Author Archives: Joel & Kim
Books we are Reading and Update on Ruthie
I, Kim, am currently reading this book, Sitting at the feet of Rabbi Jesus, How the Jewishness of Jesus can Tranform your Faith. This book was actually recommended to me by
Joel’s mom, Ruthie. When she was reading this book, …
Visit to Cayambe
We recently visited Cayambe which is going to be the site of the first home and medical clinic. We met with Pastor Jose and took a tour of the completed clinic. We also had a wonderful time of dreaming and …
Visit to Cuenca and Banos
We recently returned from a visit to Cuenca and then Banos. The week last week was spent in Cuenca, a city in the South of Ecuador, known as the historic capital. Kim took Spanish classes there at Simon Bolivar, the …
Muchas Gracias!!!
We just wanted to send a quick note to say THANK YOU!!!! Or MUCHAS GRACIAS!!!!
This past week (after much stress, work and deliberation) we were able to purchase the van you see purchased about and here:
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Simeon Sidenotes
We have gotten asked a few times about how Simeon is doing in Ecuador and the adjustment from the States. When we ask him how he likes Ecuador he says “doing good.” That’s a good sign that he’s fairly comfortable …
Ruthie Update
We thought we would give a quick update on Ruthie. She has had 2 of her sisters with her since we came to Ecuador and a 3rd sister is planning on coming next week to help out with things. Ruthie …
Update on the Container Shipment
You all have probably been wondering what is happening with our container full of donations and its shipment to Ecuador! Well, the answer is literally… NOTHING YET! We don’t have anything to report as to a new arrangement that …
The Process
Usually when you remember (for me, usually at the last minute) that you need to renew your license or your license plates or some other yearly type errand, you think to yourself, “Oh, that’s annoying,” and then you go to …
Transition to the Familiar?
Yes, you read that correctly and although it sounds completely opposite, it explains pretty well where we are, oddly enough. Our coming back to Ecuador on Tuesday, the days we scheduled after moving it back from February was maybe a …
Livin the Crazy Life
We DO wish we could say we’re “livin'” the easy life” right now, but it seems to be quite the polar opposite of that. We don’t want to be downers, but it has been a difficult few weeks and …
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