- by Jeannette (for real this time)  Happy Birthday, Dad!
It dawned on me today at 5 in the morning – when I was awaken by the Shaman playing his flute – that this was our last day in Boayaku.  It had been 5 awesome days of hard work, friendship, and praising God.

Our hearts have been filled with love and respect for Julio and Maria and we had all connected with the Quichua people in one way or another.  The women from the village were lined up next to the bus as we were getting ready to leave.  WIth tears in their eyes and lots of hugs, we were asked to visit them again soon.

It’s amazing to see how the Lord softened their hearts and ours.

After six hours of traveling and a great dinner at Steve and Sandi’s house, we had to say goodbye to our Ecuadorian friend Paola (who had been a part of our team).  It was hard for the group to say goodbye after spending so much time with her.  Our day was filled with goodbyes, love, tears, laughs, and beautiful scenery.  Today was good.