It has been a prayer for many years that the Deaf association can find a permanent space to settle down finally. Alberto and his team have been investigating and discussing many ideas. One idea is to find suitable land to build on, but making sure it’s accessible for the students and their families (most of them travel by city bus, which can be a lengthy trip). The second idea is to find an old school or house with various rooms that is for direct sale and doesn’t exceed à certain amount in Mexican pesos. Another idea is to ask the local government if there are any spaces for sale or “donation,” but that proved to be a bit tedious.
Please continue to pray on this topic for Alberto, his staff, and the Deaf students. We may be close to one of the options, but legalities and things still need to be worked out. It would thrill us, Alberto and Reneé, to present it to you all in a future newsletter. God knows best for us, and we continue to lean on HIM for guidance!
Praise the Lord, the Alcantar children’s passports arrived 3 weeks after filing! Plus, their “Birth Abroad Certification” had shown up just 9 days after filing. The last item on the agenda is renewing Alberto’s tourist visa so that we may be able to come North and share some time with you all. Thank you so much for your prayers and support.
The month of November will be a busy one. The 28th of November is Mexico’s national day for Deaf persons. It was proclaimed in 1867 by former 1st president Benito Juárez, who greatly supported the Deaf community. Yes, Mexico has a few days of recognition for the Deaf, but these dates only became real in the past 25-30 years. There’s so much more that needs to be done for the Mexican Deaf to have access and awareness like the American Deaf are blessed to enjoy. This is much of the fight and struggle that Alberto, Erika, Jackie, Oscar, Ms.Raquel, and so many more work hard for daily.
One of those who work hard for our school is Monica Sanchez, CPA, is a CODA (child of Deaf adults). Her parents are Deaf, so she grew up using sign language before learning to speak. Monica serves as the school’s accountant and is an avid supporter. She helps organize the monetary and legal details of the Deaf school—managing monthly utilities, taxes, and other tightly controlled details. Having Monica as a CODA at the school has been a huge blessing because she can share her experiences of living with Deaf adults. She strives to be kind, gentle, and attentive to the needs of the Deaf school. Let’s pray for Monica and her work as she helps the Deaf school thrive and supports the broader community!
All prayers, thoughts, and donations are so appreciated. May God continue to guide and protect this ministry as we keep reaching the Deaf with the gospel truth. God bless! Thanks for reading! —Philippians 4:8 🤟🏽 🫶🏼
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