Sorry for the lack of updates throughout this past week. I suppose the fact that we haven't had time to update the blog speaks to the amount of time we have been working, spending time with people, and being involved with the church. It has been an incredibly productive week with little to no time for relaxation! We didn't come to Ecuador to relax!!!

As we sit on the bus leaving Puerto Bolivar I am reminded of all that we have done this past week. From bending and tying endless amounts of rebar, to passing (and literally tossing) close to 800 cinder blocks, to hauling bags and bags of concrete (50kg = around 110lbs.), to literally running with loads of sand and gravel for around 5 hours, to seeing God bring 20 kids the first day to 80 kids the last day, to seeing many tears on Thursday night as we said goodbye to the people of the church, we definitely experienced a lot and saw God work in power!

We are so thankful to say that the construction work that we went to Ecuador to finish was finished at 530pm on Thursday night! The sore muscles we feel today are well worth the end result!  

We have learned so many things from serving in Ecuador and are so incredibly thankful for the prayer that went into the ministry here. This was one of those short-term mission trips that leaves us with no question about the value and even necessity of short-term mission trips for all people within the body of Christ! We will be sharing MUCH more over the next week as a way of sharing with you how we have been impacted as a result of our team here in Ecuador. Keep checking the blog!