First Day of Sankey Homeschool '10-'11

The boys are off to a great start in homeschool this year - 10th, 8th and 6th grades. Our first day of school was Wednesday, August 11. I will say that Geometry and Physical Science are giving Jordan and me a stretch, but we're hanging in there.

Jordan's 1st day of 10th grade


Cameron's 1st day of 8th grade


Logan's 1st day of 6th grade

I didn't realize until I was uploading these pictures that all the boys have on gray t-shirts. That certainly wasn't planned... :-) Maybe their brains were all thinking alike as they chose their clothes for that morning.

We would appreciate your prayers for the boys (and the teacher!!) this year, that God would help them develop and use their minds and talents for Him.

Saltillo Campmeeting 2010

We enjoyed attending and participating in our Annual Camp here in Saltillo a few weeks back.
Here's Christy checking out the announcement on the white board. Gotta know what's going on if you're the pastor's daughter. :-)


Marc was asked to preach on Tuesday and Friday nights...the Lord helped him do a wonderful job.

The other evangelist - Hno. Berzain from Monterrey, N.L. Mexico

Saltillo VBS

This year's VBS in Saltillo was the largest one they have ever had. I so much enjoyed participating and helping out every morning that week.

On Tuesday morning, Cesia (pastor's daughter, pink headband) had to take her class to the dining hall for craft time - she had almost 50 kids, ages 6 and under!


The VBS kids singing songs and doing the motions.



Thanks so much to the Oklahoma City BMC for donating these craft items for the kids to use. We appreciate your contributions!

Melisa with her class of girls. Melisa (daughter of Jose Correa) is very gifted in children's ministry. I believe the Lord has a special place for her to work in His kingdom!

Some of the boys listening to Pastor Dolores tell the story of Abraham and Isaac.

Sylvia called her twin daughters, Kenya and Christy, up to the front one day while teaching the Bible story, to illustrate what kind of twins Esau and Jacob were; twins, but not identical ones. I think these 2 are a lot cuter than Jacob and Esau were... :-)

The Sunday morning VBS program...many parents came to enjoy the presentation.

I fell in love with this sweet little girl that week.

As I watched Pastor Dolores and his wife Sylvia, along with laymen and youth in the Saltillo church, organize and direct the VBS this year, I was struck again by the huge positive of our Mexican brothers and sisters ministering/taking the Gospel to their own people. No language and cultural barriers - they do it so much better than we could. We are simply here to aid/teach/equip them and they are fulfilling their own Great Commission!

Miller 40th Anniversary Celebration

My parents, Henry and Janan Miller, celebrated 40 years of marriage this summer and we honored them with a celebration in late July.

Daddy with his first grandson, Jordan. He broke the "girl cycle" - smiles!

We love you, Mama and Daddy!

Heartland Youth Camp 2010

We were so thankful to get to attend and participate in Heartland BM Youth Camp again this summer! Such a blessing to our family!

Logan had so much fun playing with his buddies, Jacob Snelling and Kenton Gurnee.

And here's Cameron studying Scriptures with his team. Jacinda Cravens and Jac Crawford were great coaches for Cameron's team - the Patriarchs!



Marc enjoyed announcing the Stars vs. Stiffs game again this year. Randy Brown was his able assistant. :-) (Randy and Tanya were awesome coaches for Jordan's team - the Prophets!)




Jordan made the All-Stars Softball Team this year - so proud of him. He did a great job playing!


It was so great to worship together and feel God's presence in the services. Scenes like this make every penny of expense to get here worth it!

I had fun helping with the Snack Bar and working with Jane Livengood again this year. Also being with lots of wonderful friends! And so glad Marc got to be with us this time - we missed him last year!

The Weavers' continuing ministry

In just a couple days, the Weavers will be completing their month of ministry in Mexico. Here they are singing a special song last night at our church in Saltillo.


Nathan with another completed project - a rain shelter on the Saltillo parsonage roof.
Thank you, Nathan for all your hard work this month - such a blessing!

Last night at church Pastor Dolores and church people came forward to thank the Weavers for their ministry - it was a very special time. They were asking them to please come back soon!

If you are my friend on Facebook, you will be able to view the photo album "Weaver Family Summer Ministry" to find lots more photos and descriptions of their month of ministry.

If we are not Facebook friends, I would love to be. :-) Look me up - Melodie Sankey

The Weavers are here and ministering in Mexico...

My sister Myranda, her husband Nathan and their children, Treyton, Jackson and Jada have arrived here in Mexico and we are loving having them here! They are spending this month in ministry: remodeling/construction, ladies ministry, music ministry, and more.

Here they are leaving the Immigration Office at the Mexico border - all smiles! Ready to enter Mexico!


The day after they arrived - Father's Day - our church in Saltillo had a special program and meal for all the fathers. It was a very special time.


Cameron reading his part in the program.



On Sunday evening, we visited our church in San Rafael. Myranda fell in love with the adorable grandaughter of Pastor Alejando.



The next day we began the remodeling project in La Boca and Myranda and I started this module of English classes.

Beginning work on the La Boca church project...replacing the worn out, damaged stucco on the exterior adobe walls. Hard work in the hot sun, but the team did a great job.

Nathan, Logan, Kent, Jordan and Steve....Marc was taking the picture.

Mixing concrete mud by hand...not an easy job.

My little guy, taking a break. Logan would rather work than play....seriously!

Jada helping me make cookies at our house.

One evening the 3 missionary families - Sankeys, Stetlers and Weavers enjoyed a delicious chocolate dessert made by Myranda on our back patio.

We took a day to relax and look around the city, etc. We went to the slide park - a must! So much fun. LOVE the look on Cameron's face!

I think Nathan made air on this jump!

Marc and the boys taking a break in the park.

We enjoyed a delicious supper at the home of Sis. Chelo and Bro. Lupe. Nathan and his family are long-time friends of theirs - and the chicken flautas were second to none.

After supper we went to the Mirador - the lookout over the city. This is Saltillo at dusk...nothing prettier.

I liked this shot of the boys against the night sky. So thankful for these 3 blessings from God.

Myranda's and my kids.....MKs are great!

We spent the 4th of July weekend on the border with plans to work at one of our churches and attend an area rally. Those plans had to be cancelled due to the violence and threats of more violence surrounding the Mexican elections on Sunday.

We have also been dealing with the after effects of Alex...damage from the flooding along the routes we take to and from the border - which has resulted in a little more time on the border than we had planned.

We received news this afternoon that the free road is open from Monterrey to Saltillo and we are planning to leave in the morning and head back home. We would appreciate your prayers as we travel over roads that have been damaged and are in the process of being repaired.

Thanks for your prayers!

Father's Day 2010

Marc and our 3 boys on Father's Day this year....this photo was taken in our backyard in front of our bamboo.

Marc, you are the best dad our 3 boys could possibly have. Thank you for being faithful, consistent and loving. If our boys grow up to be half the man you are, I will be happy.
I love you.


Father's Day 2010

Father's Day 2009

Father's Day 2008

I love to see how they've grown!

Cameron is 13

Cameron turned 13 on June 17 - it's official...I now am Mom to 2 teenagers!
Cameron, we're so proud of you and we love you so much. You make our home a fun, happy place to be.

~ Mom and Dad

...in just 8 days

In 8 days, my sister and family will be leaving their home and heading for Mexico. They still lack about $400 of their support amount and are counting on this money to help meet their expenses. If you'd like to help them with this last $400 you can go online to their blog listed below and donate directly to them - they will receive your donation before they leave! Thanks so much!

http://www.ministeringinmexico.blogspot.com/

Precious Memories

So glad that Marc got to spend some quality time with his Grandma Ferguson right before she went to Heaven. Those are precious memories we'll always cherish!

Heaven is sweeter this morning

Just received word that Marc's Grandma Ferguson made her journey to Heaven this morning around 6 am. She had just had her 97th birthday and is now with her Lord and her beloved husband, Harry. Heaven just got sweeter this morning. :-)