Today the “Walking Club” did their usual walk, however this time in reverse. Down the road, up the mountain, and to the school via the beach. The kids at school were happy to see us, and us them. We really enjoyed playing sports with all of them for 30 minutes before they started school.
After that, we headed to the orphanage. We played a name game with the older kids hiding behind sheet. We learned one another’s names quickly. Next we built wooden models with them and it was very difficult to follow the directions, but we survived.
Then, it was back to building walls, sanding bamboo railings, building benches for the back of the pickup trucks that we ride in daily, and setting up crafts. During this time, Paul found a tarantula and chased some of us around. Not cool!
Later in the afternoon, we played games with the younger kids and celebrated Alex’s 8th birthday. As usual (following an Ecuadorian tradition), his face ended up being pushed into the delicious cake. Vanessa and Melissa have decided that they would like to seek all of the kids home in their luggage. All-in-all it was another WONDERFUL day!!!
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time and certainly making a difference. Sam, Keep away from all 8 legged creatures. Your four legged boys are heading north with me tomorrow and they are being very good boys. Keep up the good work. Love you sooooo much, Mom
ReplyDeleteSounds like the kids are getting acclimated to you guys and becoming receptive to the Word. Shout out to my girl Kristina! Do the Lord's work girl!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a wonderful time already! I love reading the update and can picture everything (thanks for the details Jen!). I'm sad I'm not there with you!!!! Hello to Isabel, Shaun, Jen, Teresa and Tonia...is that all everyone I know there? I hope I didn't miss anyone. And hello to everyone else=) I'll keep the team in my thoughts and prayers. I send my love to all of the kids and of course Paul and Susan! Keep up the hard work! Love, Bethany
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are having a good time. Teresa, you just spent the last 9 months with kids! Boy are you brave spending more time with them. Just kidding. I know you are wonderful with them and love being with them. Just stay safe. you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Dianne
ReplyDeletei miss you and hope to see you soon
ReplyDelete-joey
Sounds like you are having more play time this year then in the past couple of years! I can only imagine how excited those kids are to have you all there and to give them so much special love and attention. It always amazes me how much you guys give - in so many ways - when you go there.
ReplyDeleteTOG sends her love and is composing a blog message of her own - soon to come. Dennis is golfing in the U.P. so very very quiet around here.
I miss you tons and love you even more. xoxoxo
This is such an amazing thing each and every one of you are doing in Ecuador! It's awesome to follow along day by day on this blog and hear about the trip. I can only imagine how precious those children are there.VANESSA! I miss you so much, I can't wait till your home and you tell me about your entire experience, loveee ya girlie hope your having a wonderful time. I know your doing great things! :)
ReplyDelete-Nicole
Hi Ecuador Team! Wow you guys sound like you are having a great time with the kids and all that manual labor building walls! God certainly gathered and awesome group of people together for this trip to show His love and bless others. We are so very proud of you all. Kristina, I will just bet you tried that zip-line too! Can't wait to see all the pictures and videos! May God bless the entire team with His strength, love, peace and patiences. We will continue to pray for your team. Love Jim, Rose,
ReplyDeleteAlly & Adam
P.S. Be sure and stay away from those tarantulas!!!