Saying Good Bye was Hard!!

We have arrived back at Casablanca, but wanted to take a few minutes to tell you about our last few days in Huaticocha, which were nothing short of amazing!!!
We finished painting the dining hall, returned to the jungle to machete down palms that will be used for the bus stop and we got the basic frame of the shelter built.  We enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside the students and staff to accomplish these projects. We learned a lot from them and it gave us a new perspective on all the different ways that you can accomplish a task.  They are very resourceful!!!
Our afternoons at VBS in Arapino were really meaningful.  Spending time with the kids and their families changed us and touched our hearts greatly.  The student who is from Arapino was able to share her testimony with her family and community for the very first time and she also presented the gospel...We were so proud of her!!  Way to go Venita!  We can't wait to share photos with all of you of all the amazing little faces we met!!
The relationships we built with the Ninawachi students and staff continued to grow stronger each day we were there and it was REALLY HARD to say good-bye to them!
Our drive back to Quito yesterday had a few challenges, including a flat tire on the van, but the team pulled together to resolve the situation and we are closer now because of it!  All those extra hours of bonding in the van does a team good!!!
Today we will be spending the day doing some tourism in Quito and will be leaving EARLY in morning for the airport.  We can't wait to see all of you!!!!

Love you all so much!