Today is a Catholic holiday so most people don't have to work. We did some odds and ends stuff here and bought out tickets to go to Chile. We will be gone from Dec 16-Jan 5. This is to renew our visas and to spend some vacation time away for Christmas, plus we will be helping with projects at the missionary center we will be staying at. This evening the South zone church had a talent show for the kids and then food items to buy afterwards. We went to that with Elizabeth and then ended up staying late and talking to others that were there.
We did alot of fun things today. This morning we walked to Juan and Ami's house to swim. We swam for awhile and then ate a picnic lunch. This afternoon we walked to Jorge and Angelica's house which is just down the road from Juan's house. This is where Nathan has helped Jorge pick cherries at his house. Our kids played with their kids. They loved the tree house that they have out back and Jayvin wanted to be a worker and pick cherries. We also watched Nazarena (their daughter) do her twirling acrobats on her ribbon-like rope in the house. Nathan tried to do it as well and we all got a good laugh. Elizabeth and I talked with Angelica for awhile and then we walked back to Juan's house. This evening we went over to Pablo and Viviana's house for supper with Elizabeth. They have two boys Mateo and Juan who are age 6 & 8 yrs old. It was a wonderful meal with friends and fellowship-we really enjoyed the visit with them. We got home ~midnight from eating with them.
Nathan went out to Juan's house this morning to work and the kids and I visited with Delbert and Frieda for awhile and then we took a walk to try to find the shoe that Liam lost on our way home from Pablo and Vivi's house last night. We didn't find the shoe but I checked out a new grocery store that I hadn't been to before. This afternoon we had Elizabeth over for lunch and then we took a long siesta. This whole week has been so so beautiful weather wise with the high's in the 80's and cooling off at night. This evening we took a long walk with the kids and then had family devotions together instead of going to the church for their prayer meeting.
12/11/14 Day 29
Nathan ran to Juan's house this morning with Lydia on his front pack. I think he'll be sore tomorrow. The boys and I went to the market for fresh produce and then they helped me cut up fruits and vegetables to prep for lunch.
Today Nathan went to Juan's house to work until late afternoon. We were going to go to Juan and Ami's house for supper tonight but they weren't able to at the last minute because of change of plans. Lydia spent the night with Elizabeth and two other friends, Nazarena and Mariana. Lydia was looking forward to this ALL week. We walked to the icecream shop for icecream with the girls and had a good time together. The girls definently had a slumber party, but I don't think there was too much slumbering going on. I can not believe it has been a whole month since we have been here already. I feel so greatful for the opportunity to be here and the ways the Lord has provided for us. In so many ways we feel very blessed and humbled to be used by the Lord in this way. We wish we could sit down with each and every one of you and tell you of the miracles of the Lord in our lives for the ways He has provided for us to be here. Suffice it to say that He has provided EVERYTHING WE NEED for LIFE AND GODLINESS. May we be found faithful in what He has given us. Speaking of blessings, we were able to skype my parent's and grandma tonight to tell them that we are expecting baby #4. I am 13 weeks pregnant today and expecting another sweet little one in June.
Today we went to Humberto and Monica's chacra(farm) to spend the day there. This is Mariana's family. We ate lunch with them and swam in their pool. It was a wonderful day of play and sun and talking with Humberto of the things of the Lord.
12/14/14 Day 32
Today we went to Juan and Ami's (behind their) house, for a church service with the West zone and the ladies that had come for a retreat from another town. Juan preached the message and then we all had lunch together (asado-meat cooked on an open fire). The kids enjoyed running around with the other kids and splashing in their pool. This afternoon/evening it rained and rained and we even lost power for about 45 minutes but we are very thankful for the rain to cool everything off.
12/15/14 Day 33
Today we are packing and doing laundry and last minute grocery shopping. Early tomorrow morning (3am) we are heading out by bus with Jacob and Elizabeth to spend 2 1/2 weeks in Chile. I don't know if I will update our blog until we get back, but we would covet your prayers for safety while we travel.
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So, glad that you are having a better week this week! Praying for you all and have an awesome vacation! We will miss you as we go to Illinois but hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!Donna
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