It's all just a blur in my mind at the present - we drove 5 hours (of essentially lawless roads) Monday to the edge of the Amazon, Tuesday, hopped in a tiny plane, flew out into the jungle, met some wonderful people, flew back, drove back 5 hours passing through the 'corridor of volcanoes', picking up lava rocks of the world's most active one (while it was spewing ash overhead), Tungurahua, and slid in safe by the hand of God around 10:00pm last night.

I make no excuses - I'm tired.  The people that do this on a regular basis are tougher than nails. 

There is far too much to put into this blog right now of the things and people we have experienced.  Plus, I want to reflect and digest it all to share when I return.  But I will say this - The 'image of God' in man reaches far greater than we can imagine. 

Thank you for your prayers of our safety.  God has honored them and we give Him all the glory. 

Please continue to pray for us as we enter the women's prison today.  The country here is corrupt in and at all levels.  Muggings are common - the police are as dangerous and crooked as the criminals themselves. 

Our love remains with you all,

jas