Feb. 2 - Tamale Day

There is this costume here in Mexico that occurs on Jan. 6th, Three kings day.  Not only is it a day to give more presents to the kids, as the kings gave to Jesus, but there is a sweet bread in the form of a wreath.  In the bread are hidden several plastic babies.  If you get one in your slice of bread you have to provide a tamale meal on Feb. 2 to those who were with you on Jan. 6th.  Any excuse to get together and eat and socialize!  They have meat with green chili, pork with red chili - these are the hottest ones, and than some sweet ones.  Pineapple and coconut, raisin and cinnamon, and our favorite creamy sweet corn.  Tons of lard and calories but, "oh so good"!

Security Update

This past Tuesday night, the drug gangs realized an operation where they coordinated 6 roadblocks on the major streets in the Guadalajara area.  Cars were commandeered at gunpoint and set on fire to block the roadways.  This happened around 9 pm local time.  This is a tactic which the drug gangs have used in other cities when they suspect that a raid or attack is imminent as it makes it difficult for security forces to move around the city.

We try not to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Please continue to pray for our safety and for Mexico.

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