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Last week Marisol's uncle Iván and I went to the radio tower.  Although the future of Liebenzell Mission Ecuador's radio ministry is uncertain, we traveled up the mountain to the antenna to cut the grass and maintain the transmitter. It was a beautiful clear day with a great view.  Notice Ibarra and Yahuarcocha lagoon. You can see how long the grass was!  ¡Qué vergüenza!  How embarrassing! He used his weed wacker and a machete to do the job! Throwing the cut grass over the fence. Here is the little hut that houses the transmitter. Here are the other "grass cutters."  Alive and in action! The AM transmitter with cover off for cleaning! He can see how much work Iván did. Here are the friends at the entrance our property.  It is one acre in size. While Iván cut the grass, I used my trust pick and shovel to dig out at least 100 thistles.  Here is the thistle pile! A precious moment when a little lamb ...

Marisol made taxo popsicles the other day.  Taxo is a fruit that originate from the cordillera of the Andes Mountains. Rather tart, for the ice cream it is mixed with sugar and milk. Elías really likes it. So does Joel!!!!

Tonight Elías and Jacob allowed Daddy to give them a bath, complete with "bubbles."  Elías catches some of the bubbles up in his hand. Smile for the camera. Jacob liked the bubbles but also his toy dinosaur. A face only a father and mother could love!!!!

Today we had a new MINTS course, 1 John, taught by Pastor Gerardo from Quito.  The conference lasted from 8 AM until 5 PM. We had 18 participants in the class, a good turnout for us. Eight of them will be taking the class for credit. Please pray for us as we undertake the follow-up classes in the next five weeks to review the reading and writing assignments. Thanks for praying for MINTS seminary.

On Saturday Joel and Amelia participated in a swim meet at the Club Neptuno in Otavalo. The coach selected Amelia to represent the team in the opening exercises. She helped to carry the team flag. Then everyone sang the national anthem. See that smile as she marched past in the parade of teams. Elías gave everyone a round of applause. Amelia competed first in the 25 meter backstroke. She placed third. Joel competed in the 50 meter backstroke. Showing good form, he came in fifth. Next Amelia competed at 25 meter butterfly. Followed by Joel, 50 meter butterfly. Again, Joel placed fifth in his group. The day was also noteworthy for the first time Elías and Jacob chew gum. Jacob accidentally swallowed his.  Oops!  But Elías did well with his new pastime.