So it was an interesting beginning to our trip when the volcano Tunguragua decided to blow ash and lava so we had to take the Looooong way to the jungle. We crossed rivers and drove on bumpy rocky paths, we had two flat tires and stalled van and we only made it to macas about 2 hours from where we were supposed to end up. But through it all God was with us, he protected us, gave us enough gas to last a whole day of driving on roads where well...there were no gas stations and he provided us with big trucks and people when we really needed them. And that was only on the first day! But it was a reminder that even though we think we have plans and think we know what is best, God always wants to show us that he wants to take care of his Children, and he did just that. And it was a reminder for life in general that there will be rivers to cross and bumpy spots in the road, but no matter where we are in our lives no matter what difficult situation we have to deal with no matter how out of control we feel, God is always with us and He wants us to depend on him. Thank you Lord for traveling with us and for moving the hearts and minds of all of us. We also got alot of work done, we painted a church, put a roof on a church, held numerous kids club activities and we even got to swim in a few rivers and play with monkeys! It was a blast, and the best way I can share this trip with all of you...is through pictures...so here are a few...enjoy :)
