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Author Archives: Joel & Kim

About Joel & Kim

We were married in May 2002 and have known for years now that we wanted to be missionaries, Kim since she was 10 years old and Joel since college. God has brought our lives together to serve Him in any aspect we can. God has given us the vision to start a home for at risk children and a medical clinic in Ecuador, South America. This blog gives you a look into our lives and dreams. We know that we are simple people and often feel like Moses making excuses why others would be better equipped for His purpose. However, we cling to the promises that God has given us and we know that if God has called us, He will also equip us. Happy reading!

Travel to Santo Domingo

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Joel & Kim

We leave this morning, Wednesday, June 15th, for Santo Domingo and will be there through this following Saturday, June 18th. We’ll be heading there for ministry, of course, as well as Joel has a Camp Committee meeting on Friday. Your …

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Back Home in Quito

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Joel & Kim

We arrived safely back home in Quito around 10 p.m. on Thursday evening.   The trip was fairly uneventful with no delays. It is good to be back!  It seems as though we have been gone quite a while even though …

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Heading Back to Quito

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Joel & Kim

We fly out tomorrow for Quito out of O’Hare at 12:45 p.m.  Your prayers for safe travel are very much appreciated!

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Update and Travel Plans

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Joel & Kim

We thank God for a successful minor surgery yesterday for Ruthie of having a feeding tube inserted into her stomach.  The surgery was quick and fairly easy and over within 45 minutes or so.  She has had some pain and …

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Update on Ruthie and Immediate Prayer Request

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Joel & Kim

We ask for your prayers again for Ruthie.  Today they did a Barium swallow test (using dye and an x-ray) and determined that she is not swallowing at all and it may be a very long time until she is …

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Update and Prayer Requests for Ruthie

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Joel & Kim

Sorry for delays in posting since we arrived in Indiana.  We have been pretty busy, although that is not an excuse.

Yesterday (Friday), Ruthie was moved to the rehab unit at Elkhart hospital.  Here she will be receiving intense therapy …

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In Goshen, IN

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Joel & Kim

We made it to Goshen, IN late last night (around 10:45 p.m.) after leaving around 4:00 a.m. in the morning from Quito. Safe to say it was a long day. Thankfully, the hospital staff was nice enough to allow us …

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Update on Ruthie and More Information

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Joel & Kim

First to all, to update you on Ruthie for today: things seem to be going better.  She is still undergoing a significant amount of pain and discomfort but that is to be expected still.  The big thing for today was …

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Visit from the Carter’s

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Joel & Kim

Kim’s parents visited us last week and we were able to go and see some of the sites around Ecuador.  We went to the Center of Quito to learn more history, Mindo, Santo Domingo and then just hung out in …

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Update on Ruthie-May 14

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Joel & Kim

Updates today from the hospital seem very positive.  Ruthie had the ventilator and breathing tube removed this morning.  It was pretty painful and she feels like she has a lot to cough up, but it’s OUT!  PRAISE THE LORD!

Joel …

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