Friday, January 15, 2010

So we are basically at the halfway point of the trip. And we´ve done a lot in the time we have been here. We have painted a youth center with walls that are 30 ft tall, and a puppet stage as well. We cleaned and moved stuff around. We have picked rocks on a airstrip and got nice and crispy from the sun. And now it seems that our time is almost done with RTC and we will be going to the Krafts place for the rest of the trip.

Its hard to believe we are really here and all the time we make the comment: ¿where are we? and the answer is: ¿I dunno, Bolivia or sumthin´? it happens quite often...

the other day when we were heading out to the airstrip, which is about a half hour away, we were driving through caranavi on market day. So the town was very busy and there were people flooding the streets and there was the smell of raw meat... we were riding in the back of the truck so our hair could blow, when all of a sudden some guy looks at me, and slaps me in the arm, and says: HI... ¡GOOD Morning! in a bad accent.
Yep... that was the story of the day. That or our nice sunburns. OR, some Bolivians laughing at Jon when he took his shirt off... but he didn´t burn as bad as me, probably from the reflection off his body I burned worse.

Prayer Requests:
Energy for the team,
Health,
Continued blessing for radio television caranavi,
Paul and Jay for hosting us.

Thanks for reading

Ben R.

6 comments:

  1. What happened to all that sunscreen you brought? :) So where are you off to now? When are you going? And do you have to go on "that road" to get there? Is Willow feeing better? Thanks for blogging so often we love to hear- keep it up!! You guys are awesome!! Off to new adventures---
    Love mom Rude

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  2. oh how we miss our babies....are you sure you are doing ok without your moms? do you brush your teeth everyday?comb your hair?shower?put clean underwear on everyday?once a mom always a mom. We love you soooo much and can't wait to hear stories of your time there.WE pray for you all every morning and you are always on our minds 24-7.tell me Jon, were they laughing at your tatoo? those pictures you sent are wonderful.how is your allergies? Bens bug bite? until next time..Gods peace.Love mom Leslie

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  3. Thank you for sharing your experiences. It is great to be able to follow along. Know many are uplifting you to The One Who Knows and Sees.
    May He continue to bless you and to bless through you.
    Love and Prayers,
    M&M's Mom-Karen

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  4. Rob Lewis just spoke in church and he is awesome. Jon... he told me more on this death road you went on...uffda. Glad dad did't tell me about it! Everyone asks if i am nervous that you are over there.But i am not. there are so many people praying for your team,that there is a peace within me. I am so proud of all of you and rob is so impessed with your team.He made me feel at ease. he told me that willow is feeling better..i am so thankful. hope all is well with the rest of you. keep healthy. Gr and gr Leslie were down in outlook this past weekend and we had a good visit. they say hi.Gods peace to you all today. we love you. Mom leslie

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  5. 4 days past "we got burnt ... Yup" Are you all into pink and peel? What have the Krafts got up their sleeves for Ben, Jon, Annelise and Willow? We are chowing down on "Beefsteak" and he's tasting great - what about you guys? Saw a pic of Jamie Anderson eating iguana. The Anderson's say it was boney, dark and different! Buenos appetito! We love you and your blogs! Love mom and dad Thompson and Clarko :)

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  6. Thanks Team Bolivia! Please give Nick and Shannon our love.Praying for you as you head into phase two. Bless you!!
    -Rob and Pat

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