Just a few final thoughts as we end this chapter of our blog. We return to the States on Thursday to visit with all the family on our way back to Seattle. We are in awe of the raw beauty of the land and the genuine sweet spirit of it's people. We have learned so much in these three weeks and grown to feel very much at home here. There doesn't seem to be a way to put into words our feelings. Even though the buildings are old and many need repair, and there are damaged sidewalks or unfinished structures there is still a sense of care for things. Whatever the people have they keep clean and value. The Indigenous people may herd there few cows along the roads, the children may walk for miles to school or the parents may carry heavy bundles or push carts of produce for miles to the market but they are happy. We have so much more to learn and are eager to return to continue our voyage of discovery. One of our church friends spent the evening with us tonight and ask "What do you think God is leading you to do?" We answered we only know that we are to be here and what He has in store for us is yet to be revealed. We can't help but feel our growing in the understanding of the missional journey these last few years in our home church, of going to the people and loving them where they are, is part of this plan. God has been so generous in giving us this opportunity to live here. We only hope what we do will honor Him every day.
Enjoy the following memories of our last 3 weeks....
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| Following are some of the children of Ecuador... |
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| At the market.... |
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| So exactly how much yarn did you want? |
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| Yes, they really are only $1 a dozen. |
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| Consuela...what a wonderfully sweet woman who works at the Inn. |
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| But I AM a lap dog! |
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| Imbubara Volcano from a pasture above the Hacienda where we ate lunch. |
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Cotacachi Volcano briefly revealing her peek
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