Definitely Not in Kansas Anymore
So one of the many things I’ve learned about the U.S. while here in Ecuador is that we waste a lot of food. And I don’t just mean leftovers. For […]
Category Archives: Missions
Estephania and the Seven Dwarfs
Estefy and the Seven Niños Once upon a time, there was a gringathat lived among the friendly and happy people of Las Tolas, Ecuador. Her Spanish was quite terrible, but […]
The Cloud Forest
Hola from Las Tolas, Ecuador! I am one week into my month in the beautiful Cloud Forest–a small barrio very high in the Andes Mountains, surrounded by dense jungle and […]
La Basílica Cathedral
Hello, everyone! So having lived and worked in Quito, Ecuador for a month and not having visited anything yet, I finally made it out to el Centro Historico part of […]
Despedida
Hello all! I am so behind on blogging about all the incredible stuff that God has been doing here in Ecuador! This is my last weekend in Quito. In a few […]
Ecuadorian Culture in 15 Points or Less
1. Ecuadorians are very affectionate people. Don’t freak if total strangers kiss you on the cheek. 2. Unlike Norte Americanos, they are very comfotable with breaks in coversation. Silence is […]
A Typical Day at the Ecuadorian ER
Hello All! How is everyone back home?? Things are still extremely busy here. Looking forward to the weekend! This morning I woke up at my usual 5:30am, took my cold […]
Spending Christmas a little closer to Bethlehem
It’s strange being so far away from home on Christmas. But honestly, I’m kind of thankful for the opportunity to celebrate the birth of my Savior apart from the lights […]
La Ambulancia
Today we transported a patient to a hospital in Quito. It’s about a 40 minute drive from mountain terrain to crowded streets. ___ We were going about our regular routine in […]
¡Feliz Cumpleaños!
So… What better way to immerse oneself in a new culture than to attend a birthday party? :) It was this little niña’s birthday today: Meet Raffaella What a cutie! […]
