Last Thursday, Katy joined seven other adults from our church - and me - on a day service trip to Tijuana Mexico with Spectrum ministries. Spectrum is a tremendous ministry focused on serving the impoverished and marginalized in Tijuana - for more info on Spectrum go to this website: www.spectrumministries.com
Katy did a wonderful job! Her first time out of the country and in a very different culture than our own - although LA does have a strong influence from our neighbors to the south, it is still quite amazing the change that takes place when you cross the border! Katy served with the women in the "girls tent" where new clothes, baths, de-lousing, new hairdos and finger painting were offered to the young girls! Additionally, Katy helped with food distribution and was wonderful as she played with the kids on the seesaw - her favorite activity!!
And, Katy tolerated her father's LOVE for great tacos!! :) Nothing better than a carne asada taco from Paisanos!
A wonderful, humbling, sobering, powerful time was shared last Thursday. I am so proud of my daughter! Her heart and openness and honesty. Her willingness to walk and love in a different world! At the end of it all, she asked if we could go to Mexico again... :) We will return again soon!!
