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still. During this time, we journaled and reflected on special verses which Mr. Grass had given us. The timing could not have been better for me and I was inspired by the vast beauty and serenity which settled over me as the sun set over the mountains. During this time, Mr. Grass gave us a challenge to find a\nspiritual word or phrase to incorporate in our life this next year. I chose the phrase, \u201cGrowing in Prayer.\u201d I continually struggle with worry and doubt, yet if I would just give it to God in daily prayer, my worries would disappear just as they did at the Lago de Guadalupe. Another one of my favorite aspects would have to be our sports camps in our first location, the poorer outskirts of Mexico City. The volleyball crew wasn\u2019t able to hold a full blown clinic, but I really felt like we became friends with the kids that came. I also enjoyed having them teach me a little about soccer while we taught them volleyball. \u00a0What surprised me the most was when all of the kids came over to the basketball courts to hear our devotions. I was blessed with being able to share the gospel with these kids and while they may not have accepted Christ, the seed was planted and I believe that God can now take a hold of the hearts of the children and change them. Mexico was truly an amazing experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"