paradiseboundministries said, on March 17, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Good morning!
We have arrived safely. Aaron and I slept a ton yesterday. Please pray for Aaron, he is coming down with a cold. Our lunches are packed and we are headed out…thank you for your prayers. Lots of love, M. Frick
Darlene Sobczak said, on March 17, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Hi Mrs. Frick! Glad to hear you arrived safely. The agenda for your team indicates landscaping. That sounds like a good task. You’ll have to post what the weather is like there now. I hope you and Aaron enjoy this experience together. Sorry to hear he’s catching cold. Take care.
David Vander Meer said, on March 18, 2009 at 8:59 am
Hey Good morning
Nice pic!!
I have some good pics from the wedding too!
Are you picking up on some spanish? How well is Aaron communicating? Do you drive far to get to where you are building? Praying for you and asking God to give you strength today
Gary Vander Meer said, on March 18, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Melissa and Aaron:
Hope the day goes well — it was great seeing you both last weekend. God be with you both, and with the rest of your group in your efforts. Working with/for others brings a great reward, and blessings, too.
paradiseboundministries said, on March 18, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Hello! I am so thankful that family and friends have been loging on, thank you!
We are both doing well. Aaron is feeling a little better. Two houses are built, and almost finished. Tomorrow we will paint, put the roof on, and decorate the best we can. We have had some opportunity to visist with the families we are building for. Aaron spoke with one of the ladies for over 30 minutes. He is loving it. This afternoon we are going to the new mission base to do some dry wall, mudding and sanding for next weeks paint crew. The group is doing well, only one girl has been sick from the water. Thank you for your prayers, know that you are in ours as well.
Love,
M. Frick
Hey you guys! I am so glad to here that all is going well. I can’t wait to see pictures of Guatemala and where you stayed and the places you visited. Remember to take a few minutes every day just for each other K? Love you lots, Ruthanne
Courtney Hubbard said, on March 18, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Hey Melissa! It looks like from the pictures you guys are getting a lot accomplished over there. I thought about you and prayed a lot for you today! I hope you and Aaron are having a great honeymoon. I can’t wait to hear about it when you guys get back! We’ll have to get together at some point so we can hear all the stories! I’ll be praying for you guys!
Hey, its porkey. Hope you guys are having a good time. Amy got really sick from the boys today , papa was busy. Anyway, were praying for you to be hugely(sp) blessed on this trip. See you soon!!!
paradiseboundministries said, on March 19, 2009 at 9:37 am
Good morning!
The weather has been perfect, 70′s with a little breeze. Yesterday we went to see the new mission base. It’s going to be wonderful, the view is amazing. The daily schedule has been get up 5:30 to make breakfast, eat, devotions, pack lunches…load up to work by 7
It takes about 30 minutes to get to the work site. Today the roof goes on, we paint the inside walls and dedicate the houses. After that we have a fiesta with the village and come back and crash. We are normally asleep by 9:30. We have had traditional american food except for lunch yesterday, we had rice, beans and tortillas. Thank you for your prayers. We love you all very much. Blessings, M Frick
PS Amy I hope you feel better soon!
We really appreciate all the new technology in communications. We love being able to see and know what you are doing each day. We keep you in our prayers; we hope to get a full report when you return home.
God’s blessings to you both in your mission project.
Amy Ergang (and Clay) said, on March 19, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Hey Melly! Clay and I like your picture! We’re finally recovering from the flu. Now we’ve moved on to colds. Our sympathy goes out to Aaron. Colds are no fun. Ethan’s taking a nap and Josh is working on a home for his boat. :{ Clay and I decided it was too cold out to work anymore so we came in to figure out how to play a new big bucks game on the computer.
70 degrees!?!? That sounds wonderful! It’s pretty cold here today. How are you holding up with such an exhausting schedule? Hopefully you guys are able to spend some time by yourselves. Are you able to get out and do any shopping or site seeing? Hope you’re having a great time! Can’t wait til you’re just around the corner again.
Love you lots,
Amy
Hello Auntie Mel, I hope your having a great time. Love, Clay
David Vander Meer said, on March 19, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Hi Mel,
So nice to be able to talk with you this way. Hope you are soaking up all the warmth and sunshine because it didn’t even hit 40 degrees here today! Sounds like everything is going well on the projects and you’re having a wonderful time. It’s so great to have pictures to see what your doing and who’s with you. Hope your holding up under the early mornings and full work load. Take time to absorb the experience too o.k.? Love you,
Mom
Looks like you guys are having a great time! Are you ready to start a store down in GT!? The weather here is pretty nice–cool but lots of sunshine. Praying for everyone and wishing I can be there too!
Hi Melissa,
glad you and Aaron are having a good time in Guatemala. John (Gomez) & I were so happy to meet you. Your wedding & reception was beautiful.
take Care! God Bless!
Dana
Hi Melissa!
Lots of people are asking about you at the store. Charlotte says congratulations, Bob asks “is the kid back yet”, Al Terveer says your in trouble cause you didn’t tell him “vat you vas gettin ready to do!”(when he saw you). That’s only a few =) The back room is full ….i mean FULL. People are doing their spring cleaning no doubt. some nice donations. I am continually praying for you and Aaron.
We all miss you at the store, it’s just not the same without you there.
The pictures are great to see, I’ll bet it’s an awesome experience. I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Take care,
Dawn
Hi again Melissa,
Just a quick note before i go off to Paradise (bound)
There is a lovely blanket of fresh white snow outside this morning. Sorry you had to miss it.
Well, try to enjoy the sunshine =)
It was great to read about the response to the message last night!
Love U,
David Vander Meer said, on March 21, 2009 at 8:49 am
Hi Mel
We are excited to hear that people who knew not the joy of Jesus now do and that you will be with them for all eternity, not just on a 10 day mission trip…
I am working on “for the joy set before Him He endured” for the AM service…
whewww good stuff
So fix your eyes on Him today and let Him be your joy to help you endure to His glory
Dad
paradiseboundministries said, on March 21, 2009 at 10:47 am
Sorry for not being able to write, the internet has been down. A day and a half ago I became sick with the normal Guatemala sickness. I had not recovered from fever when Aaron become very sick. Please be in prayer for him, he is not doing well. Dan thinks its his tonsils. He is taking antibiotic but he still hasn’t been able to get rid of the fever. I am doing a little better. THank you for your prayers. We love you m. frick
We are so sorry that you both have been sick. We hope that today has been a better day amd we will be sure to pray for your full recovery. It is tough to be sick at home but it is much more difficult to be sick when you are so far away.
Thanks so much for keeping us in touch. We love you.
Hi Melissa!
We will pray for you and Aaron to feel better soon. The pix are being edited and will be finished soon. YOU ARE GONNA LOVE THEM!!!!!! Have a safe trip home!
Love,
Becca
Hey Mel and Aaron,
You two aren’t supposed to be sick. Brian and I are praying that you will get better and be able to continue to have a good trip. Sorry that I haven’t written in a while, things have been busy. When do you come home? Love you both, Ruthanne
Hope you don’t mind if I do a little of DECORATING at your place…….. Brian
Don’t worry, I won’t give him the key…:-) Ruth
paradiseboundministries said, on March 22, 2009 at 5:53 pm
dad,
coming home. No worries about the chicken soup, we don’t get back until around 3am
I will take a reign check though. Aaron is still not doing well. dreading traveling but ready to come home.
I love you very much
your mel
paradiseboundministries said, on March 23, 2009 at 7:11 am
Good morning! We had a good nights sleep, aarons fever is gone again, great devotion, and we are ready to pack up. Its a great group of people. We’ve got some great pictures and video we are excited to show you. Thank you for all your prayers, support and encouragement. Ya’ll are so loved and appreciated. See you soon! M. Frick
HI MELISSA AND AARON, I HOPE ALL IS WELL . I STILL THINK OF OUR TRIP OFTEN. I’M SO GLAD THAT ONE CONTAINER WAS RELEASED, LET’S HOPE THE MOVE HAPPENS NEXT WEEK. I WOULD LIKE TO MAYBE MEET YOU MELISSA TO TALK ABOUT A THRIFT STORE IDEA I HAVE? I THOUGHT YOU SAID YOU LIVED IN SPARTA, WE’D BE WILLING TO DRIVE TO YOU. DO YOU HAVE A CERTAIN DAY OFF EACH WEEK? LET ME KNOW, MY E-MAIL IS MMDOCS1@SBCGLOBAL.NET AND MY CELL IS 616-862-8632. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU BOTH, PAT MYERS
Good morning!
We have arrived safely. Aaron and I slept a ton yesterday. Please pray for Aaron, he is coming down with a cold. Our lunches are packed and we are headed out…thank you for your prayers. Lots of love, M. Frick
Praying for you guys!
All is well here except the boys are not coming today due to the flu
Hebrews 12: 1-3 was a blessing to me today
Missing you
Hey Melissa! Steve and I are praying for you guys! I hope all is going well!
God Bless!!!!!
Hi Mrs. Frick! Glad to hear you arrived safely. The agenda for your team indicates landscaping. That sounds like a good task. You’ll have to post what the weather is like there now. I hope you and Aaron enjoy this experience together. Sorry to hear he’s catching cold. Take care.
Thanks for the Pics
How is the honey moon suite??
Hope you are getting some rest in the midst of all your work.
Dad and Mom
Hey Good morning
Nice pic!!
I have some good pics from the wedding too!
Are you picking up on some spanish? How well is Aaron communicating? Do you drive far to get to where you are building? Praying for you and asking God to give you strength today
Much Love
Dad
Hello to Mr. and Mrs. Frick
We hope this message reaches you. We know our prayers reach heaven, and we are praying for your safekeeping and blessings.
Grandpa and Betty Vander Meer
Melissa and Aaron:
Hope the day goes well — it was great seeing you both last weekend. God be with you both, and with the rest of your group in your efforts. Working with/for others brings a great reward, and blessings, too.
Hello! I am so thankful that family and friends have been loging on, thank you!
We are both doing well. Aaron is feeling a little better. Two houses are built, and almost finished. Tomorrow we will paint, put the roof on, and decorate the best we can. We have had some opportunity to visist with the families we are building for. Aaron spoke with one of the ladies for over 30 minutes. He is loving it. This afternoon we are going to the new mission base to do some dry wall, mudding and sanding for next weeks paint crew. The group is doing well, only one girl has been sick from the water. Thank you for your prayers, know that you are in ours as well.
Love,
M. Frick
How fun to receive this link! We appreciate being able to follow your days and work there. It helps us know how to pray for you.
Uncle Dan says he hopes you are having a sweet honeymoon in your suite!!
Love you! Loved the wedding too–and Aaron’s hair looked good!
Love,
Uncle Dan and Aunt Nancy
Hey you guys! I am so glad to here that all is going well. I can’t wait to see pictures of Guatemala and where you stayed and the places you visited. Remember to take a few minutes every day just for each other K? Love you lots, Ruthanne
Hey Melissa! It looks like from the pictures you guys are getting a lot accomplished over there. I thought about you and prayed a lot for you today! I hope you and Aaron are having a great honeymoon. I can’t wait to hear about it when you guys get back! We’ll have to get together at some point so we can hear all the stories!
I’ll be praying for you guys!
Hey, its porkey. Hope you guys are having a good time. Amy got really sick from the boys today
, papa was busy. Anyway, were praying for you to be hugely(sp) blessed on this trip. See you soon!!!
Hey
Good morning
Praying for your strength today
How is the food? What is the daily routine kinda like?? What is next now that the houses are done??
I hope your home dedications are a great source of Joy and that the sharing of God’s Gospel brings many to a saving knowledge of Him
Psalm 63:1
Love you much!! Dad
Good morning!
The weather has been perfect, 70′s with a little breeze. Yesterday we went to see the new mission base. It’s going to be wonderful, the view is amazing. The daily schedule has been get up 5:30 to make breakfast, eat, devotions, pack lunches…load up to work by 7
It takes about 30 minutes to get to the work site. Today the roof goes on, we paint the inside walls and dedicate the houses. After that we have a fiesta with the village and come back and crash. We are normally asleep by 9:30. We have had traditional american food except for lunch yesterday, we had rice, beans and tortillas. Thank you for your prayers. We love you all very much. Blessings, M Frick
PS Amy I hope you feel better soon!
We really appreciate all the new technology in communications. We love being able to see and know what you are doing each day. We keep you in our prayers; we hope to get a full report when you return home.
God’s blessings to you both in your mission project.
Love; Grandpa and Betty
Hey Melly! Clay and I like your picture! We’re finally recovering from the flu. Now we’ve moved on to colds. Our sympathy goes out to Aaron. Colds are no fun. Ethan’s taking a nap and Josh is working on a home for his boat. :{ Clay and I decided it was too cold out to work anymore so we came in to figure out how to play a new big bucks game on the computer.
70 degrees!?!? That sounds wonderful! It’s pretty cold here today. How are you holding up with such an exhausting schedule? Hopefully you guys are able to spend some time by yourselves. Are you able to get out and do any shopping or site seeing? Hope you’re having a great time! Can’t wait til you’re just around the corner again.
Love you lots,
Amy
Hello Auntie Mel, I hope your having a great time. Love, Clay
Hi Mel,
So nice to be able to talk with you this way. Hope you are soaking up all the warmth and sunshine because it didn’t even hit 40 degrees here today! Sounds like everything is going well on the projects and you’re having a wonderful time. It’s so great to have pictures to see what your doing and who’s with you. Hope your holding up under the early mornings and full work load. Take time to absorb the experience too o.k.? Love you,
Mom
HI Melissa!
Looks like you guys are having a great time! Are you ready to start a store down in GT!? The weather here is pretty nice–cool but lots of sunshine. Praying for everyone and wishing I can be there too!
Take care and GOD BLESS!
Jan Rotman
Hi Melissa,
glad you and Aaron are having a good time in Guatemala. John (Gomez) & I were so happy to meet you. Your wedding & reception was beautiful.
take Care! God Bless!
Dana
Hi Mel
Praying for you today as you continue to labor and listen
We hope you are staying healthy and strong
We are really enjoying the pics…please tell who ever is doing all that that we deeply appreicate it.
Miss you much …
Dad
Hi Melissa!
Lots of people are asking about you at the store. Charlotte says congratulations, Bob asks “is the kid back yet”, Al Terveer says your in trouble cause you didn’t tell him “vat you vas gettin ready to do!”(when he saw you). That’s only a few =) The back room is full ….i mean FULL. People are doing their spring cleaning no doubt. some nice donations. I am continually praying for you and Aaron.
We all miss you at the store, it’s just not the same without you there.
The pictures are great to see, I’ll bet it’s an awesome experience. I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Take care,
Dawn
Hi again Melissa,
Just a quick note before i go off to Paradise (bound)
There is a lovely blanket of fresh white snow outside this morning. Sorry you had to miss it.
Well, try to enjoy the sunshine =)
It was great to read about the response to the message last night!
Love U,
Dawn
Hi Mel
We are excited to hear that people who knew not the joy of Jesus now do and that you will be with them for all eternity, not just on a 10 day mission trip…
I am working on “for the joy set before Him He endured” for the AM service…
whewww good stuff
So fix your eyes on Him today and let Him be your joy to help you endure to His glory
Dad
Sorry for not being able to write, the internet has been down. A day and a half ago I became sick with the normal Guatemala sickness. I had not recovered from fever when Aaron become very sick. Please be in prayer for him, he is not doing well. Dan thinks its his tonsils. He is taking antibiotic but he still hasn’t been able to get rid of the fever. I am doing a little better. THank you for your prayers. We love you m. frick
To Aaron and Melissa:
We are so sorry that you both have been sick. We hope that today has been a better day amd we will be sure to pray for your full recovery. It is tough to be sick at home but it is much more difficult to be sick when you are so far away.
Thanks so much for keeping us in touch. We love you.
Grandpa and Betty
Love you Mel! We’re praying for you. Get better soon.
Love,
Amy
Hi Melissa!
We will pray for you and Aaron to feel better soon. The pix are being edited and will be finished soon. YOU ARE GONNA LOVE THEM!!!!!! Have a safe trip home!
Love,
Becca
Praying you have a good day in Guatamala and that your worship together will be filled with joy.
Dad
Hey Mel and Aaron,
Brian and I are praying that you will get better and be able to continue to have a good trip. Sorry that I haven’t written in a while, things have been busy. When do you come home? Love you both, Ruthanne
You two aren’t supposed to be sick.
Hope you don’t mind if I do a little of DECORATING at your place…….. Brian
Don’t worry, I won’t give him the key…:-) Ruth
Hey
Mom and I decided we should bring you guys some chicken noodle soup
pick us up at the air port
Dad
dad,
Aaron is still not doing well. dreading traveling but ready to come home.
coming home. No worries about the chicken soup, we don’t get back until around 3am
I will take a reign check though.
I love you very much
your mel
Good morning! We had a good nights sleep, aarons fever is gone again, great devotion, and we are ready to pack up. Its a great group of people. We’ve got some great pictures and video we are excited to show you. Thank you for all your prayers, support and encouragement. Ya’ll are so loved and appreciated. See you soon! M. Frick
HI MELISSA AND AARON, I HOPE ALL IS WELL . I STILL THINK OF OUR TRIP OFTEN. I’M SO GLAD THAT ONE CONTAINER WAS RELEASED, LET’S HOPE THE MOVE HAPPENS NEXT WEEK. I WOULD LIKE TO MAYBE MEET YOU MELISSA TO TALK ABOUT A THRIFT STORE IDEA I HAVE? I THOUGHT YOU SAID YOU LIVED IN SPARTA, WE’D BE WILLING TO DRIVE TO YOU. DO YOU HAVE A CERTAIN DAY OFF EACH WEEK? LET ME KNOW, MY E-MAIL IS MMDOCS1@SBCGLOBAL.NET AND MY CELL IS 616-862-8632. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU BOTH, PAT MYERS