Category Archives: Special Days

Raw Pumpkin Pie Brownies

Posted on December 5, 2013 by jeffandterri

This year it was our privilege to host the Thanksgiving Day meal for our SIM team here in Loja, Ecuador. It was a beautiful sunshiny day and we had wonderful food and fellowship. Many people ask me what we, as … Continue reading →

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Out With the Old and In With the New

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jeffandterri

New Year’s Eve in Ecuador is a time when families gather together, make a scarecrow like figure they call the “Old Man”, which represents the year coming to a close, and burn that figure. Sometimes they make their scarecrow look … Continue reading →

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Light Has Come

Posted on December 19, 2011 by jeffandterri

As I was driving to work one night in November, I heard a song that thrilled me with its harmonies and helped me start the Christmas season off right. The lyrics of the chorus reminded me what an awesome event … Continue reading →