El Jardin
Yesterday was our free day and we went into Puerto Escondido to shop. Matt and I checked out some internet cafes and laundromats. We ate lunch at a restaurant called El Jardin. It is owned by a Christian Italian man named Franco. Franco looks like a 56 year old Jack Johnson with eyes as blue as the ocean. He is famous around here not only for having great food but for witnessing to others in his own special ways. Puerto is known as one of the best surfing beaches in the world. A few years ago there was a tournament and several surfers and some of the ESPN crew were eating at Franco's restaurant. They seemed down so Franco asked what was wrong and they explained that they were sad because there were no waves and they wouldn't be able to do the tournament. Franco said to them with his Italian accent, "I know the very Guy who makes the waves, I call for the waves." So the surfers chuckled and asked him to pray for the biggest waves ever seen in Puerto. The next day everyone showed up for the tournament and the announcer said over the speaker that there was magic in the air; that these were the biggest waves ever seen in Puerto. The tournament was amazing and the next day the waves were gone and everything was back to normal. Except for the surfers, who now have a little more respect for Chrisians and are a little closer to knowing God.
5 Comments:
JIll we miss you........AAAAAHHHHH
Jill...I saw the link to your blog on facebook -- great idea! I'm glad I have a way to keep up with how things are going for you in Mexico. The kids prayed for you and Mexico at the greenhouse last week, and I'm sure you will be glad to hear that Sarah Cait prayed that you would get lots of presents while you are there. Hope all is well!
-wes
Jill - I'm so glad you will be updating this. Our Community Group (Lofton/Hamrick group) spent significant time in prayer for you and Matt last night at our meeting. We used the meeting time to share about last week and report to the group what God had done. They were SO EXCITED to hear about your prison ministry and Matt going into the mountains already. We are interceeding for you. Blessings! Let me know if you need anything...
Jill...I've been keeping up with you! Thanks for letting me know about this means of staying in touch. I'll be praying for you while you are there. We miss you at the Shelter!
Cheryl
i took that pic! you are so beautiful.
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