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| ptroupe |
Posted - Dec 07 2014 : 7:21:36 PM
Prayers would be appreciated for my husband, son, daughter, and me as we travel to Ecuador on Dec. 31. We return Jan. 15. We are looking at the country as a possible place to retire in a year or so. We will be traveling to Quito and Cuenca. Anyone ever been there? If so, maybe you can enlighten me!
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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| ptroupe |
Posted - Dec 20 2014 : 5:23:04 PM
Thanks again, everyone for the prayers! Maybe I can start my own MJF chapter in Ecuador!!!! I have heard the mail is not too reliable unless you send packages by FEDEX. That might be hard on the pocketbook!!! But, if not, I am willing.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 10:16:03 PM
That would be a fun idea to send mail to you in Ecuador Portia.
Have a safe trip when you go.
Merry Christmas.
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Killarney |
Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 7:28:28 PM
Portia! how exciting!!!! Praying!!! WE can send Farm Girl mail to Ecuador!
Hugs! Connie
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 18 2014 : 4:16:44 PM
Prayers for you! What an exciting adventure!
CJ
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| ptroupe |
Posted - Dec 12 2014 : 2:20:00 PM
Thank you everyone for your prayers and information. We are really excited! We have done extensive research on the country and to the cities we will visit. The areas to which we are going are in the Andes Mountains. Can't wait!!!
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| AnnieinIdaho |
Posted - Dec 10 2014 : 12:54:03 AM
That is a trip for sure! Years ago I knew a family that were missionaries there. For facts about Ecuador go to the CIA World Fact Book on the web and select Ecuador. There is a lot of information about the country. I think it is under CIA.gov
Best to you and yes I will pray for you on as you travel. My daughter's work just sent her to Marrakesh, Morocco and in some cases we just have no business being in certain countries until there is more stabilization. (In this case, they should have sent a male executive). To be honest she felt like she was in a "Jason Bourne" movie. It was very stressful given she does not speak French. She does speak Spanish fluently because of living in Spain for her work with the American Embassy, but there is a lot of hatred in Northern Africa for the Spaniards, so she didn't dare use that language. Just know what you are getting into. Many people love the Expat life, but each area has real risk. The struggles to overcome poverty for many peoples is mind boggling and change is often halted or takes several generations. I worry about going to countries where the native people are taking huge risks to escape for their own safety. Anyway, you will be guided to know what to do by our prayers. Keep faith and ask for direction. We can never see around the corner, so often, with research, education, and complete faith and prayer, to keep us walking where we are to go, opportunities unfold and the pathway is clearly seen. I do understand being compelled to live outside of the USA in a country where materialism is not the foundation of the culture. Be well and safe!
Annie
"The turnings of life seldom show a sign-post; or rather, though the sign is always there, it is usually placed some distance back, like the notices that give warning of a bad hill or a level railway-crossing." Edith Wharton, 1913 from 'The Custom of the Country'. |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Dec 08 2014 : 8:20:39 PM
Wow Portia what a neat trip.
Ecuador is that mountaineous? My prayers go with and will enjoy hearing about your trip when you return.
Hugs and Blessings
Darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Dec 08 2014 : 3:58:09 PM
Will keep y'all in my prayers. Have a great time.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Dec 08 2014 : 09:06:10 AM
WOW! How exciting, Portia! I will definitely pray for you and your family during your journey! And I'll really be looking forward to your return so we can hear all about it! Have a wonderful time, sister! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Dec 08 2014 : 05:48:14 AM
Oh Portia! What a journey you will have! Will begin lifting you up in prayer now!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
