Hola! Yet another wonderful day in Ecuador! We woke again to sunshine! Walking out onto the balcony felt as if we were staying at an exclusive resort location. The view from La Cueva is breath-taking. Walking along the ocean is such a peaceful way to begin the day.
Several of the team members again went to the school to play with the children before school began. The director actually invited us to stay an extra 15 minutes each morning because the children enjoy it so much!! This morning, we even taught them “Duck, duck, goose” in English.
Unfortunately, a few team members weren’t feeling up to par today. Please continue to pray for the health of each team member.
The team was able to accomplish quite a bit including cement work, painting and bed construction. By tomorrow, there will finally be a cement floor in the work room that we spent days excavating last year. What a blessing to see Joey working side by side with Tim helping him sand and nail the beds. Both Joey and Erin have added so much to the team. Their mornings are spent working while the afternoons are occupied playing with all the children once they return from school. You would never guess that there is a language barrier!
We finished the day out with a game of kickball – children v Team Ecuador. (Not a fair match considering that most of the children are expert soccer players.)
Once back in San Lorenzo, several people ventured into town looking for Rene. Though we haven’t located our buddy from last year, we are reassured that he is still here. Not sure we’ll be riding any burros this year though. We found a circus in town. The word is that there’s a show tomorrow night so…
We are looking forward to a bonfire on the beach this evening complete with smores! It will be an awesome way to end a perfect day.
Thank you all for your messages and prayers. We miss you!
Teresa
P.S. HBD BF!!!! GICUB4UROK2!
P.P.S. Hola Jim! We miss you!
P.P.P.S. Jose dice “Te amo, padre”
P.P.P.P.S. Meow right back at ya gatos!
P.P.P.P.P.S. Sarah, we love your special cards!
P.P.P.P.P.P.S. Benny & Sofie, Mama loves you and thinks of you every second! Ciao, amores!
PPPPPPPPPPeeps: Hola everyone at Superkicks! We miss you!
Ppppppppppp.ssss from Patricia…miss you, cannot mail anything out, so this is it guys. Love you all Anita, Jean, Amy, Patti, Rich, Rob, Mike and and JonaH, Tamer, Josh, Hally, Chris, Tyler, Angela, Alex, Leah, Brook, Cassie, Cyler, Carey, Sarah, Sammie, did I miss anyone? Love mom/grandma.
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Hi Jennifer and the Ecuador Team, We hope you are having wonderful weather. We love reading the blog and getting updates. We are so proud of all the good work you are doing for the children and the dump families. God is watching over you and the team. We pray that you will stay healthy and safe. Missing you. Love Mom Dad Rich and Lizzie
Ann, Tim, Erin, and Brad
Sounds like you are all sharing your talents with the kids. Can't wait to see more pics. Ann, i finally went to SK tonight. am back into action. yay!
Dios te bendiga!
love,
Sandy
Hi Paula and team Ecuador,
So sorry to hear you are not feeling well but know you will bounce back to the Paula we know and love. You guys are rock stars and I'm very proud of the work you are doing! Paula, I hope you are taking lots and lots of pictures so we can scrap before you return to GV. Can't wait to hear of your adventure. Love, Mrs. Zoia and the rest of the Zoias too!!!
Hi Teresa, Joey, Jennifer, Jeff and Team,
Miss you guys bunches!!!! I'm on an Azteca fast until you return! :o) I hope you are having a wonderful trip and that God is using you all in amazing ways! May the Lord watch over you all as you do his work! It feels selfish to be excited for your return, but I can't help it, I miss you guys!!! Lots of Love and Prayers, Holly
Paula--Nana is praying for you and the team. I am praying that angels keep you safe and protect you. Take care. Grandad and I can't wait to hear all about your experience. Love Nana and Grandad too.
Hey Paw--Just want to say we love you and are missing you. Praying that you have a good day today. Sounds like you are all very busy and making progress. I love reading Jennifer's posts each day. Thank you Jennifer for keeping us updated!! Wonderful job!! I hope that you are able to continue posting each day, as I look forward to my daily update. I often am left wondering who is doing what as there are never names. I wonder who played kickball or painted. Paw if you painted I sure home someone took pictures!! JK. Have a great day and enjoy being a blessing!! Love, the fam. xoxoxo
PS--Kar got 2 numbers in the BATTLE!! Jr's took 3rd and Srs took 2nd in BATTLE. They won $$$, She was very excited for the kids. TTYL
Teresa and Joey,
I am so glad you are doing so well. Miss you loads, and I worry about you. Please stay safe and looking forward to seeing some great pics.
Te Amo
Dianne
te extrano y te amo mijo! unos abrazos de parte de tu familia chapa en tejas
Hey Chapas!!
What happened?? It appears that you took the sun and warmth with you. We'd like it back please, along with your safe return!! Enjoy your next week knowing that you are doing great things. We miss you and are praying for your safety and health. See you soon :)
The Michalak Family
Hello Teresa and Joey!
I am so happy that you are doing well and the weather is nice! It sounds like you are having a wonderful time! We have been saying lots of prayers for you and the team. We miss you! Have a safe trip back! See you soon! Love, Lisa, Aaron, and Lucas :)
Hi Jennifer and the Ecuador
Team, I was happy to hear from you. I'm sorry your not feeling very well. I hope you will feel better soon. I'm having the MRI tomorrow. I have a Dr. appointment next Friday with DR. Westveer. I'm doing OK. Just had one set back yesterday. I did to much work. It only lasted about l hr. Lesson learned. Everyone is doing well. Boy's love their new babysitters. Dad is working on your car. He thinks that he knows what the rattling is in your rear end. He hopes to have it fixed soon. Lizzie got her report card, she pasted. Yeah. We miss you. Stay healthy and safe. Love Mom, Dad, Rich, and Lizzie
Hey Paula, Hope you are having a good time and that this experience is just what you thought it would be! I am so glad that you are feeling better and can't wait to hear what you have been doing (and to see the pictures!). We miss you at work.
Love, Terri
Hi Paula!!! We are so excited for you - what an awesome experience! We were sorry to hear you were sick but it sounds like you're doing better now thank goodness! Take LOTS of pictures - we can't wait to hear more about your trip. Hope to see you soon - love and hugs! Mrs. Ferguson, Jessica and Cassandra xoxoxoxoxo
Hi Paula!!! We are so excited for you - what an awesome experience! We were sorry to hear you were sick but it sounds like you're doing better now thank goodness! Take LOTS of pictures - we can't wait to hear more about your trip. Hope to see you soon - love and hugs! Mrs. Ferguson, Jessica and Cassandra xoxoxoxoxo
Michael and Kelly and the Ecuador Team
All of you are to be commended for your dedication, hard work and enthusiasm for such a worthy endeavor.
You will be leaving an orphanage which will touch so many children's lives now and in the future.
We are so proud of you. We love you and miss you and look forward to hearing of your experiences.
Uncle Roger says hello.
Tom and Helen
Hi Mom and John and team,
Hope all is well, sounds like you are having a wonderful time and doing many great and wonderful things. Playing with the kids sounds like such a blast to me. Mom, I bet you are great with those kids, since you have so much experiance! Miss you both (especially my mommy but, you too John. :) Weather has not been that great, been cool and overcast, but the pool is now open!
Chip says, 'have fun and enjoy yourselves immensely. Great work guys'. Ang says, 'I think it is really good what you are doing and I hope I can do something like that when I get older, and I really look up to you' (dont think she remembers kids can go too) Will have to post Al's comment later as he is still in bed and it is noon, kids....
Lots of love and prayers to you both, Anita - your favorite...
Team Ecuador, it feels as if I am there via your msgs. Thx for the b-day wishes and maybe I will be able to make it back there and experience the thing called 'sunshine' that was not in the vocabulary last year. Everyone (except Jennifer) take a swim in Ocean for me and give Tuti a big hug for me.
Joe
p.s. i have a clean bill of health, thx for the prayers.
Loved your posting BF. Sounds like Baby Bear is doing great. Thanks for the HB. Your card was the best ever!!! Seriously...
Gatos are crazy in love with me by the way. I am greeted every day at the front door with nuzzles and purrs.
Praying for everyone to stay healthy.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Hi Patricia and John
Been enjoying the blog from the beginning.Am glad u all can make such a big difference in the kids life.Can't wait to hear all the amazing stories u have to tell,when u get back.Stay safe and God Bless
Love
Doris and Danny
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