Unpacking Party

Last night was our unpacking party! We had to unpack the mule bags and box the supplies up for the next trip, which will be in two years... right Dr. Oetzel? All of us talked about how we are catching ourselves doing Ecuadorian things like toilet paper in the waste basket, being cautious about rising our tooth brushes, and greeting people with a hug and kiss. Although, I have to admit it is kind of fun to watch people get uncomfortable when you do that. Don't worry, I only do it to friends. We talked about the funny things that happened and the people we miss. Then Dr. O got us on the task of unpacking. Since we rock at packing and unpacking it only took us about 20 minutes. Just in time for dinner!

Kendra brought the butter of course!

The bowl that was given to Dr. Oetzel by Pato from the Shuar

Shuar bible given to Dr. Oetzel 

Emily found this awesome caterpillar outside right before dinner so of course I had to take a picture of it!

 It is Jessie's birthday in a few days so we decided this would be a good night to celebrate it! 

After dinner we wrapped up a few final business things before settling down to watch the movie "End of the Spear." This tells the story of the 5 missionaries that were killed evangelizing to one of the rainforest tribes, which we saw the replica of their plane in Shell. Anna Hausmann (my big sis who actually isn't my big sis but essentially is) stopped by to say hi! She was on the 2015 trip, so it was fun for everyone to met/ catch up with her!

See, we could totally pass for sisters!

We had a great night just being together for one last time before our busy lives begin again. Thank you so much for all the prayers and support. We could not have done this without you! Thank you for coming along on our journey through this blog. I hope in some way you felt like you were apart of this experience and that it can encourage you! We are truly blessed! God has been so good to us and we just pray that we were a blessing to those we served and will continue to serve! 

Sing to the Lord a new song,

his praise from the ends of the earth,

you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,

you islands, and all who live in them.

Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices;

let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.

Let the people of Sela sing for joy;

let them shout from the mountaintops.

Let them give glory to the Lord

and proclaim his praise in the islands. 

Isaiah 42: 10-12