The view at the Pyramids. |
The market in Otavalo |
We then made our way to a lake, Laguna de Cuicocha, that was in the crater of a volcano. This was another awesome experience, the views were incredible. We ended up taking a boat out on the lake, which was above an active volcano. You can tell from pictures how amazing this lake was.
Laguna de Cuicocha |
Although we had so many great adventures and travels in one day, I was somewhat disappointed in the day. I was really looking forward to this weekend as an opportunity to get to talk about our faith more with Mejia, but Sunday that didn't happen at all. As I was going to bed, I realized that I needed to trust in God's timing and that He will provide opportunities for Dale and I.
The view from Mejia's country home. |
We then went outside to pick Mora so that Mejia's mom could make some Jugo de Mora (which was very delicious). Mejia then gave us a tour of his home. It was really awesome to get to experience this sweet home. It has a beautiful view of the mountains, delicious fruit, and some awesome animals (we even were able to see two chickens fight). We then ate breakfast and then went outside to pick some more fruit to eat and take back to Mabe and Fabi. Here we got to talk to Mejia about church and here his thoughts on church while also being able to share how we value church. Mejia doesn't normally go to church because he doesn't view it as necessary to have a relationship with God. I told him why I value church and eventually we invited him to go to the church we go to, so hopefully that will be able to happen in the next two weeks.
Once we were done picking, we thanked his parents for their very good hospitality, and left to go see Mejia's horse, Bambino. This horse was in the middle of a field that was owned by Mejia's dad. This field had another beautiful view of the mountains and had more delicious fruit, such as pears and oranges. After seeing his horse and feeding it some panela, we left to go see his uncle's horse, which also has a baby horse.
Mejia's dad in the middle |
Finally, we made the 2 hour trek back into Quito. During a lot of our travels, we had been listening to music and not talking much, but on our way back we ended up having one of our best conversations. Dale had asked Alejo what he believed and Alejo responded by saying that he wasn't very religious. After this, Dale and I were able to share about what we believe and even share briefly the Gospel message. Mejia knows and believes in what we were saying and even was saying how he prays every night that his brother would come to accept Christ, but that he also knows that God's timing is perfect. It was really cool to be able to have these conversations and to find out what Mejia believes in.
This whole trip was so good. God worked in so many ways, despite my weaknesses and failures. It was awesome to see and hear that Mejia believes in God and the Gospel. Mejia is very wise and Dale and I were talking about how we even learned more about God from Mejia during this trip. God's timing is perfect, so true yet something I forget often. It was also awesome that we had the opportunity to share the Gospel in front of Alejo and that hopefully this will be one of the stepping stones that leads to him accepting Christ.
Praise God for these past two days. I can't put into words how awesome this trip was and how much praise God deserves. Thank you all so much for your prayers, they are so powerful!
Dios Bendiga,
Nico
What a great couple days of relationship building! God was clearly present and working in all of you. And lots of good food too, as you're always quick to point out. :) Amor, Papa
ReplyDeleteAll of those things that you got to do sound so fun and exciting!:) way to keep your focus on God and push through the tough times:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome stories Nich, God is soooo good!!! I loved the pic of you and the rooster!!!!
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