The Christian Arab Conference

I had so much fun! I got to take care of the babies. Everyone else worked with the older kids. There was a lake (but we didn't get to swim) and a pool (didn't get to do that either) and a big lot of land. There was a covered area, and a big inside area with fitness centers and stuff. (couldn't use that either, you had to be a grown-up) We were there for 3 days (two nights)

The cabins were for the kids and the married couples got hotel rooms on campus. The cabin that we stayed in was separated into three rooms. As you came in the door, on your right you had room A for the Girls. And to your left you had room B for the boys. Tyler was the oldest on in there.

If you went straight you went down a hallway and into the room where we took care of the babies. There were 4 or 5 at any given time. Arabs are unpredictable (kind of like Mexicans I've found out) Aaron Vasquez, Mom, and I were in there. Arab babies are so adorable.

Anyway, we got to see a baptism. It was in Arabic so I couldn't understand but I could understand some just by watching. After they were dunked, they were given a bag of salt and a flashlight, so that they can be salt and light to the world I expect. Kaliel Jaloub was not there so we didn't have a translator.

He comes to our church now with his family. (you will see some pictures of his kids and wife) He was busy teaching and being with the men to minister to them in their own language. I was like being in a different country without leaving Texas.

We were blessed to hear three Arabic ladies give their testimonies. It was incredible. One of them was even threatened to be killed by her own father. They were heartbreaking and enlightening at the same time. It opened my eyes to what Muslims are like if they really follow what the Karan teaches.

Here are some pictures that I took while we were there. (yes they all spoke english too)


The three Allen girls (Sammi Jo, Ema, and Tirza) (Yes thats how they spell their names)leading the kids in songs


Tania preparing snakes


Aaron Vasquez (yes thats how she spells her name)


Carissa Bosworth


More games (Tommy Bosworth is the guy on the end)




Baby Mark (too cute!)




He fell asleep in my arms at naptime


Tirza and Yasmin Jaloub in the girls cabin


Tyler (my eldest brother age 20, bet you couldn't tell)on Stephen Jaloub and Nathanial Jaloub behind them


I said "take a sweet picture!" lol


Now smile!


I let Stephen take this one


Me and Stephen


John (Marks older brother, almost 2)




Mark fell asleep for mom


Bubbles!!! (that was moms nickname as John couldn't talk very well)










Daniela (rabit cought in the head lights?


Mark fell asleep for me again