Today is a day for running errands and meeting some people from Partners of the America’s.

I went with Jorge and did some sight seeing. Not knowing I had seen the Equator 4 times, Jorge wanted to show me some beautiful, special things of Ecuador. I didn’t recognize where we were going until we got there and then I had to tell him I had been there before. We decided to go to the top of the mountain just beyond there. The scenery up there was spectacular. We saw a mother or grandmother, we couldn’t tell which, and two small boys walking along the highway carrying bundles so Jorge stopped and told them to get in the back of the truck. We gave them a ride to their casa. They were extremely grateful, I got a picture and it is atop of this section.
Neither of us had eaten breakfast so he wanted to go to this special restaurant at the very top of the mountain.

This was a wonderful sort of resort. Don’t know all they had there except a good restaurant, with a rude owner/waiter. We were the only ones there so you would have thought he would have been more cordial. Even with that this place turned out to be another one of those special times for me. Jorge was at a point in his life where he wanted to know God and more about Christianity. His wife and children are Catholic, but that isn’t what he wanted.


Previous to my arrival he had been talking to Diego about Christianity and the group of ministers that were involved in the conference, all prayed for him and the band and he was so moved and wanted to have the spirit fill him. While on top of this mountain, made by God and surrounded by all his wonders, we talked about God and what he had done in my life and what it meant and I gave him a few verses to read in the Bible. I didn’t know if he owned a Bible, so I had taken one that Diego had given me for him. He was very happy. We talked about miracles and all the things God can do in people’s lives.


Before I went home that afternoon I decided I wanted to look at a kitchen stove for Diego and Geovanna. Their stove is 25+ years old and the oven doesn’t work and one burner. Since I had someone close to me do a wonderful thing for me before I left on my trip, I decided that this was the time to pay it forward. Jorge and I looked and finally found one that was the right size and a real bargain. As luck would have it, Jorge had his truck and we were able to get it in and took it to the house. I hid it downstairs until the right time to give it to them. I think it will be Saturday as that will be a cleaning day and putting up the Xmas tree.

Concert

Got home and got it out and had just enough time to get ready to go to a Christian concert at 7:00. Just like the other night when everyone in the family went to see Xmas lights, we all crowed in the car and headed to the concert. When we arrived it started raining so we had to wait for a short time in the rain. The wait was worth it as the hall was beautiful. So many people were standing in line, but none complaining about the rain or the cold wind. Instead they were laughing and joking with each other in anticipation of the great event they were about to witness.

We had seats in the front row which was perfect. The two introducers of course spoke in Spanish. But I ws able once again to get most of what they said. There were approximately 50 musicians and the choir has probably 75 people. I had never been to a concert like this so for me it was a very special night. The music was the most beaautiful sound I have ever heard. They had a special appearance from Dino Vidal. He is a violinist from Cuba. He tours all over the world and he can make thaqt instument talk. He has a great personality to go along with being a great musician. He will be appearing at our Conference on the 9th.

The Director was Roberto Rojas. A talented musician in his own right. He plays numerous instruments and sings with a couple of the special group songs. His personality was also a big part of what made the evening so enjoyable.

Out of all the special activities, I have been priveledged to attend, this one touched my soul like no other. Another of my passions is music, and my life is controlled by it and my heart signs to every tune I hear.

We left the concert, again with a full car load. We went to the casa and people literally rolled out of the car. It was a great evening.