For those that didn't notice, I posted a couple of times in the "comments" of my previous post (May 30). The internet in the village wasn't working right, and that's all it would let me do. So, we made like a newborn and headed out of Huarochiri at 9am today. We really loved that village and didn't want to leave. We got to perform our skits and puppets to a few different groups yesterday, and it went very well. The kids loved us because: A. we're white B. we own a soccer ball, and C. we have digital cameras. But really, we developed some relationships with some of the kids. They are just fun to be around because they're always happy. They play with old timey tops, and last night I bought one and got them to teach me. The mountains are so stinking cool. I think I could totally live there... if I had hot water. The bus ride back to Lima was maybe even a little more treacherous than the ride out. Since we were generally headed downhill, the ride took 1.5 hours less, which means that the bus was flying around tight curves on the edges of cliffs. Rock on. Well, now we're chillin in Lima until our red eye bus ride to Ayacucho tomorrow night. I took my first shower since Sat, and we're going to dine in style tonight. It was bittersweet leaving Blake and Anibal in Huarochiri, but we feel like we really helped their ministry by building relationships and making connections. Although, they still need mucho prayer as they continue to try and get things going.
Proverbs 12:9
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- Juan Verde
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- I'm 6'4", 225 lbs, and I'm faster than a speeding bullet.
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Hey, J! It's good to hear all that you're doing. Sounds like it's all going well. We miss you around here, though! Robby's been out of town this week, so I've spent more time alone than I like. Emma had her four month appointment this week and now weighs 13 lb, 11 oz, which is the 50th percentile. But she's 25 in long, which is the 75th percentile! I'm guessing she'll be like Mama and Tim and be the tallest kid in her 6th grade class and then never grow again... oh well. I guess I should go feed her again and get myself in the bed. Love you, bud! Beka
A meal for a dollar! Holy Hand-grenades Batman! I think I needs to move to Peru. I'm glad that you've found a way to utilize your mad futbol skills for the Lord. That's complete awesomenosity. Oh, btw, I'm pretty sure it'll be easier to smuggle a baby alpaca into the country. The big ones spit sometimes, and that's drama you just don't want happening. Stay safe. Praying for you daily. -pjh
J. Francisco V.,IV,
Good to hear you made it off the mountain alive! The trip back from Pike's Peak is alway more exciting that the trip up. We'll continue to pray for bus traction and direction. Not much to report in SAV, Beka covered the best of it. House now has all electrical and floors, except carpet. Yard graded, no sod/landscape, yet. Cabinetry is El Cheapo Grande-Mama vs. builder's rep Carol fight ensues. My money on Mama. We pray for your ministry and safety! Love, Padre Francisco Verde, III
Johnny dearest,
It saddens me to hear that the bus was so cautious with your life. It means so much to me. Had you been lost, I would be heart broken forever. I love you baby! Call me soon!
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This internet here in Huancapi(province of Fajardo) is seriously the same speed as the internet we had in 1996. It won't let me sign in again, so I'll do it like this. We left Lima at 10pm last night and arrived in Ayacucho at about 7:30 this morn. We taxied to the combi station, which was a feat in and of itself. We have figured out that it is possible to put all five of us, each with our own huge backpack, a trunk, a guitar, a huge duffle bag, and our small bags into one single station-wagon taxi. We've done it three times now, and it's the most packed I've ever been in a car. But, a 'combi' is the size of a minivan. That's what we took from Ayacucho to Hauncapi. The hour we spent at the combi station was the most stressfull time of the whole trip. There were numerous vendors and combi companies screaming for our attention. It was nerve wracking, and I wasn't even the one doing the talking. We put all our crap on two different combis before we found the right one. There were just people everywhere, all trying their hardest to get us to go with them. We finally got all our crap piled onto the top of one and headed out. There were 22 people in our combi, and remember that it's the size of a large minivan. There's a saying that the passenger capacity of a combi is "one more". That's true. A bus or a combi can have as many people as you think it will fit, yet they continue to holler to pedestrians and pick them up. Well, there's the story for the day. I love all of y'all, and thanks so much for the comments you all post. I'm gonna go take a luke-warm, probably cold, shower. The dust in the mountains gets EVERYWHERE, including my beard. To sum up, we're in Huancapi. Let the games begin... again.
John....just think how many folks could fit into the Steele Falcon! It officially can hold 15, so I would think 45 might be a realistic number on how many it could hold. I am so glad y'all made it safely. Y'all will have so many memories, and stories to tell of your adventures! Anna surprised us last night with a Puppy! One black and white puppy. We thoght she was pregnant, but she really was not very big at all. We are not even sure that Yoda is the daddy of this one. We thought you and your friends might want to take this puppy back to MC next year. You've had cocoons,crabs, and an iguana, why not try a dog. :) We love you and enjoy hearing about your days and what is going on. Oh, yea, Tim got his first ride in an F-16...he only threw up twice. Seven G's and multiple turns seemed to do him in!
Love, Mama
JFV,IV,
The Lt. Col. Ops Officer told Tim his call sign would be "Chunks." Speaking of chunks, the folks at the Candler E.D. told DLG he would probably get sick from all the maladies that come through the doors there. He has worked 2 days and this afternoon he falls asleep on the floor watching a baseball game. I'm in the dining room working on papers and I hear wretching. He is on all fours blowing chunks into a Rubbermaid bucket that was left in the livinig room. I guess they weren't telling him a lie.
Dewey sprung for a Wii last night. They (RLBO'D, DLG, ARG) drove to Rincon Wal-Mart to get it. You can tell DLG is really sick--he hasn't played it today.
With DLG sick and you gone, I have to sit on the back porch by myself!
Stay safe, have fun, and God's blessing on your ministries!
Love,
Padre Verne
Johnny,
I hope things are going well for you and your team. How's the "non-verbal" drama going? :)
Things here are going ok. Mama, Lizzy, and I gave my friend Lauren a baby shower on Saturday. She invited around 80 people, and I had heard from about 10 who couldn't come. I was expecting about 50 because it was her cheerleading group and they absolutely LOVE her. We had 4, yes FOUR, show up. I guess the Green party-throwing luck struck again... it was pittiful! But the day got better because Dewey brought his Wii over. :):) It's oh-so-much fun!! We look forward to when the whole fam is here so we can all play together. He can buy NES, and Super Nintendo games for it off the internet, and I bought him regular Mario for Super Nintendo! We spent about 8 hours playing all the different games yesterday afternoon--it's been keeping Robby, Dewey, and me occupied! I'm actually sore from all the bowling we did--not sure if that means we played to much or that I'm a whimp, but oh well! haha!
Alrighty, I better go enjoy the few minutes of peace that I have and eat a quick breakfast. I'm keeping Taryn again today, and she and Emma are both asleep right now. Silence never sounded so great! :) Love you, man!
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