Summer is almost here and it’s time to look forward to another Mexico trip. This will be my 4^th time traveling down to with my church to build houses in Tijuana, Mexico.

Myself and 38 other people will be driving down to Mexico this August to build homes for those who can’t afford to build themselves. Partnering with Mexico Caravan Ministries, we are aiming to build 12 homes this summer. The structures are usually 12’ x 12’ or 12’ x 16’ (the size of a small garden shed). Splitting into 3 separate work teams, it generally takes about 4-5 hours to build one house, starting with cutting the wood to pounding the last tack into the roof. Since power tools are not available, we cut it all the 2x4’s by hand! The houses were designed after the average Mexican home.

Although building homes is the main reason for the trip, our team is also able to experience amazing things along the way. We drive in three 15 passenger vans for a total of 5 full days with major stops in Bandon (Oregon), Anahim (California) and San Francisco. In the past we’ve gone to places like New Port Beach, Huntington Beach, 6-Flags, and Disneyland. Last year we had the privilege of touring the largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere. At almost every stop are we able to share about our trip and why we’re doing what we’re doing!

We’ve had many adventures over the years, from a broken thumb to a fire extinguisher exploding in our van in the middle of the Freeway. Our trips have gone smoothly because of the people praying for us. I ask that you pray from my mom and I while we’re gone as well as that our team this year would grow to become Servants of Christ.