I just returned from a trip to Puerto Vallarta. I had the opportunity to spend time with the "Families of the Dump" ministry. Helping to distribute food to those that work at the top of the dump and also to the children and moms at the base. It was an amazing experience. It was heartwrenching and heartwarming at the same time. To see the work that people are doing there and to see the smiles and hear the thanks and gratitude of the people that are being helped. Lives are being changed. I visited the school where children are learning and hopefully will have the chance to break this generational bondage that their families have been in.

Everywhere there is an umbrella there is a home.

They work hard sorting garbage to sell and recycle.

The children line up for food. They are very respectful and orderly.

These are the homes at the base of the dump.

Here Faye is teaching the Ten Commandments to the Children.

I had the opportunity to spend time with one of the girls "helping" her. I think I received the greater blessing from the time we spent together. These children are so sweet. It was quite challenging considering I speak very little Spanish.

I spent some time with Faye and Dennis who have been Missionaries here for about four years.They are such woderful people. They love these families and love serving God here.

I enjoyed my trip to Mexico very much and hope to return again. I only spent two days with the mission. The other time I spent being spoiled and pampered. It takes on a new perpective after spending time with the families of the dump.

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Posted by SuzyScribbles

You didn't tell me you were going to Mexico! How wonderful! Thank you for sharing those pictures. Was is just you, or did Bethany, et al go along also?
Where did you hear about this ministry?

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