Monday, August 24, 2009

He estado viajando

Hola Everybody!
The time of my return is approaching fast. I've been wanting to do a little bit of traveling before I leave for home. I just got back from the Amazon as well as a town called Cuenca where there are lots of ancient Incan ruins.

The Amazon was very fascinating and hot. We went to a couple zoos, saw lots of monkies, reptiles, exotic birds. We also went on a guided excursion into the jungle and saw lots of interesting plants and stopped for a few minutes rest in a Shwaran hut.

Some ancient Incan ruins in Cuenca.

For my last few days here, I'm going to spend resting and spending time with friends.

Despite all the traveling, I am ready to come home and see most of you. It has been an amazing expeience here in Ecuador. A lot has happened in the past 5 months and I've leared so much. Once again, thanks to all of you for your prayers and thoughts. I will post at least once more on my blog while I'm still here in Ecuador.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Dios es bueno.


Hola a todos!
God is good. During our mission trip to Rio Bamba, we went to about 7 communities that have been affected by the Tungarahua volcano. In each community we did a VBS that involved dancing, music, puppets and the gospel. To each family of every community we gave food, shoes and bibles. To some we gave clothes and a bar of soap.
I believe the Lord worked through us during this trip. In every community, there were some that received Christ. One elderly woman was healed of her vision after the pastor prayed for her.

For a couple days during the trip a few of us got sick. Me and Josh (another american on our team) got it the worst. But despite that, the trip was still an incredible and life changing experience. Not only for me and my team, but also for the people of those communities. Thank you to all of you who have prayed!

"You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them." Nehemiah 9:17