When I was only seventeen my mom remarried an AMAZING man after my dad was taken from us by a drunk driver. He was Mexican and my mom and us well we are Puerto Rican and so that makes for an unusual combination.

After my step dad retired from working in the steel mills he decided he wanted to move back home to Mexico... my mom followed.

She has been a Puerto Rican living in Mexico for about 12 years now (though they have been married for 25). My mom absolutely loves Mexico and I can see why!!!

For years I have wanted to travel but for many reason I never went to visit them. A few of the reasons have been because the kids were to little or we just financially could not afford to, or the media here frankly scared us with how dangerous it is.

My dream came true! I got to visit for three amazing weeks and I got to take my daughter Isabella with me. It was such an amazing experience and debunked many, many ideologies that just are not true.

For one: It is very affordable! Our American $1 is worth almost 5 times its worth there so I was able to really stretch our money. For instance if a clothing item there is $380 pesos I am really only paying about $21 American dollars. But the cost of living is way cheaper so that combined makes it absolutely a gr4eat place to live.

I never at any time was worried or scared like I thought I would be. On the contrary I saw plenty of Police presence in my parents home town and felt very safe. Matter of fact one our favorite things to do was walk to the Plaza every night where we would get fresh Ice cream for Isabella, all the town folks would come out to walk and socialize, music would fill the air and the young teens could be seen walking around with their dates. I wish some how here in America we could incorporate this cultural family time.

Three weeks went by so fast and we visited so many places that were simply breathtaking...

My heart stayed in Mexico and I can't wait to go back !!!

How many times have you looked someone in the eyes and with all sincerity said "I will pray for you"! Every part of you in that moment meaning it.

See I have come to learn that my heart & my intentions are to very well pray for that individual.
However my mind is another thing...
I always admire people who can remember every name and prayer request that comes their way–but my memory stinks!!!

 When I see a sister or brother in Christ at Church and they ask me to pray for their father who is having heart surgery or their child who is suffering from drug addiction–well I want to be sure I actually remember to do it!

 Once you spend some time praying for another person, they become hard to forget; you just have to remember to actually pray for them! That’s where a prayer journal or list comes in.

 I also believe that writing is another form of worship–so when I’m putting pen to paper, I’m doing it for the glory of God. He is in my heart and mind the whole time I’m writing and nobody except Him and me are ever going to see what’s on that list (most likely) so it truly is all about Him.



1.) Intercessory Prayer- Prayer made on behalf of another. This is where you plead selflessly with God for the needs of others. But it is also much more than that.  Intercessory prayer takes place in the spiritual world where the battles for our own lives, our families, our friends and our nation are won or lost. It's prayer that "presses on" until we "apprehend" God's will in whatever situation we are facing. Often this is where you wake up in middle of the night crying out for the name or burden that was placed on your heart. I won't go on only because as long as you are open to being used by God, who, whom and how is different for each individual. Jesus is the Greatest Intercessor ...to be used in this way is to fall under the mantle (wrapped in God's authority) of Christ.

2.) Urgent Prayer- A fervent request. This can be an appeal to God on behalf of yourself or another. When you are ready to take on "The Full Armour of God"... Similar to supplication prayer but the situation is dire. In Psalms 70 we see one of these urgent prayers.  While it is not a long prayer, it is one that cuts to the heart of the matter and expresses David’s need for God’s quick intervention.

3.) General Prayer Request-  Supplication... is praying on behalf of yourself and others. The prayer of supplication is generally a request for the person praying. The Bible includes many prayers of supplication & many examples are found in the Psalms by David... He prayed for Mercy, Leading, Deliverance & Persecution many times.

4.) Prayer of Confession- Simply put...any and all sin is separation from God. We live our lives imperfectly by choice, but we are also loved by God in whose image we were created. We can remake ourselves toward that image by our confession before God and each other. The one thing that keeps us from filling out this area  and truly asking for forgiveness of any kind is usually pride. Nine times out of ten I have pride written front and center as a confession. Praise God for His Grace!

5.) Prayer of Dreams & Visions- Thank You Father...Your Word tells us that we don’t have to fret or be anxious for anything, for You know exactly what you are doing. The Bible reveals to us that dreams are one of the ways that God speaks to us. Although not all dreams are from God, many of the dreams people have are divinely given.  We must learn to better understand the meaning of dreams, so we can find clues to our destiny in God and help other people find theirs as well.
This is new to me, but I want to hear God in any way I can. Frankly the Faith I have that God answers prayers is the same Faith I have that He speaks to me , weather it be a vision or a dream. Acts 2:17

6.) Prayer of Salvation- We strive to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and as our hearts and minds are transformed by the presence of the Holy Spirit we are able to begin to love others as ourselves. So it's simple... Do we truly love God with all our hearts? Than we must love others to Salvation. After all, the gospel of Christ “is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.
This section should be the one that is always completely filled and new each month!