Project Mexico

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Project Mexico

Bike Stand and Tools for Eliodoro Barzoba Yam, from the village called Laguna Kana in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

On a recent trip to Mexico, I was particularly touched by one individual, Eliodoro Barzoba Yam, from the village called Laguna Kana. This man was injured and the only way to make a living was repairing bicycles. His dilemma was his lack of tools, consisting of little more than a pair of pliers. My heart went out to him as I thought of the many failed attempts I have had repairing my bike without the proper tools. Where we are able to simply take our bike to a local mechanic or just go and purchase the proper tool, he has no choice but to work with what he has, and that is very little. We would be frustrated to say the least but he was simply content and thankful for his trusty pliers.

The Bike Stand and The Bag of Tools with a complete set of bike repair tools as well as a number of other tools in an organized tool bag.

Bob with Pastor Alfredo and  Eliodoro Barzoba Yam

Bob demonstrating the bike stand built for the heavier bikes used in the Zona Maya.

Eliodoro proudly walks to his house with his new tools and bike stand.

In appreciation - Eliodoro and his family had our entire missions team to his hut for a celebration dinner.

Elidoro's wife and son

Jan and Eliodoro's daughter, Atianna

Bob speaking in the church where Eliodoro is an elder, after our missions group sang. Bob had to speak through two interpreters.