paperwork

Yes we are waiting for 1 more document from Elaines old employer, than need health certificates. Then get everything translated into spanish, then we can go to embassy to apply.
Takes patience to keep our spirits up. But we are still trying to get to ecuador.

D-Day

Well tomorrow, we start our attempt to move to Ecuador! Signing up to sell home! Or of that doesn't work, maybe renting out for a year. But Elaine has downsized her heart out, giving away our furniture, taking all kinds of stuff to the resale shop, and I have painted, caulked, and hauled my heart out too. More to do, but
it is ready for prime time we hope. Our effort to retire & serve where need is great is starting tomorrow officially. WE think it is Ecuador, but going to leave it in Jehovahs hands. I do know I want to use my time to study, read, and serve others in Jehovahs service. I want to experience the thrill of knowing I'm doing all I can to help the kingdom spread to ones needing to hear about it. And trust in Jehovah that the efforts will succeed. I have a willing partner, and Elaine has put a mighty effort to downsize so we can serve where need is great. Let the adventure begin.

more stuff gone!

Elaine helped "destuff" more today, Miranda & Jeremy, with help from Mark, Laura, & Jonathan, took couch, chair, ottoman, big dinner table, coffee table to their apt. Today!! House is looking bigger inside as
we give away our stuff. Spanish meeting today was a little better for understanding, as I had time to study in Eng and spanish.

When??????

Very hard to get house ready with the work schedule I'm on. working 6-10s, or sometimes 5, but can't seem to have enough energy to finish the house to ready for sale. Am I just older and can't do as much, or is it satan giving me too much work to keep me here?????? Elaine is still determined, taking spanish classes. But at least should be able to pay off expense of JT wedding trip, etc before going, which is essential to have no more than money issues than we have to. Oh well another week gone by, and we arent any closer to ecuador.

When??????

Very hard to get house ready with the work schedule I'm on. working 6-10s, or sometimes 5, but can't seem to have enough energy to finish the house to ready for sale. Am I just older and can't do as much, or is it satan giving me too much work to keep me here?????? Elaine is still determined, taking spanish classes. But at least should be able to pay off expense of JT wedding trip, etc before going, which is essential to have no more than money issues than we have to. Oh well another week gone by, and we arent any closer to ecuador.

getting to ecuador, ain't easy!!

Well got the upstairs painted, now took damaged screens out to repair, had to go to Branneky hardware, to find a place that would do it, this week. Now its downstairs time, more paint, rob picked up chest of drawers, bookcase, and tiller. Realtor gave us comps, to see when we will list & what price range.
I don't want to accrue any more'stuff" SIMPLFY is the code word.

1st Spanish meeting in St. Charles!

Attended our 1st Spanish mtg yesterday in St. Charles, MO. We found out that listening to the comments from english speakers is easier than listening to native tongue brothers.
Also met the Oaks, from Beardstown,Il spanish, who were in Cuenca
39 yrs ago, in 1st Spanish cong there! They served with Harley Harris featured in the Sept 15, 2010 issue. Really enjoyed mtg them. Everywhere we go, we meet someone that either knows someone in ecuador, or has served there.
Our 1st job is getting to know the Bible books in Spanish.