Hey everybody! So sorry that it’s taken me a little while to write. I finally moved in!!! Last night was my first night sleeping there. I still have some cleaning to do and lots and lots of arranging. We’re makinga another trip to Ambato to buy more stuff. I need sheets and towels and shower […]
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We went to our new apartment today and met with the landlady. She accepted our offer of $1,000 for the whole year. That comes out to about $83 a month. (It was supposed to be $100 a month.) So, we paid for a year and a $200 security deposit.
We also bought […]
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Today is Wednesday. Hey. I’m caught up on the blog. That’s cool.
Anyway, this morning we went in service in el campo (you should now know that that means the country) and I started two studies for myself and one for Nathan. One I have set up for this […]
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Today is Wednesday, August 22nd. We went in service yesterday in el campo (the country). The best thing I want to tell you about are the little girls I was partnered with. Diana and Karen. Karen is the daughter of the new family who moved in the week before us. […]
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Last Wednesday (the 15th) I went on two bible studies with Letty (our elders wife). One was in the country. How to preach in the country: First you walk across town and get on the bus. Then, you get off the bus and walk up the mountain. Next, you turn […]
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Our welcome party went really well! EVERYONE dances!! It’s hilarious. Nathan and I danced like complete fools, but we had everyone rollling. One sister, Rosio, actually doubled-over with laughter! They also played this game where you have two mens ties. One tie starts with one person and the other […]
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Hey everyone! I just thought that I´d add a little to Jennifer´s last entry. She told you all about the new family that moved in and how many we have in the congregation…great, huh? They are all so nice. We have like 13 pioneers now! Crazyyyyyyy. It´s wonderful, though. We have a lot of territory. […]
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Howdy folks!
I wanted to tell you all some exciting congregation news….another family moved in to our congregation the week we were at the English Assembly. The parents are pioneers, the dad is a Servant, and they have three kids (ages 11, 8, and 3). Also, there were two new pioneers announced so we […]
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Hey peoples! Melissa here. I really had good intentions about writing on here more, but you know how it goes. Here’s a quick summary of what’s happened so far: Arrive in the country, visit the branch (awesome, really)(made some good friends), get sick, travel to Riobamba (made more good friends with the assembly hall caretakers, […]
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Hello everyone! I’m sorry we’ve been out of touch for a while. For all of you who have been worried about us getting sick…worry no longer. Melissa and I have been deathly ill for the past 5 days! We have shared everything we’ve eaten and apparently the dish we ate in […]
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