Dear Readers,

Well, another month has fled past us and we continue to be grateful for God’s Goodness in our lives. Please read about the ups and downs of this past month; some thought-provoking “quotes”; progress in our Printing Ministry; all about our travels; and lastly, how Jill’s Plexus business is doing.

We hope this post finds you well as you serve Jesus! With MUCH Care, The Rodrigues Family

Family and Ministry *Updates*

We are THRILLED that God continues to grow our printing ministry. Today, David just shipped out an order of Spanish Yellow Smiley Tracts to a missionary in the Canary Islands. We are excited to see God working in our printing ministry to be able to offer other translations. David worked with 2 fluent Spanish speaking people to get the best quality and accuracy possible.

It was so nice having Timothy home for Christmas! He bought Sadie a late birthday present- a book. Then, she wanted him to read it to her before bed one night. This moment is so precious to me, it nearly makes my heart ache! Blessed Mama…Jill

Once again, every seat in our 15 passenger van was filled! It was off to NEW YORK we went for a meeting at New Life Baptist Church! What a blessing it was to spend 3 days there! We had a kindred spirit with these folks and even enjoyed playing games, etc. We LOVE the new friendship we formed with the Ritz Family and the church family!!

How lovely it was to have David’s Mom (my sweet mother in law) come to the hotel we stayed at and spend a night with us and the entire Sunday of services! We love you, Mom!

What a JOY it was to my heart to have my Uncle Jon and Aunt Brenda Gainer come to visit the church we sang at in New York. I have SO many fond memories growing up around these precious people. I love you, Uncle Jon and Aunt Brenda! How we miss New York and our sweet friends and relatives here!

It was LOVELY having dear, life-long friends of ours come to see us sing in New York! **See pictures below**

To my friend Lisa, it was SUCH a treat to sing with you! I am thankful for our friendship! Also, it is so neat that our girls can share a friendship. Love you! ~Jill

When I was a senior in high school (of my parents’ homeschool), all the parents (of my fellow homeschoolers) took their soon-to-be graduates out to eat at the Inn at Letchworth State Park in New York overlooking these beautiful waterfalls.

When the church we went to (recently to sing at) was right near the park, I couldn’t resist bringing my family there to reminisce. Little did I know as a young 18 year old girl, with an engagement ring on my finger from David, that I would revisit this spot nearly 22 years later with 13 children in tow!

Time has a way of flying by. Cherish every moment. Drink it in. Feel it. Sniff it. Hear it. Taste it. See it. *Remember that life is truly like a vapor! Don’t focus on the negatives, but rather the positives. Live in the moment, for you never know when it may be your last. Living this way changes your perspective and brings joy to you and those around you.

It was HEAVENLY being WHOLE as a family again when Timothy was home for 2 weeks for Christmas! I cherished every moment knowing that these “together” moments would become more and more rare the older our children get. However, I did raise them to FLY, not to stay selfishly in our nest. However, when they do find their way “home” for a short time, I hug them, praise them, and cherish EVERY moment with them!

Timothy asked me to do a 2019 challenge with him this year! Together, we need to run/walk a total of 2,019 miles together. It has been FUN to do this with him!! ~Jill

**Note from Timothy… “This is Timothy Rodrigues. My mom and I have already done 100 miles, for run the year 2019. I am glad we are able to do this as a team.”

It was SO hard saying goodbye to Timothy. 😥 We are PLEASED to announce that he got his grades back from his first semester and he successfully passed every class….while working almost a full time job…paying through his first semester totally debt free! 😊 Bud, we are going to miss you! Love ya and GREAT job in college! Just think, this summer you will be in the air FLYING as the pilot! 🚅✈🛫🛬 WE LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH!

Our family was excited to be asked to teach and sing at a Family Conference in Kentucky. We LOVED teaching on something so dear to our hearts!!

Below are some pictures from when we were there.

I can’t believe this little angel, miracle girl of ours is already 9 months old! Janessa is growing too fast and I truly cherish each moment with her! 😊💖💛

**All about Jill’s growing Plexus business!!***

Plexus Super Saturday Training was this past month! I was SO excited! This is my favorite Plexus event each year! Plus, this year I had 2 of my ambassadors come! It was SUPER exciting!

An enjoyable evening out with our DEAR friends!

I was also THRILLED to travel to Pennsylvania this month to support Marcy in her Plexus Opportunity Event! She had it at a beautiful Bed and Breakfast and it was a GORGEOUS location and day! Marcy, I am SO proud of you growing your own Plexus team so that people can be more healthy!! Love, Jill

**SUPER Sad News!!

I feel a RIGHTEOUS ANGER right now. I’m a New Yorker. I’ve always been kind of proud to say that. Since living in West Virginia… Always clarifying. Proud to be a Yankee. My roots are in New York. We are still avid Mets fans. 😂😂😂

But…New York has now legalized abortions right up to birth. 😡. Full term. Beautiful babies…ripped from the womb…slaughtered! I am crying right now. My heart is so heavy I wish I could DO something to protect these precious babies.

In West Virginia there is only ONE (early term) abortion clinic open in the entire state! I am starting to re-think this thing of being proud to be a “New Yorker”.

A people that would murder babies is demented, twisted, evil and a people that WILL suffer the wrath of God! Lord help us! 😢🙁

Those words,”I’m a New Yorker”, carry a different connotation today. Sad and dark. God have mercy on New York. 😭😭😭

**Thought provoking quotes below…**

Ps 116:1 ¶ I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

With Love and Serving Jesus with Joy, The Rodrigues Family