Father Thomas has been in Mexico as a missionary for more than 20 years. He is versed in the culture, government and politics that surrounds a mission like Agua. He is the supervisor at Clinica Bethel in Atoyac, one of the most successful surgical wards in the region.  In October of 2009, Tom was awarded “Premio al Merito Civil, Ignacio Manuel Altamirano” by the State of Guerrero for outstanding humanitarian services provided to the citizens.  Although his wife De’Anna went home to be with the Lord this year (2015), Tom continues to serve the people of Mexico.