Hello Dear Friends!

We have felt your prayers and are so thankful for you!

The Flaters escorted us to the Atlanta Airport Tuesday morning. International travelors looked twice as the hillbilles arrived (that would be us, the Studebakers!!) We must have looked harmless enough though, because the airport officials let us pass through without problem.

We arrived safely in Quito Ecuador late Tuesday night and were greeted with perfect weather .

Darin Coyle, from Kaleo Kids picked us up from the airport. We arrived at his family’s home around 2 am and zonked out! We were up at 6:30 for breakfast and headed back to Quito to get our Visas approved. Darin and Boris were a huge help and we were blessed to receive approval quickly.

The Coyles have 3 children and all the kids are having a blast playing outside. Sunscreen goes on right after brushing our teeth daily. It only takes 10 minutes to burn here.

Last night we were treated to ice cream at the local mall for Madeline’s birthday.

Today we are trying to get phones activated and making purchases for our stay in the jungle. Blankets. pillows. food. Busy and exciting.

Leaving for the jungle tomorrow is a bit overwhelming, but we know the Lord is with us. And so are your prayers.

Many Blessings.