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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!

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

downloadJoel’s mom, Ruthie.  When she was reading this book, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Muchas Gracias!!!

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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

SimeonWe 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 …

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Ruthie Update

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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 …

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Update on the Container Shipment

Shipping-Container-EcuadorYou 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Livin the Crazy Life

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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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