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Ecuador 2010

Last Updated on Monday, 16 August 2010 20:45 Written by Charlie White Saturday, 07 August 2010 00:00

I'm finally going to attempt to describe the experiences that I was a part of in Ecuador. It has taken almost 3 weeks to unpack this experience. The most amazing thing is that I am still experiencing Ecuador now and it's not over so this writing is only valid in the moment. The trip to Ecuador was a wonderful revival for my soul and my mind. Away from all of our worldly distractions like phones, email, work, and chores at home I was able to focus on God and people. I saw beauty in people that I haven't seen before. When we get rid of distractions and work together for God and that's all you have to think about awesome things happen. It was a time for building relationships with God, the people of Ecuador, and our team. I can't say that Holly and I have ever experienced a week like this. It was a revival for our relationship as well. I saw so much new beauty in my wife. She showed God given strength, compassion for others, and an all trusting faith. She is my superhero.

I know that I am not there and I know that things are different here in our country but honestly I can see parts of my everyday life that are now suddenly filled with a supernatural beauty that didn't exist before Ecuador. Before the trip I was always on a mission to complete the task at hand and get to the next task. Now I see my tasks as being only part of the mission. The tasks are methods used by God to put us where He needs us so that we can be a part of something so much bigger and if we are only open to it we can experience some great moments. It's not about the work, it's about His work. Don't get me wrong I have not become lazy, I still work hard and do all I can to get the job done but I am more likely to pay attention to the people that have been placed around me because there is a reason that we have all been brought together in a particular moment in time even if I never know what it is I want to be sure that I keep my eyes on Him and not miss His purpose even in the smallest things.

To some people I'm sure this all sounds like I drank some kind of Kool Aid and even a year ago I would have said the same thing. Well I'll just let you know it ain't Kool Aid it's the milk shakes.