Ecuador Day 8 – Soccer World Cup!
Today’s schedule was much different than most. We started off at the work site in the morning trying to finish our assignments as a soccer game was waiting for us before lunch. Work was hard and at some times chaotic. After cleaning all our tools and working areas we broke into an intense game of soccer. Ecuador vs. USA and of course….. we lost! The final score was 5-2 even thought at the end we have 20 players in the field. It was all in good fun and we all shook hands afterwards. After a very fast lunch provided by Pastor Ramiro, we headed for Sonya’s house for our last VBS in Ecuador. The ride was long but we had good fun during the whole trip. Sonya invites the kids from her neighborhood once or twice a week for a Christian program. We provided games, drama, songs, handcrafts and at the end a snack. The drama was difficult to perform as there was outside and the space very limited. We had around 80 kids but also some parents and grandparents sitting all around. It was a wonderful experience and it was great to see the joy that we bring to them through the word of God. Just to see the peace we can bring them is amazing!
After the VBS we went to Javier and Sonya’s house for a great dinner of fried chicken, rice, veggies and llapingachos (Ecuadorian mashed potatoes with cheese). While we were there we got to meet a group of college kids from the USA all here working with HCJB, Christian Radio Station. They were a really fun bunch of people that we got to talk with. It was cool to meet another group from the USA. We had fun singing with them on the bus too! Today was just a great day that was blessed by God. We are so thankful to God for allows us to be on this trip with this amazing group. God is great.
We are so glad you found Steve…! I wondered how Diana would take the news that the newest pet was rooming throughout the house!! LOL.
Praise God for a wonderful Saturday. An impromptu World Cup Soccer game, finishing up a great week of hard labor, and a large back yard VBS with Sonya…what could be better?
We are praying for a wonderful Sunday for all of you and a Happy Independence Day! May your remaining time together cement (can I use that word after this week….?) your friendships with each other. We are praying for a wonderful last day in Ecuador and a safe flight home. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night!
Love, Scott, Annette, Christopher and Carrigan
Grandma and Grandpa
Heather and Michael
Scott and Diana
Good to hear that day 8 went great. So excited to see you all face to face and hear about your mission work. What am impact God has made through you. Jon and Rich, enjoy the hot springs but remember to shower after……..and you will feel better. Praying for great worship today and good times together. God’s blessings to ya’ll.
Sounds fun! So glad you got to have such a great day full of soccer and Sonya’s house. And how fun that you got to spend some time with another US group. I’m glad to hear that things have been going well… However, I’m hoping everyone has gotten better from their colds and stomach flues.
Great hearing from you and can’t wait to see you tomorrow night.
Love you mom and dad!
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Katelyn and Jaymeson (he’s quite fiesty and has been moon bouncing on my organs all week..
Yay!! I’m very happy that everything is wrapping up so wonderfully. What an awesome trip and impact you guys have had. Jon I bet you loooooooved that bus singing. haha. See you SOOON! yesss!
Wow! I can’t believe your time in Ecuador is almost over. God has been doing great things through your team. I can’t wait to hear about it when you get home, Kayla! Miss you muchly!
Love, Mom
Looks like everyone is fairing well.. Looking forward to your return. Be safe…
Love you N8…
Hey Ecuador Team,
It’s amazing everything u guys are doing Glorifying God and still have time to smile make jokes and play soccer. If only we could harness this energy. Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow night. Enjoy every last minute, and travel safe.
Love Dave
hey mom happy 4th, no fireworks for me today but i find a way to get some( eli is over). i love you have a safe trip home
Love Joey
Steve got out of his cage and ran away he is not a reletive he is a pet.Love u mom ,hope u travel safly by.
Love Olivia
I miss you mom.I love you soooooooooooooooooo much mom.
love dante
Hey guys – writing you from India!! Glad we could follow your trip – we’ve been praying for you guys and hope you will do the same for us – can’t wait to see you back in sweet home Michigan!