Sharing my love of Missionary work and the Portillo Family!

I recently had the humble honor to have fellowship and dessert with the wonderful Portillo family!
They happen to be the brother and sister in law of a sweet friend from church. I am sooo happy that she chose to share them with  us while they visited the USA this summer!  Are they not the sweetest family? 

Juan Carlos and Johanna are Missionaries. They currently serve in a remote area of Mexico. The unique part of them being "missionaries"? You see, Juan Carlos is a pilot. And a good one too! His "oh so kind" wife, is part of a medical team. Together (and with others), they serve in a mountainous, hard to reach area of Mexico. Flying to the area is not easy. It is in the mountains and therefore landing is not easy.

The most interesting aspect of their work to me? The people they serve.... You see Juan Carlos and Johanna speak English and fluent Spanish. They have both been educated in the US and abroad.
The beautiful people they serve are "indigenous". They do not speak Spanish or English.  They speak their own dialect. There is not running water, and there are orphans. Their is infant mortality.

This couple serves because this is their life work. They bring the love of Christ, offer medical and dental care, clothing and educational experiences to the Oaxaca region of Mexico.

After spending time with this family and hearing their life stories, I had a deeper understanding of the fact that as we walk through this journey of life; we are to LOVE each other.  Juan Carlos and Johanna; their hearts are FULL of love. They fly to remote areas in the world and bend down to help those who have never even asked for help. AMF also has Social Workers to assist with care for the patients that Juan Carlos flies into a major city for a hospital visit.

Having worked in healthcare and social work fields for years myself, I know how much of a "servants heart" is required as you "literally" serve others. It is a blessing to be able to meet someones need. I know that many times when you serve others, you actually end up being the one who receives.

I am blessed to know this family. I pray for their safety as they return to Mexico to continue their life work.

If you would like to learn more about Mission Aviation Fellowship and the ministry's dedication to reaching those in remote areas , please visit their website @ www.maf.org. You will also get a glimpse of the beautiful people they serve.

Mission Aviation Fellowship : "Sharing the love of Christ through aviation and technology so that isolated people may be physically and spiritually transformed.  "www.maf.org"