Graduation

Here are my kids from La Bretaña who graduated this past Saturday. They did a great job standing up there the whole time and singing the song "Old MacDonald" Soooooo cute!!

I was very excited to be with them in the service and watch them. I was also grateful because I was able to praticipate in the days events. The director had asked me to sing two songs. So in the middle of the program I sang two of my original songs. I was also excited because before I sang them I was able to share why I was in EC and how God brought me here (so a mini testimony). It was awesome!

My little friends at La Bretaña

These are three little girls from the school I voluteer at. they are introducing themselves to you guys! Aren´t they just adorable?

14 days left

I was sitting in bed with a philosophy book in hand as birds were chirping in the background (which let me say is a rare occurrence here). I began to reflect on my time here in Ecuador. I wondered how would I ever be able to express all I have seen and experienced here. How could I capture the joy a child shows when he or she has received food and toys from a person who has traveled over 3,000 miles to give it? How can I describe the look on a woman’s face who has been beaten by her husband, does not have food for herself or her kids but cannot leave for the consequence of only becoming more impoverished? How can I convey the power of compassion, the depth of love or the richness of relationships I have experienced here?

I honestly do not think such a feat is possible. There are too many things that can only be understood by living. But I have the hope in knowing that I will carry these images in my heart and mind. Though they hold a certain sadness, it marks a point of change. They have impacted me to a depth in which I know I will not leave the same. The value of life has a new meaning.

My hope is that this change will not only remain inside of me but will reach the lives of those I come into contact. I know not all will see, not all will have the same opportunity to come here. But through my life that has been imprinted by these stories, these children and these faces I pray others will also be imprinted. I cannot capture it all; there is no way to summarize. But I if can bring just a glimpse of what I have seen I know that others may also be changed.

God Bless,
Breana

More Kids for Sponsorship

Thankfully there is another supporter for these kids. Therefore we were able to add three more kids to the sponsorship list.

Here are their pics (plus a newer photo from one of the other kids (he was just too cute to not take another pic :)

Game Day with Youth at La Libertad

THANKS for all the prayers! Game Day (or night rather)went awesome. The kids had fun and did a great job. They were absolutely adorable too!! We played one particular game were they had to dress a particular theme with random objects I put in a bag. It was great to see their creativity.

This next week will be the last week before the point store. (which means it is my second to last week :( I will be giving a heart to heart with the kids just sharing some life lessons and encouraging them. I am praying God will lay on my heart the things that they need to hear.

Thanks again for the prayers! God Bless.
-Bre

Take a look at some cool pics!!

Hey Everyone!! I was able to post a bunch of pictures from throughout my trip. I have pics from Guayaquil, Puyo, and all the diff things I am doing in Quito! Take a look on my facebook page. Here is the link:


http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/album.php?aid=264574&id=798280261&ref=nf

Prayer Requests

Thanks to all who have been praying. I can feel the prayers and know that they are invaluable. I appreciate them all...
These are some specific requests for what is going on. Some people have been asking for some things so here they are:

Youth at the Libertad- continued growth, for Game Day to go well
More supporters for the kids in Daycare
Adoption to open in Ecuador
My physical health
Outreach in el Oriente
The last 26 days of the trip to be the best!

Kids that need Support

Hey everyone,

Here are three of the kids that are supported through Isaiah 61 (more directly through the money from the Cd´s that people purchased and other donations from people at EABC, Greene Baptist of Maine and other individual supporters) Thank you!!!
Now these three children will be provided with care, food, and a safe place to be. I thank you for being a part. It was truly amazing to be in that room with the kids and workers who now found out that they will be taken care of. This is what it is all about. This is the reason I am here. I am so grateful that God has allowed me to be a part of these precious childrens´ lives. What a blessing and priveledge.

There are still more children in need of sponsorship that we plan on assisting, a few of which specific people have offered to sponsor as "their" kids. It is an exciting process. If you would like to know more please contact me at LivinChristian@aol.com