Picture this, an update.

Deborah Weber is from Germany, She is staying with us for the next six months to help us with our projects. She has also started volunteering at El Shadday and loves it. We are excited to have her with us.

Debbie, Tara and Tine

Tine came from Germany to visit us for two weeks, We sure did  miss her and were glad to catch up. She was a blessing to help Debbie get adjusted to island life. God is good to allow us to make more memories with Tine!

Valerie and Alicia have been volunteering with the filter program for part of their schooling.

 Luis has been working a lot on filters and has had good helpers to help him. Thanks to Feed the Hunger for giving to this project!

We went with Luis to the opening ceremony for the new sports year in a neighboring village.

All the kids who play sports for the area villages

We found Tara's favorite pregnancy food, BBQ ribs... we have had them a few times due to the cravings, but we are happy to oblige.

The baby is doing well and growing, We are praying that all goes smooth with the delivery in Nov. Tara is currently 30 weeks! 

Our girls, Adriana, some ladies from the church gave Tara a surprise baby shower. It was a fun time for the ladies

We celebrate a lot of birthdays in August and September. Vincent turned 5, Kristen turned 10, Alicia turned 14 and Valerie turned 16!

Vincent turned the big five years so we went to the city to the party play place.

We took a cruise of 4 islands in Ausberto's new Champa to celebrate Valerie's sweet sixteen. The kids had a blast snorkeling, eating, and swimming the whole day.

Patrick with his first missing tooth and since then has lost two more.



The boys find hermit crabs from time to time, this is the biggest found yet.

Juan got a new little turtle, he brought it up to our house to introduce to August, our big guy.

Antioch Community Church is sending down Nathan Heafner for a week,  This is the house of an older couple in the church. (photo below) The husband has had two surgeries and is no longer able to work, his wife sells fruit in the streets. They have a very limited income, so the church is going to help finish the living room and kitchen of the house.

We have had a lot of celebrations,visitors, and work this past month. We thank you all for your support, and thank you for your prayers. Thank you for keeping up with us here in Bocachica!


The Ariels