Author Archives: kelsey

How to Sponsor a Child

Posted on February 9, 2012 by kelsey

I have been busy lately. Doing a lot of writing. But obviously not here. But where you ask? Oh, I will tell you. I have been writing updates on the beautiful orphans for sponsors! What? That sounds awesome, you want … Continue reading →

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Aaron Didn’t Electrocute Himself Today

Posted on February 4, 2012 by kelsey

But he almost did. You see, when we moved in we had two small electrical issues: 1. the light switch in the kitchen had three buttons going to three lights, but one button was missing 2. the bathroom light switch … Continue reading →

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Viva Aaron!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by kelsey

Today Aaron was offered a telecommute job. Woohoo! He will do a trial week and then they will either keep him or set him free. Hopefully the first. We are excited as it possibly means we can stay here for … Continue reading →

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Dental Hygiene

Posted on January 31, 2012 by kelsey

Last night at 10pm: Aaron: I brushed my teeth. Kelsey: Congratulations. Aaron: When was the last time you brushed your teeth? Kelsey: Rude! Aaron: So last week? Kelsey: No! Today. Midday. Aaron: Not one of those 10 second brushes like … Continue reading →

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Sweet Reunions

Posted on January 30, 2012 by kelsey

On Saturday we went to a birthday party for a 9-year-old girl we know from church. I have known her and her mom since I was here the first time in 2004. While sitting on a bench watching the going-ons, … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Pictures Gone?

Posted on January 29, 2012 by kelsey

Some of you have been wondering why I haven’t posted many (ok, any) photos. It’s one part lazy but the other part is I don’t take my camera. I have a big camera which I don’t like to tote around … Continue reading →

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Dear Cuenca

Posted on January 28, 2012 by kelsey

Dear Cuenca, You may already know this, but I love you.  I love your huge cathedral with big blue domes.  I love your central park with scary stuffed horses for kids to get their pictures taken on.  I love your … Continue reading →

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We Have a Sleep Problem (Again)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by kelsey

You might remember how our sleeping situations was really awful.  In the last few months in the US sleeping was not so bad.  The kids were sleeping on twin mattresses on the floor of their room, not pushed together like … Continue reading →

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Me Gusta/No Me Gusta

Posted on January 26, 2012 by kelsey

Me gusta: -Avocados.  They are so cheap which  means I can eat one every day if I want.  Which I do. -Fancy fruits.  Also so cheap and super delicious. -Sunshine every day.  It rains some almost every day, but not … Continue reading →

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The Ease of Difficulty.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by kelsey

I have been thinking a lot lately about why life seems easier in Ecuador than back in the US.  Because even though something like going to the doctor takes 7 stops to different windows just to get your appointment (ok, … Continue reading →

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