Family Update

I just wanted to let you all know a little bit about what is going on in the lives of the family. 

Sherry has been really busy. She is taking some Bible school classes with a few of the pastor's wives at the Bible Institute. Sherry took that picture above with all of the pastor's wives sitting around the table with the red tablecloth. Those are her classmates. She decided to take the classes to get a better understanding of the culture here, the language, and to learn more about how to minister in Spanish (Bible terms, as a woman in Paraguay, etc.). She is doing really well. Her first term she received all A's. Not bad for trying to learn in Spanish! All of her classes, homework assignments, test, projects and quizzes are in Spanish. I am so proud of her. Not to mention, we helped in a medical clinic in July (during the time of some of her classes), and she didn't miss a beat. 

The other pictures are of the kids (thanks to Don David) working in the medical clinic with us. They did really well. They interpreted for the team from the U.S., and I am so proud of what they did. They are truly an asset to the mission field here in Paraguay. We are proud parents of three amazing kids (young people).

Chariti turned 15 on September 11. She had a great birthday, celebrated with "Uncles" and "Aunts" and friends. Most all of the Missionary Kids call the other missionary adults, "Aunts" and "Uncles." Being so far away from home, it helps us to feel like a family. It's nice when some of the other MK's call me "Uncle."

Kaylee is doing well. She has jumped right in and done whatever has been needed to be done. She was a trooper at the medical clinic. She would listen to everyone's complaints and try to translate it into English for the team. She did a great job!

Chaz, well, Chaz is still Chaz, and he loves it here. It hurts him when people make fun or talk bad about Paraguay or Latin America. He loves the people here, and they love him. I don't know of anyone that he has met, so far, that doesn't ask me (the next time I see them), "How's Chaz?" Everyone wants to talk more with him. That's a good thing. He's a good boy.

Well, that's a little update and few more photos for you. Hope you enjoy. Also, those of you on our newsletter list (supporters, family and friends), be on the lookout for the next edition of "Mattix Family News" available, in print, early October:)

Blessings,

Charley