KARTAS DE KAREN

KAREN ANDERS NINOS DE MEXICO APARTADO POSTAL 51

TEXCOCO, MEXICO MEXICO

Volume 11, Number 1

Dear Friends,

January, 1974

Greetings tn the New Year as we all begin to live another year serving our Lord, whether in the USA or here in Mexico. We know that the year ahead holds many adventures for us all, if we will fust follow the path He has laid out for us to follow. But as many things do, this year has started out rather slow with nothing out of^the ordinary happening.
The month started with the visitors leaving that we had for Christmas. Not all of the visitors

left at the same time though, several stayed a few weeks later and helped with the work iri whatever way they could. Some worked in the barn, on bedrooms, or on my desk, as well as other jobs . For me, of course, with the returning to school, it meant the return of the job I came to do, and that is helping the children with their studies. That can really be a job, since many of the children prefer to ploy than to do their homework and I have to go and find them; and that becomes difficult sometimes since they just seem to disappear after school. The week after the children returned to school, I also returned to language school, taking the second course during the evenings. That really makes 'he day long with classes ending at 9:15 and then having an hour and a half trip home . But, I'm getting pretty good at driving in Mexico City whenever necessary, so I don't really mind it too much.
All of the children didn't return to school when the month started, Isaias has graduated from secretarial school and now has a job in a nearby town where there is an agricultural school. She really enjoys her work and, of course, the money. Another one of the boys had taken a job in the brick ovens and in the middle of the month wcked seventy-two hours straight

firing the furnace. He was really tired and slightly dirty when everything was finished, but
again he enjoyed the extra money which he received fo.* 'he work.

God must have been watching over Us very carefully last month, since we didn't have any major accidents or mishaps. Just a rather smooth month for the beginning of another year. Do hope that your month was as uneventful gs ours with a minimum number of problems. If we seek God's help He will always see that each month is that way.

I mentioned in my first newsletter that later I would include some pictures of my apartment^ so with the slow month I will do that in this letter. (They are on the back.) May God continue to bless you all as He is blessing us here in Mexico, now and in the year ahead.
God be with us all as we serve Him CMU msKwI Adios amigos.

As you enter my place

you come In through the kitchen where you will always see the sewing machine in one
corner, since it is never

put away. Off the

kitchen is the bath and

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the living room, which is also the study. Here you can see some of my Christmas decorations

around the fireplace, which I do enjoy very much. In the opposite

corner is the desk,

made by one of the

visitors. If I'm not Off

there working, then

the children are . bedroom.

the living room is the

There is a brief tour of my apartment, and when you come down to visit, I'll take you around a little more.

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As normal on Christmas Day, the children in the house are the first to get up, but here we had a surprise for the early risers, they had the privilege of washing the dishes left from the night before. This kept most of the chiIdren in their rooms. Here is our tree just before the gifts were opened. It was

really a pretty tree and a happy sight that morning with all the children around it with their presents. The first thing the children sawafter getting up was
the jungle gym set which was made for the children., They enjoy it very much even with wet paint and chilly weather. That morning was spent passing out
the gifts, which had arrived from the States or were

for someone else in the family. The kids really enjoyed opening their presents and watching others open theirs. All the toys aren't one person's, but really the whole fami ly's. The rest of the day is then spent with the children playing their new games and just enjoying the day. The meals for the day are the leftovers from the night before and are enjoyed until they are gone. The next day things
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games played and everyone enjoying themselves. Today we broke the two
pinatas. All thechildrenget into this act regardless of theirage. When the pinata breaks, you better be careful as to where you are. You might end up on the bottom of the pilei Help! Help! Help!

The whole time between Christmas and New Year and even into the New Year until the 6th of

Hthatisthe Dayof the Kings.

The shopping around here the
school and such like.
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January, is a time of enjoying things here in Mexico. Especially the 6th, that is when most of
the gifts are given out, since

day before is just like in the

States, the daybeforeChristmas. We gave each of the children a

stuffedanimal and broke the rest

of the pinatas. Right after the New Year begins, then things all get back to normal with
It was

surely nice to have a break for

awhile, but a schedule is nice

too. Hope youall areenjoying

the New Year and God wi II give

you many blessings in the year

ahead, h\jf we must ask and

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890 Lindsay Lane
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February, 1974

Issue 2

Dear friends.

Greetings from Mexico in the shortest month of the year, but that doesn't necessarily mean that we are short on things which happened during this month. For us it was very busy In many

hands back from the cake while we sang "Happy Birthday" to him, but afterwards he enjoyed eating it with the rest of us. Here is his picture now, taken a few days afterwards, enjoying a
session in a rocker with his favorite play toy a spoon,
I'hose who are eagerly looking forward to the

different ways. The month started with birthdays, as nearly every month does, but this time our youngest had his first birthday. Pablo and everyone else enfoyed his party. We had to hold his

arrival ofspring, here is a picture which will help

your thoughts a little while longer, as winter con-

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'""ues a few more months. This be^[fulJ.as4,-A blooming near our garden, which is full of all \

surely makes it difficult to remember that it's only \

February, when the weather is so nice already.

kinds of things, in the middle of February. It

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^/^hce it was aboutj-jme to renew my papers. Itook

this opportunity to visit some of you while with my

parents.^ It was certainly nice to see you again.

' Ipon my return I found that several things had changed while I was gone like the addition of three new children, two girls and a boy,. Their pictures will appear in next month's letter. With them we now have fifty-four children, ^nging from three months to twenty-three years. Boy, what a fdmilyl Alsb7 we added q secretary to our staff to help Merlyn and Wanda with the correspondence, which is really a help.^" Things never remain the same around here for very long. An example of that is: in January we had a family picture taken, and even before it was pro cessed, it was already outdated. So here is the family as it stood at the end of January. Just
increase this by three, and you see them later. For those of you who may be interested in seeing pictures (slides)
of the work here in

While in the States I

Mexico, you can con tact my forwarding

agents, my parents,-at

was happy to hear all your lovely comments about this letter. So, I do thank you all very much and hope that it
will ronfinye that

the following address.

same quality in the

future.

They will be happy to help in any way

possible.
Karen Anders, Ninos de Mexico
11709 Larimore Road

If at any time you desire any news or information about the Home, you can write me at the address
on the front.

St. Louis, Missouri 63138

God bless you all through the coming months in whatever you do and may He help you and bless
you as much as He has blessed us here. ^ ^
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Volume 2

March, 1974

Issue 3

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Dear Christian Friends,

What a wonderful month this has been, with so many things happen!ngl The biggest news of all is that Christ is alive and is our Saviour; it's in His name that I greet you again this month. Because of His precious name, there is a new comreqation in Mexico City. It

started with this family that was baptized during t^mdntfT,' Merlyn and Noe had been
working with this group for about five months, and on the last day of their classes they decided to accept Christ as their personal Saviour. What a glorious Sunday that was as
with many others already attending and learning abouTGhfrsf's worideifut love .
Along with winning new people to Christ, the work at the Home continues. During the month the red van was in the shop for repairs
and the shopping had to be done, so Wanda
and I went to the fresh food market one

we saw these people become God's children. The new church is meeting in their home ^

morning, and this ts what we came home

with: a rather full station wagon, with just

enough room on top to see through the car keeping things low enough so that we wouldn't be accused of transporting things

illegally here. All this food lasted about a week. Talking about my car, there is a correction to be made you
can put sixteen people in a Pinto

rather than just twelve, if you put the

seat down. Just one problem: regardless

of how many are in my car, the kids keep telling me that I should buy a bigger one; mine is just too little . I think that it's just fine for what it is used for, regardless of what they might say.

Av^arch also sow the additton of this

little one to our farm family. He is a

doll, and thanks to him we are now

getting fresh milk again. But, of course, he wasn't the only addition to

this family In the month. The pigs also kept up on their end and gave us quite
a few little ones.

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Last month I told you about the new children

which had come to the Home during the month.

Here ts their picture (Left to Right): Pati,
Jaun, and Angelica .

The end of.the month there was a missionary

reunion in Cuernavaca, just south of Mexico

week before found quite a few of the children ill with one thing or another, so we weren't
able to go. Maybe we'll make it next year.

City. We had all planned to attend, but the

The last Saturday of March we had a very fun and interesting event take place. We loaded all the family (sixty-five people) into five vehicles and went on a swimming/picnic. What

fun we had, it was all worthwhile even the sunburns which we all acquired during the day.

Thank you ail for your support during the month whether financial or through prayers. Both
are necessary to exist, but the latter means a lot when you are away from those you love and at times feel that you are all alone in the world. God be with each of you, especially as the
time nears that we remember Christ and the life which He gave so that we can live. It's in
His name that I say,
"Adios"

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April, 1974

Issue 4

Dear Friends,

Greetings again from Mexico.and the place where things always are going on, and there is never a dull moment. This month was no exception to that rule. Many things took place; here are just
a few for you.

Forme the month started with another session of language school, which meant a daily trip into Mexico that took six-hours for a class of only three . This usually meant that by the time I got

home I was already tired and still had half a day to go, but I did enjoy school and am getting
more confident and better with speaking Spanish these days.

This month was one where things started one way and then ended another. We added the roof to
the third section of the barn and then the

house, which will be Merlyri and Wanda's

house with the office and work areas.

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foundation, one stone at a time. This

Here you can see the workmen laying the

might be slow, but it surely looks nice when finished . I will try to keep you
The week around here is just like in
the States, the children are o^ll in
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school. Then comes Saturday well that's a workday. Here the boys are Irrigating and transplanting in the garden while the girls work inside.
What a busy day!

As the middle of the month came, it was time to

remember Christ and His death and resurrection

for us. This day was spent in a sunrise service

which was really nice. At this time, as we should the whole year, we do remember Christ
and how He suffered for us so that we might
have eternal life with Him.

At this same time we hod the Yornells visiting us with their three children. We really enjoyed their visit and hated to see them go.

While the kids were on vacation we had a Ping Pong tourney which we all enjoyed, even
when scores would reach 30-28 of the third game. Valente and Cruz were the excited winners even though it doesn't show In this picture.

The end of the month show Merlyn and ' three of the boys leaving for the Kiamichis. They enjoyed the trip and Gonzalo came
in third irTthe'boy preacher contest.

VVhile they were gone, April 30, which

is Children's Day here, came, so all the children had a party at school. Every one enjoyed them very much, even Pablo
in the afternoon when he got to share in all the goodies. Here Enedina is giving him a piece of popcorn. But the day

wasn't happy for all, Roberto came home in a hurry with a large cut in his leg that required stitches, so off we went to the hospital. We thank God daily that with fami ly of fifty-four we don't have more serious injuries.
HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY!

I hope your April was as enjoyable as ours, and 1 pray that each month will find you walking closer to God as I know we are here. He is so wonderful and gives so many blessings. God be with you and I'll see you all again next month.
In Christ

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Volume 2
Dear Christians,

May, 1974

Another beautiful month has passed which the Lord has given us. He gives us so many blessings,
be free. .

but the greatest, of course, is His love which was shown when He gave His life so that we could
May was a very busy and exciting month for us, even though we had our problems. We started out the month rushing Pablo
to the hospital after falling down the stairs in his walker. He is just fine, but it surely scared us a lot.
The firet part of
the month saw Don and Vi Bader

leaving to return
to the States for the summer. We

are already await

ing their return in

the fall. As they left, a group from Purdue University

arrived to spend
about three weeks
with us. What a

great bunch of kids, especially the girls who stayed with me. They really worked hard all
month,

in the middle of the month comes a special

day for mothers, both in the U.S , and here,

Early on the 10th the kids got up and sang

songs to Wanda . Later there was a program gt school and after supper Wanda opened her presents. A real nice day.

The month contmued with many things happening, both good and bad: like another rush trip to the hospital with Martin, who was unconscious
for twelve hours after a small bump on the head. We thank God for his safe return to us since the doctors weren't sure whether he viould
make it or not. The last two weeks of

May is spring vacation

from school for the

Mexican children, so
here it was a time for

working extra hard

around the house,

During this time the

back patio was finished .

and fruit trees were

Merlyn are dreaming offresh fruit as they plant the .

first tree. Now we just have to wait.

^planted. Wandd and

Also during this time we planted the corn. This is

a great experience planting corn by hand, but it was fun.
Everyone usually works in two's,
one making the hole and the other

placing the seeds. Even I enjoyed

this work job, as we rushed to beat
the rain.

We had a wonderful time this month and I hope you did also. Thanks for

everything and may God continue to bless you as this year continues.
J

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June, 1974

Dear Friends,

Greetings again from Mexico in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ. It is hard to believe that

the year is half gone already. It is probably going fast, since each month so much happens around here; and this month is no exception to that story.
The month started out with another trip to the hospital with Juan and ^ possible broken foot after the usual Sunday afternoon "futbol" game

(soccer). But fortunately, it was just a sprained ankle.

problems with injuries seem to

arrival^

Our month started out on a sad note as the mother of six of the children came to take them back. Five of them went with

her and her husband, but after a week she realized that they

could not care for them all properly, so two of them came back
to be with us. We do ask your prayers for the Arces family as

for awhile. In the picture on the front page was Chata and Petra working on mattresses for the boys, since sleeping on the floor gets rather hard after putting in a hard day's work around the
house.

The group we were waiting for was from the

University of Cincinnati. They were really hard workers and were very much appreciated by us. The house really looks different after each group is here and has done their share on some project or other.

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had ducks!I Yes, that's what I said our turkey had ducks. One of our ducks hod eggs and didn't want to sit on them, and the turkey was setting and didn't have any; so we put the duck eggs with the turkey, and she is now their mother.

The month ended with school closing and graduation for five of the boys from primary school, which is a big ceremony since that is as far as many Mexican chiIdren go. With all the activities near the end of the month I wasn't able to get their picture, since some went to the States for the month; so I will try later. I hope all your children enjoy vacation as much as ours, but mothers, how we feel for you; just think of fifty-one children all home
at once.

I had a rather interesting month and am looking forward to July as well. Next month I will
be attending the North American Christian Convention in Anaheim and will be looking forward to seeing some of you there also. Thank you for your help this month in its joy and sorrow. I hope God gave you all a happy month. Bye for now, and I will see you all
next month. Hastalluego.

7^)

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Volume 2

August, 1974
3 -974

Issue 8

Dear friends.

Another greeting from the land "just south of the border . . . Mexico way." The Lord provided so many

blessings this month, it's hard to know where to begin. These were both spiritual and material, but we
do thank Him for all, and it's in His precious name I again say hello.

The last of July to the first part of August was the World Convention of the Churches of Christ here in Mexico City. All the independent missionaries hod a booth, and quite a few participated in it, and many others attended . Several nights we took some of the older children to it. They seemed to enjoy it, especially the Mtlligan College Choir, which even came out to the house one day for lunch and to sing for the children. What a great group! We really appreciated it, since their schedule was so full.

they finally arrived on the 5th, and in the truck was a commercial size double washer, a dryer, and clothing for us. We really do like the washer; surely cuts down on the number of buttons I have to sew
back on.

Last month 1mentioned that Merlyn had left for the States to bring in some supplies for the house . Well,

the Project Challenge organization in California. Again, we really do appreciate such groups, especially me, since again the girls stayed in my apartment. This group really brightened up the house, since they
painted several of the rooms.

On the 8th the last group of college workers came to spend a couple of weeks with us. They are from

The middle of the month came the Youth Convention in Cuidad Juarez, Chic., and to this went a Bible Bowl team of six, four others, and a sponsor from the church here in San Vicente. Our team came in

second again, which is the third year in a row. Maybe eventually (next year), we'll get first. All the
kids seemed to enjoy everything there, except for two the heat and the mosquitoes.

Our family grew to fifty-five with the return of Martin, Norma, and Hermelinda to us. Their mother just couldn't care for them properly, so decided it would be best to give them up. We had to shave their heads to get rid of the lice, which were so bad that they were embedded in their scalps leaving
many sores.

Again, construction work continues, this time with the completion of two bathrooms and one remodeled. Surely makes a difference. As things are going now, we hope that shortly the office will be moved to
its final place.

Well, ne>d month things will be getting back to normal here as I know they will there also. God be with each of you as you continue living your life for Him . See you all next month, with the main topic
of SCHOOL.

New washer with the washlady.

Really great!

1974 Bible Bowl team

Martin, Norma, and Hermelinda return

Office construction continues

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July, 1974
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Dear Christians,

Well, another month has passed with the work of the Lord continuing here . He has provided so many blessings; we are always amazed at what He can do-for those who trust in Him . And in His name, I greet
you again.

Wanda, and .their family goinj^n a real vacation after several years of planning. They really seemed
to enfoy'the break. They traveled east to Veracruz and then over to the Yucatan. While they were gone Steve and Millie Shaold came to watch over the house to make sure everything went smoothly. I was in charge of the marketing each Saturday, which is really a job, but an enjoyable one.

This month was one where manvidifferfent things took^place . The first part of the month saw Merlyn,

Just as they were returning, I left for the States to renew my papers and to attend the NACC . I really
did enjoy myself, except for the heat which bothered me a little, since I'm not used to it anymore. Right after the NACC I returned here to help with the WCCC in August,

During the whole month of July we had visitors from all parts of the U.S. from Virginia to California. We are always glad to have people ccxne and visit while visiting Mexico. It's a beautiful place for a
vacation; just ask th^'Beemans.

As for the children during the month, there was another group of accidents, but again nothing really serious. Terry tore some ligaments in his right wrist, which mended quickly. All the others were only the normal cuts and bruises. We also grew in July with Hermilia, age ten, giving us a total of 521
When she came, her head was shaved since she had lice, but her hair is really growing fast.
In the middle of the month the construction work started again with working on the roof to the boys'

bedrooms upstairs. Then they started on the new section of the house where the office and nursery will
be. Surely is great to see the house growing, as the family grows too.
Toward the end of the month Merlyn went to the States to bring some things back on their residency

papers. Had an interesting trip, taking Terry, Greg, and Johnny along . Wi II tell you more next month
on what we got in this shipment of supplies.

Pictures taken during the

thanking you all too. See you next month .

Hope your July was as interesting to you in whatever

you did; I know ours^u^ly wgs interesting* God bless you in the months ahead, remembering to thank
God for all the blessings He provides. I thank Him for providing me with such good friends, as well as

Newest girl Hermilla, age nine

Construction starts again

These are just a few of the many things which took place during the month of July. Many times things
happen, but I'm just not ready with the camera.
The sixth grade graduates,
taken later in the summer. Best of luck in the future also

Best of luck in the future, boys. (Not pictured is LALO, due to poor photography.)

to all those that graduated this post spring in the States. May God always be with you.

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October, 1974
Dear Friends,
Issue 10

It doesn't seem possible, but another month has passed, and so quickly. Just seems like yesterday that September ended, but as time passes so does many things here, thus showing us continually how precious and powerful is our God, and I greet you "in HiS''name this month.
f October started with MAMI returning home after surgery and everything turning out just fine. Every-

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one was surely glad to have her back, especially the smaller
The early days of October saw the farm family increase with the
addition of a calf. It's a different kind of calf than usual; it's gray

and is both for milking and for beef. Also, remember my telling you about our turkey that had ducks,

well, this time she had chicks and

turkeys.

During the month I again went to Mexico City for language school, but this time was
a little different. This time I had to take

the bus to school, since on the second day

of class I was in a small accident with an

other car and a bus, I was not injured, but the car was messed up a little. However, it was quickly fixed. Surely was glad to get it back, since one car just isn't enough for our family. God was with me in this, since I wasn't hurt and also since my parents had been trying to call me for two weeks, but couldn't get through, but within

thirty minutes after I got home the call fi nally came through, and my mother heard my voice so she knew that everything was
all right.

God surely does work In unusual ways, but that is just His way of showing us that if we turn our lives over to Him, He will take care of everything for
us.

The heavens rejoiced the middle of the month with the baptism of three boys into Christ. Ramon and Jorge Luciano, children of a church member; and Jose Juan, one of ours; confessed Jesus as their Savior and became happy babes in Christ. Do pray for these new Christians that they will continue to follow
God's path for their lives. Slowly but surely, the construction continues as more of the foundation was

laid this month. Surely is great seeing the house grow even if it is a slow process, but we are hopeful that it will eventually be completely done.

Mamo Turkey

The end of the month saw the com being harvested, which I'll tell you about next month, since it was done in both of them.

To make sure that you receive my holiday greeting before the holidays, I will include it now. God bless each of you in this holiday season.

Ramon Jose Juan Jorge

God bless you all as this year comes to a close. Hope that your October was an interesting one, and if not, that you will enjoy sharing ours with us. I enjoy telling you about what happened here. God be
with you all till next time.

tirst Christian Church

890 Lindsay Lane
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Volume 2

September, 1974

Issue 9

Christian Friends,

Well, another month has passed with many different things happening here, but we are thankful that, as usual, God was with us and helped us through the bad arid the good. It is in His name that I send you
greetings.

As I said last month, I will talk about school this month, since it has started here,like ali throughout the U. S. The beginning of school is rather interesting and different around here. Each year you must re-register showing last year's report card in order to get into school at all. Then all of the thousands of children in San Vicente are put into appropriate classes. After about a week of switching classrooms so that all our primary children (twenty-five) are in the same group for their grade, we next concentrated on the uniforms. This year I made nineteen pairs of boys pants in a week, which kept me rather busy to say the least. So now all our boys look just alike in their complete uniforms. The girls also were ready at a later time with all their supplies. Of course, as
soon as school begins so does the homework. So after

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waiting to have their work checked. Usually, this

takes all afternoon to finish all six grades.

pants were made there were twenty-five children

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After completing primary (elementary), our

children enter secondary for three years. This year there are fifteen who have classes given
over the TV like all other in Mexico for this

school. Surely is helpful when they are sick and can keep up with their studies, which are like junior high in some ways but higher in
others,

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After secondary comes preparatory which is similar to high school and junior college combined, since here you study for whatever your career will be. We have three: a future doctor, a nurse, and a physical education teacher, Gonzalo has qualified for the National School of Physical Education (ENEF) and we are really proud of him.

Gonzalo ENEF

Secondary students ready forthe day

Many other things happened during the month, both sad and happy things. Herilia ran off taking Pable and Angelica with her. After two days of searching we got the two little ones back, but she is still gone. Please do pray for her. Also, Wanda went into the hospital for surgery for a tumor which was dis covered during a check-up. More about Wanda next month. Hope that the beginning of your school term was without too many problems. God be with each of you and bless you as you continue to serve Him. I thank Him for providing me with so many friends with which to share sad and happy events with. Thanks for being there over the past year. See you all next month with more happenings at Ninos de Mexico. . ,

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First Christian Church

890 Lindsay Lane
P.O. Box 891

Florissant, Missouri 63 033

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KAREN ANDERS l>UNOS DE MEXICO

APARTAbO POSTAL 51
TEXCOCO, MEXICO MEXICO

November, 1974
Dear Friends,

Issue 11

Well another month has passed with many things happenir^ around' here. Everything that happened has enabled us to glorify God for His wonderful love and the blessings which He has given us. I hope you also were thankful for His love this month and it is in His name I again say Hello.
November started as October ended with the older boys work

ing in the corn fields. This year was a little different than last year since this time we gathered the corn differently for

a different purpose. First the boys dug a silage pit, working

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occasionally or showing off for the camera, like normal hams

anywhere. Then came cutting time and moving the corn to the neighbor loaned us his truck which allowed all the boys to help while enjoying themselves also. After all the corn was

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gathered, the neighbor came with some of his men and helped
corn for silage. This then will be used later as

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cattle feed instead of only feed for the pigs. This sure will
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milk supply or meat production. The month ended with another

steer yielding his life to us, but we do enjoy that delicious meat whenever possible. Thank you cows.

be nice since our cows are so important to us, either in their

As in every month we have at least one birthday and November came with nine. So after awhile we de cided to combine some of the celebrations into one and do something different. So we did with the usual

ice cream and cake, but also a Bar-B-Que. For the ice cream we never have trouble getting volunteers, though they too are hams. While this was going on inside the rest was taking place outside with the Bar-B-Que. Can you imagine the size of the pit to cook meat for a family of 60? Well here is a smoky
picture with the chef (Merlyn), the firefighters, and the ob
servers at the Ninos de Mexico

of the animal family.

found in the street.

We have
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two kittens and a puppy who was

children are sure fond of them. As this month ends I will wish

Bar-B-Que. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and after

wards we took them to a farm

exhibition in Mexico City. Real ly a fun day.

Here are a couple of the little

ones with the newest members

you all a Happy Holiday season in the days ahead. May God bless and keep you all safe till the new year is here. I again thank you for your thoughtfulness and will see you all later.

First Christian Church

8S0 Lindsay Lane
P.O. Box 891

Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID

Florissant, Mo.
Permit No. 19

Florissant, Missouri 63 033

ilissinn Services Box 177

Ksnptons inUiana

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KAREN ANDERS NINOS DE MEXICO -APARTADO postal 51

Volume 2

issue 12

Dear Friends,

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Again, I send you all greetings in the precious name of our Lord, whose birth we remember this month. God sent His only Son to save us from our sins, therefore, we should do our best to tell others about His wonderful love. As everywhere else December, was a busy month around here as well; time just
wasn't enough to do everything which needed to be accomplished.

Early in the month I celebrated a birthday, so all the children gathered outside my apartment and woke
me singing "Happy Birthday." What a way to start the dayl Later they tried to give me a birthday
bath, no luck.

Early in December the pre-schoolers made a pinata to break later. They really enjoyed making it, though it was a little messy; but I think the joy will be even greater when the time comes to

Towards the middle of the month Merlyn's folk^and Don and Vi arrived with their trailers. The kids were surely glad to see them,

since they were bringing Christmas. You wouldn't believe the amount of clothing and gifts that can fit into such trai lers. All

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As Christmas neared, we
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gathered aII the chi Idreta into

three vehic les to take th^

shopping in Mexico City. \

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invade a store to do their shopping with a limited supply of/

money. Just after Christmas we again gathered up everyone and went into Mexico City to see the Christmas decorations, which had the city all lighted up. This was expecially interesting for

On the 14th we gave a bridal shower for two future brides. One was our secretary who will be married in February and the other was one of the girls who will marry in January. It was a surprise for both of them; and as so many things in Mexico, it started late, since the guests of honor were late in arriving due to traffic in Mexico City. But it was an enjoyable evening with Mexican and American touches,
and all seemed to enjoy it.

On the 21st the-fomi Iv jacfi-viUQ^ftfty="^' _S2>^wijh the addition of Julio, a fourmonth old baby whose mother didn't
want him . Already, we can see many changes in him as he grows. Just before Christmas the older boys helped roof the office section on the new construction area . Slowly things are changing, but eventuollv all will be accomplished and done.

Now for Christmas, I don't have any pictures this year, since they would be basically the same as last year's. On the 24th we had our Christmas dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, both Mexican and American. What an enjoyable meal! Then we all gathered around the tree to hear the story of Christmas and sing a few songs. Finally, bedtime arrived, and the adults put the gifts under the tree for the next day. Then around 10:00 a .m . on the 25th, we passed out the gifts, which were immediately opened and then enjoyed the rest of the day. A busytime in the week till the new year with many different things going on, then on New Year's Eve we had a watch party for the church and greeted the new year with prayers. Many moments in December were spent getting ready for two special occasions in January, so I will wait till next month to tell you about these, but I was kept fairly busy making dresses for these events.
God bless you as a New Year starts, and I pray that God will always be with you in whatever you do.
Thanks for all you have done for us during the past year. FELIZ NAVIDAD,
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First Christian Church

890 Lindsay Lane
P.O. Box 891

Non-profit Org, U.S. Postage

PAID

Florissant, Mo.
Permit No. 19

Florissant, Missouri 63033

tllsslon Services Box 177

Kempton, Indiana

46049