Well guys...my journey has come to an end for the summer. I realize it has been a while since I updated so let me update you on a few things. Well my last post talked about how I was a little homesick but that feeling quickly passed and my week was very busy and crazy last week! I really became close with the new missionaries down here and went out to the orphanage almost every afternoon with them. There are now 12 kids in the home!!! Right after I left to come t...

Well Im in Manta at the house I stayed at last summer with the Nottbohms. The weekend started off with Karims 17th birthday party...it was the longest most obnoxious thing I had ever been too. It wasnt so bad when Andrea was there but after she left it was torture. I love hanging out with everyone but they are ALOT younger than me and in party situations I realize how old I feel with them. Plus they were all drinking and acting like idiots so yea. Andrea is one o...

Hey guys...well still doing good in Ecuador...I can come to town and check my email more often now... but it doesnt really matter though because on Thursday Im going to Karim's and they have internet at their house. We aren't really doing much at the orphanage...just playing with the kids...which I love...but I kindof wish they would let us help out more!! We always ask if their is something we can do but they always say no...its a cultural thing. On friday we we...

Hey well I finally got access to the internet...Just a quick rundown... This is the email I sent my parents...I dont have much time to really write more...ok we are staying at the Orphanage in San Lorenzo...I found out the other day that I do randomly have cell phone services in certain parts. The place is soo pretty...I love this area anyways but it was so emotional for me to finally see a house finished and kids living there calling it their home. Last year r...