As Monday morning dawned, it hit me that this was the day we would head for the infamous "Amazon Jungle". Yikes! I had been so courageous from a million miles away but now, only a 5 hour drive and a 45 minute flight out, fear showed up. Gulp. I thought about the trip ahead of … Continue reading To the Edge of the Jungle
Category: Ecuador 2008
Mission trip to Quito Ecuador and the Kusutka in the Schuar Federation of the Amazon jungle. Spent time with my dear brother and sisters Rick, Renee and Christopher Nanez.
Ascending and Descending
Our trip to Africa a couple of years ago was amazing, fun and inspiring; however, Africa itself was far different than I had ever imagined in my mind. There were no giraffes. No elephants, although Andy claims he has seen some. No monkeys, rhinoceros, etc, etc, etc. The landscape was vast and beautiful but it … Continue reading Ascending and Descending
To The Edge Of The Jungle
As Monday morning dawned, it hit me that this was the day we would head for the infamous "Amazon Jungle". Yikes! I had been so courageous from a million miles away but now, only a 5 hour drive and a 45 minute flight out, fear showed up. Gulp. I thought about the trip ahead of … Continue reading To The Edge Of The Jungle
The Aroma of Christ
On Friday, we wound our way through the streets of Quito with Rick at the wheel, James riding shotgun (I couldn't bear the trauma anymore) and Pastor Oswaldo in the back seat with me. We gritted our teeth and made distorted faces as Rick weaved us along the absolutely crazy streets of Quito and through … Continue reading The Aroma of Christ
Luzmila – Honey Light
Luzmilla, Laura, Santiago and Ventana Oh my, what a week. There's nothing like being out of the country to help you see the bigger picture of God's work. Being with other believers in other parts of the world stretches your mind and your faith. Our part in the U.S. seems so insignificant. I realize that … Continue reading Luzmila – Honey Light
Ventanas 