Our 3rd trip to Rio Bamba this year took us to some poor communities where we worked with a Happy Feet team from Texas. When our main translator for the team got sick, I ended up having to translate for the spiritual aspect of the team which involved sharing a story about Jesus through bracelets that we gave each child and adult. I was definitly stretched beyond my liking, but God uses and empowers us in our weakness and for that I was thankful. The creme I'm putting on the little boy's cheek in the picture is to cover his windburned skin. Many of the kids in Rio Bamba look like they are wearing stage blush on their cheeks because they are so chapped and raw. The church in the photo is the oldest in Ecuador, dating back to the 1500's. Greg was not present on this trip-he opted to stay in Quito with the flu.
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Feel better soon Greg! You stay well Miss Amy!
Dear Amy & Greg
We are looking forward to welcoming you back home!
We are very happy that youre bringing home Pava and look forward to meeting him before you go back to Arizona.
We know this will not be easy for you leaving all the beautiful children.Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love Uncle Keith & aunt Tina
Dear Amy & Greg
We look forward to having you back home and are very excited to meet Pava.Make sure the little guy gets something to calm him down for the plane trip.The vet can give you something for him.Have a safe journey home.We know leaving the beautiful children will not be easy but remember all the wonderful things you got to enjoy with them!Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Love Keith & Tina
If He brings you to it, He will bring you through it!! Amen. Sorry that you are sick Greg and were not able to go on this last "Happy Feet" trip. Sounds like Amy could have used the help. God is good and has filled your year with many blessings as well as challenges - all learning experiences to take home with you! Enjoy your last days there, give lots of hugs and we look forward to welcoming you home with open arms - Yippee! Love, Mom & Dad :)
Wow, time is flying by, I can't believe you guys will be home in just a few weeks! I love seeing the pictures of the kids, they are so cute!
Dear Greg and Amy
Greg we pray you get over the flu soon, and amy those children are so beautiful. You guys have had an amazing year and cannot wait to give you both hugs here at home soon, thank you for sharing your year with us and opening our eyes beyond our lifes here. I pray many received Jesus amazing love, and lifes changed forever. blessing to you both. lvoe aunt karen and uncle greg
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