February travel…and ‘March’ing ahead in Awaland!

 

Visit to Paraguay

We have just returned from a much-enjoyed trip to Paraguay to visit our daughter Keilah & Jeremy and family! What fun it was to see firsthand where they are living, understand the challenges they face as they settle in and learn language, and get to know Paraguay a little! Playing with our grandkids was also a delight. 😊 While we were there heavy rains caused the close river to flood; we woke up at 5 a.m. early one morning to quickly rising water in the yard! We quickly packed up to leave for higher ground, but in God’s grace He stopped the water just a few inches from entering the house. Returning to Ecuador became a bit challenging with one small bridge out, but God was faithful to open the way before us and we returned on schedule.
Some pictures from our visit:

Wide open countryside!	Treats at the mall!
The trail to the river IS the river!	The back yard became a lake
Ronin keeping an eye on the water level	Getting to the city became a challenge

 

 

Unrest in Ecuador

Please pray for the country of Ecuador as there are again rumors of strikes and demonstrations. We pray that continued dialogues will help find some resolution as many are increasingly disillusioned  with the present administration. Last week a native leader opposing petroleum mining was killed, adding to the unrest.

Visits in March

In just a few days our Liebenzell USA director Chris Matthews and a young couple, Steven & Gwen Anderson and their two young sons, will be visiting us here in order to see the ministry firsthand. Steven & Gwen are interested in perhaps joining us in the Awa work; how we appreciate your prayers for wisdom and God’s leading for them as they experience Ecuador and AwaLand in person. We’d also appreciate your prayers for open roads during the time they are here!
 
Whether we face floods or political unrest, we are so thankful for a God who hears our prayers and invites us with open access to the throne of grace. What a relief to “receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 ESV
 
Thank you for your prayers; we also pray for you, knowing that life brings many challenges and trials. May you also find grace from Him in your time of need.
 
In HIS grip,