Category Archives: Family

Find Your Wings

Posted on August 27, 2014 by jeffandterri

We prepare our children their whole lives for the moment when they will strike out on their own; for when they spread their wings and test their own skill and strength.   As hard as it is to let them go, … Continue reading →

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Christmas on the Road

Posted on December 30, 2013 by jeffandterri

This Christmas was truly a Christmas to remember.  Jeff and I were invited to speak at a retreat in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.  We decided to take the whole family, even our spoiled English Cocker, and make some family memories along the way. … Continue reading →

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Drama Group in Canguraca

Posted on December 1, 2013 by jeffandterri

November 23rd-24th we were in Canguraca, a small village about 3.5 hours from Loja.  There is no evangelical church in the community, but the people of the community very graciously allowed us to use the Catholic Church on Saturday night … Continue reading →

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Jungle Trip

Posted on September 1, 2013 by jeffandterri

We hadn’t been to the jungle since our children were small, so we decided to make a trip to Misahuallí to see some monkeys and take a canoe trip on the Napo River before the new school year began.  Traveling … Continue reading →

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Madrina for a Day

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jeffandterri

It was a sunny April afternoon at the Conservatory of Music here in Loja.  All the students were in formation to march parade fashion around the campus. Some were in their sports uniforms, and others were dressed formally. The military … Continue reading →

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Visiting Vilcabamba

Posted on October 14, 2012 by jeffandterri

The last two weekends we’ve had the privilege of visiting two churches in Vilcabamba, a small town 45 minutes outside Loja.  It is a tiny little town nestled in the Valley of Longevity with perfect weather.  Tourists come from all … Continue reading →

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Busy as Bees

Posted on October 6, 2012 by jeffandterri

Since our last post so much has happened that I don’t know where to start.  We have been busy as bees with a medical caravan, VBS, SIM spiritual life conference in Vilcabamba, a missions conference in Guayaquil, one trip to … Continue reading →

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Living in an Urban Cloud Forest

Posted on June 30, 2012 by jeffandterri

Some of you may be envisioning our life here in Loja Ecuador in terms of sunshine and palm trees, but the truth of the matter is that we Live in a very urban setting filled with busy streets, traffic and … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Convenience

Posted on May 26, 2012 by jeffandterri

You would think that only having one large supermarket in a city of almost 200,000 people would be a problem… but it isn’t.  The city of Loja, Ecuador has hundreds of small shops that sell everything from A to Z … Continue reading →

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Raw Pie?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jeffandterri

I couldn’t believe how good it was!  This week we shared a meal with some friends.  I made Key Lime Pie for dessert… and ohhh, was it good!  Our friends couldn’t believe it was completely raw and healthy.  It was … Continue reading →

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