Category Archives: Family

Christmas 2021

Posted on December 22, 2021 by scottandjody

This is our Norfolk Pine which has been our living Christmas tree since our first Christmas here in 2014. Here it is in 2014! Little did we know when Scott carried it home under his arm that one day it … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Things

Posted on August 6, 2019 by scottandjody

“What do you miss most when you’re in Ecuador?” This recent question was a bit difficult to answer, as we try to focus on what we have rather than on what we’re missing. But the question got us thinking about … Continue reading →

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Family Reunion in Ecuador

Posted on September 16, 2018 by scottandjody

Early last year we started thinking about having a special celebration this summer for our 40th wedding anniversary, bringing as many as possible of our offspring to Ecuador for a week. (We blogged about our 40 years of marriage here.) … Continue reading →

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40 Years Married

Posted on March 30, 2018 by scottandjody

March 18, 2018 marked our 40th wedding anniversary. We had a busy weekend, offering hospitality to a family of five, including a fun and energetic seven-year-old. While it wasn’t a romantic weekend get-away, it was somehow oddly appropriate since hospitality … Continue reading →

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March 2017 Newsletter

Posted on March 25, 2017 by scottandjody

(Click here to read the printable version.) Resident Visas:  It took over a year but we are Ecuadorean residents!  We had some bumps along the way, but we persisted and God moved some mountains (the details are on our blog). … Continue reading →

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Our First HMA

Posted on March 4, 2017 by scottandjody

As we neared the end of our first three-year term we started planning our first HMA (Home Ministry Assignment). We hoped to get our residence visas in early August and take off for some beautiful Oregon weather. We’d be busy … Continue reading →

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December 2015 Newsletter

Posted on December 21, 2015 by scottandjody

Click here for a printable, pdf version.           It’s December in Quito! This weekend is the celebration of Quito’s founding by the Spanish in 1534, next weekend is a three-day Share-a-thon by our radio station, and … Continue reading →

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June 2015 Newsletter

Posted on June 23, 2015 by scottandjody

  And we’ve had our first U.S. visitor! Read about his visit (and more) in our latest newsletter; just click below: pdf printable version newsletter html mobile device version newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter  

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When You Give a Stranger Your Camera

Posted on June 16, 2015 by scottandjody

On the Pichincha ridge high above Quito we asked a random passer-by to take a photo of the three of us.  Being creative, he lifted the camera high above his head to get more of Quito in the background.  What … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Visit

Posted on June 9, 2015 by scottandjody

Our first U.S. visitor was our son, Simon, who came for three weeks in May.  Here are some photos from his visit. Papallacta Otovalo Pichincha & the Teleférico Pichincha is a volcanic ridge to the west of Quito–our apartment is … Continue reading →

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