As I sit here, I am having a hard time trying to think of all that happened this last week.
It was kind of a quiet week and we aren't complaining!
This chicken comes to visit us every morning. She walks around for a few minutes and then walk back next door.
Jake has been working with the younger grades (1st-4th) the past couple of weeks. They are a bit crazy when it comes to procedures like walking in a line... or just walking in general! They like to run and scream in the hallways and during lunchtime. So Jake has given them an incentive of an ice cream party for the class who has the best behavior. Today he announced that 4th grade won and will be having a party on Thursday.
Jake is eating lunch at the little table (with little chairs!) with the 2nd graders.
Another outside chapel with a great view of the mountain.
We had to take our car into a shop in Ibarra this week. It has the "hiccups". When we drive through the mountains (and when are we not?!) and we try to gun it to pass someone, the car shudders a bit. The mechanic said it wasn't the transmission, so at least that is good news. And hopefully we will get it back soon, fixed, because it is easy to get stir crazy being up the hill middle of no where.
On Saturday Jake played basketball with the Reegers, Jason Frances, Sean and Guillermo, a friend of the Reeger's. This was Jake's first attempt at any rigorous physical activity in Ecuador (at at high elevation). Everything was going good until Jake and Jason collided. Now, if you haven't met Jason, you should know he is a big guy! Jake ended walking away with bruised ribs. He has been having trouble moving and sleeping. I think he will be taking it easy for awhile.
Sunday we were invited the church in Cayambe. It was their first service in their newly completed church building. There were about 75 people in attendance. After service we enjoyed some fellowship with board games, a movie and then a delicious lunch.
The rainy season is upon us. This last week we enjoyed a bit of rain. I however, always enjoy a nice sunny day, especially when the mountain peeks out. Here is a shot of the sun peeking behind Mt. Cayambe.
"I will always lift my eyes towards the Lord. With Him by my side, I will not be shaken. Therefore, my heart with be glad and my tongue rejoice. My body shall also be at rest." Psalm 16:8,9
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LATE BREAKING NEWS:
One of our volunteer teachers, Jill Abbott, went to the hospital in Quito the afternoon with stomach pains. The doctors determined she had appendicitis and in currently in surgery. Please lift Jill up in your prayers as she has surgery in a foreign country and as our school will be without an AMAZING teacher for the next several weeks as she recovers.
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