Author Archives: Joel & Kim
Memory of Last Year
Last year, on September 22, 2019 I was involved in a very traumatic experience that ended in the loss of a precious Ecuadorian baby boy to a fatal accident. I tried to blog about it last year, to write about …
Grace Knows my Name
There is nothing quite like a worldwide pandemic to make you feel the weight of your inconsistencies, failures inadequacies. I don’t know about you, but they seem to stare me in the face some days, maybe most days and it …
Just Breathe
This past weekend, Joel and I took a much needed weekend away to rest, reconnect and…climb a volcano. Yes, you read that correctly, we climbed Rucu Pinchincha which is an active volcano. If you have been to Quito to visit, …
Reflections from Quarantine in Ecuador
I think this quarantine may be starting to get to me…
I am having trouble verbalizing my feelings right now which is unusual for me. I can usually put words to it easily and it just seems to flow. I …
Sitting on the Sidelines
By Kim
I have alluded to this a little in previous posts on Facebook, but this quarantine for us feels like sitting on the sidelines of the big game. I know that may seem silly, but if you know Joel …
In the Middle of It
It seems a little selfish to share what is happening with us when there are so many around the world that have it worse than we do. We are safe and secure and have enough food. In all honesty, I …
From Worry to Worship
I wish I could say that I came up with the title of the blog, but it was taken from a sermon I heard this morning. So, thank you Jeremy for the title and for the amazing sermon this morning.…
A Night to Remember
A week ago Thursday night, Rolando Escola and our staff held an amazing Appreciation and Fundraising Banquet for many of the people that have been so supportive of the Home For At Risk Children in Cayambe over the last several …
The Santiago Partnership