This afternoon abut 2PM, while cleaning our Yantana church, some of the children came over to say ‘hello’ to us. Luis began to tell me that his mom and older brother were out of town. They have gone to another city for a few weeks to get some work. Luis and his 2 younger siblings, who are fatherless, are the only ones in their house right now.
So, Luis, 12, is taking care of the younger ones. I asked if he could cook, and of course, he replied “Yes”. Then I asked if they had food in the house. Luis dropped his head and said, “We ate the last of our yuca for breakfast, so now, there is nothing to eat”. Before I could respond, he asked, “Please, Sister Susan, could you buy us 4 eggs so we may have something to eat?” There is nothing that breaks my heart more than to hear the children say that they have no food and they are hungry. So, without hesitation and already wanting to buy them food, I told them to get into the truck and we’d go to the store. We bought rice, animal crackers, tuna and a DOZEN eggs!!!
As we neared their house, Luis said to me, almost in tears, “NEVER have I known anyone SO good, Sister Susan. NEVER!” And he said, “Thank you, Sister Susan, Thank you, Thank you so much!!!”
I nearly ‘lost it’ when I heard those beautiful words from that little boy. Luis and others just like him are the very reason I am here in Ecuador. Because I do know someone THAT good…and Luis is going to know Him before long, too!!!
We feel so privileged to GET to do His will and we appreciate the prayers of the saints over us, that we may have the strength to be a blessing to the Ecuadorians for many years to come. As the Scripture says, Psalm 40:8, “I DELIGHT to do thy will, Oh my God”. That’s exactly how I feel! I love this life!!
I believe it takes someone with a heart of pure gold to do what you and Charles are doing. I know you are doing what God wants you to do and I am sure He will continue to bless you so very much. The people of Ecuador are so very blessed to have people like you and Charles. We love you guys and will continue to keep you and the people of Ecuador in our thoughts and prayers.
susie, that is a beautiful quote!!! Sadly, how few of us Christians have such a burden for lost souls…
Ann, thanks very much for your sweet words! I can’t imagine NOT having given it all up and obeyed God’s call to ‘go to Ecuador’. As one missionary said about the country he loved so much, “If I had a thousand lives, I would give them ALL……” I would give them all for Ecuador.
Ashlie, thank you so much for your kind note and for your rejoicing! We love this work and it’s children like Luis who make it so special! Thank you for always praying for us! Que Dios te bendiga mucho tambien!
Sister Susan,
That is so awesome! U are the “light” in pure darkness for the Ecuadorian people. May God bless you mightly for all that u do and are doing! You will have to post it when this young man receives the Holy Ghost! I am rejoicing with u already! Que Dios te bendiga mucho! Espero el dia que puedo ir a Ecuador!
Susie: What an awesome blog!! Thanks to you and Bubbie for being willing to give up everything to go and introduce Luis and so many others to Jesus. Surely your reward in Heaven will be great!