A day at the river is just what the doctor ordered. Shell is a small jungle town of about 3,000 people. We could step out our door and walk about 10 minutes and be in the jungle. But, this really wouldn't be wise as we are learning which plants are poisonous, which caterpillars will sting you and exactly where the hospital is located!! So, you can imagine that this Colorado family was overjoyed when another missionary family invited us to hike down to the river with them and roast hot dogs.
The hike was beautiful and just long enough to make us sore the next day but not long enough to ensue groaning and moaning from the kiddos. Glorious!
Then, we come upon the river and the other kids jumped in the river...like no big deal! There are piranhas in Ecuador...but they quickly informed us that they live farther south of where we were. So, Georgia followed suit; without hesitation she jumped in the river and rode the current. There were moments of stress -- flash to Tina screaming at Georgia to signal that she's okay as the river rushes over her head -- but we count it a win in our book. That girl goes and gets it.
We are a family of hikers and having a trail like this near our house is a big life bonus. We feel at home on the trail. God's so faithful to give us pieces of home wherever we go. What a Mighty God we serve.
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches and glory. Philippians 4:19
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