Ashaninka volume25

Tonight was our last night with our Ashaninka friends.  The time has come for us to say goodbye and for them to welcome a young Peruvian couple who will be working with them.  We have learned so much from our time with this group of special people ~ generosity, honesty, thankfulness, simplicity and community.

Several of the kids dressed up tonight in the typical native dress and two little ones did a traditional dance for us.  They wanted to give us a "proper send-off" and this was their way.  (they even had Olivia put on a dress)

Our hearts are full of joy and hope as we leave them in the hands of our Heavenly Father.  Our hearts are full of sadness as we will miss all the hugs, kisses, and beautiful smiles.  Our fervent prayer is that this small group of believers will reach the other 65 families that make up this community for Christ.  We can't wait to go back and see what God has done there.

(For those of you who have asked, the little girl who was missing is back safe and sound!)