trip to head home to Oregon for Christmas. \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0It was a super crazy 3 weeks!<\/p>\n

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And I was blessed this year to be able to head home for Christmas again (cheap Southwest plane tickets help so much!). \u00a0So I was able to spend almost three weeks home with my family, friends, & churches. \u00a0 The only thing I missed seeing was the snow! \u00a0There was no snow for the whole three weeks I was home. \u00a0What’s up with that? \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n

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I made it back to Mexico January 7th, and the students started their classes on January 11th. \u00a0Almost all 15 of our students were able to go to their homes to visit their families, and they all came back ready for the semester.<\/p>\n

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This semester we had a reception for two of the students, Darvin & Ari, that got married during Christmas vacation, this next week we will be hosting a group of Mexican pastors & their wives here at the ranch for a few days & I’ll be in charge of helping accommodate them, I an currently attending a literacy class here in hopes of helping\/teaching the curriculum in the future, and one of the hugest events this semester is the language practicum that the students will be going on.<\/p>\n

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The language practicum that the students will be going on will happen here in Mexico in the mountains. \u00a0We are still working on a location. \u00a0Please be praying for logistics and all. \u00a0Their practicum is similar to the one I went on while I was in the training, and we came to Mexico to learn Spanish without books or teachers, but using a method called Total Physical Response. \u00a0It’s how I learned my Spanish here in Chihuahua – without textbooks, college, or teachers. \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0It’s amazing preparation for learning a tribal language and I pray that it will be beneficial for all the students here.<\/p>\n

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Thank you all so much for your love and prayers.\u00a0 Each day I\u2019m praying for you.<\/p>\n

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These are some of my prayer requests & praises ::<\/p>\n

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  • Praise for a nice trip home to Oregon & a refreshing visit with my family & friends.<\/li>\n
  • Praise for a new semester.<\/li>\n
  • Praise for my friends & supporters that help to encourage me!<\/li>\n
  • Please be praying my continued adjustment here at the Ranch.\u00a0 It is going well but every once in a while I get caught off guard with something. \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n
  • For the students & the funds that they need for their time in the Practicum.\u00a0 And that it will be a blessing to all of them and to the staff.<\/li>\n
  • For me as I continue to work in my church here in Chihuahua. \u00a0I am now one of the leaders for the young adults group.<\/li>\n
  • For me as I live the Christian life here.\u00a0 That I can be an example and encouragement to the students.<\/li>\n
  • For some plans that I\u2019m trying to make for the summer.\u00a0 I\u2019m looking at selling my Ford Taurus and buying a small SUV for life here at the Ranch.\u00a0 And also during that time, I\u2019m looking at taking some time to visit churches and I plan on heading to Amy & Hector\u2019s wedding.\u00a0 But right now I don\u2019t have many plans set, I\u2019m only just beginning to work on my summer plans. \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    I hope and praying things are going well for you all.\u00a0 And if you have any prayer requests please let me know.<\/p>\n

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    In Christ\u2019s love,<\/p>\n

    Crystal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nHome in Oregon with my sister & friends!
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\nAmy’s Family & Hector’s Family
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\nDarvin & Ari – new married students at the Ranch<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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