We survived our first week of camp last week. It actually went rather well. We had two different groups here at the same time so that made it exciting. We were blessed to host a medical campaign for two days and I believe all were happy with the turn out. They saw 700 plus people of our community in the day and a half they were open. It was wonderful to see the facilities used by so many. We had passed out around 2000 fliers in the weeks before letting people know about the campaign, so we were excited some decided to show up. That same week we also had a group from Tennessee stay at the camp and they worked hard helping with the medical campaign and the orphanage. It was a crazy week, but one in which we pray God was glorified. Thank you to all of you who came and showed Jesus' love to those who live here.
Our family is doing wonderful. Justin just got back from a jungle trip with my dad and some of the people who came down for the medical campaign. Justin came back with some good stories. They had to cross a bridge like the ones you think only exist in the movies, a very narrow plank with a thin cable on each side, dangling over a strong river. The trick was getting Max, our dog, to cross. They attempted having him swim across the river below with the horses, but the current was so strong it swept him down stream three different times. So, Justin and another man ended up carrying him across the "bridge" while balancing themselves. I'm just glad I wasn't there to watch. He returned safely with a bag full of clothes literally covered in mud. I had to wash them four times before I could see the colors again. Justin said they hiked through shin-deep mud the majority of the time. It sounds lovely doesn't it?! I promise we won't take any of you there on your first trip down. It guess it was the perfect "manly" adventure.
Justin's parents, Dana and Keith, will be coming to visit us next week. We are so excited to see them. Kaidan is counting down the days. Thank you all again for your prayers and words of encouragement. I'm sorry I don't have pictures this time. God Bless.
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Wow! Sounds like things are off and running! It is exciting to hear about all the many things that God is doing through you guys! Jeb and I are very much looking forward to coming next year and wish things had worked out for us to be there this year, but we think God has a different plan for this summer! I hope your summer is awesome with all the camps and groups coming down and that you have a fab time with the fam next week! Peace.
Sounds like things are going well! Hope y'all have a great time with Keith and Dana, I'm sure it will be such a blast!
Justin - sounds like fun. But I'm with Jauna. I'll leave the jungle trekking to you guys and stay home with the babies.
Sounds like you guys had a crazy week - glad you survived and I'm sure you blessed lots of people.
Have tons of fun with Justin's folks. So glad they get to come down and see you guys and Kaidan.
julie
Wow! Sounds too crazy for me! (The jungle trek) I'm so glad that your first week went well. Hope you guys have a great time with Keith and Dana.
love you guys!
We love you guys!
I'm so excited to read about your adventures in Ecuador! Sounds like you've started things off with a blast! Take care and blessings to you all.
Robyn Moudy Barnett
Have a good week and a half with Bellevue! Miss you guys!
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