Casey's update from Ecuador!

my most memorable experience in Ecuador was seeing the scenery and how different it is from the us. poor here is nothing like poor there. those people have absolutely nothing. the trip has changed my life. i have taken shorter showers and cold ones at that. i also have become much more conscious about food and not to take to much or waste it. i was very intrigued by the patients stories and how they got to where they are today. i have made a little spot in my heart for them and i do my best to pray for them every single day. the biggest lesson i learned from all of the patients and kids in this past week would have to be live simply and take NOTHING for granted. i was also pleased with the fact that i did not get sick! i was healthy the whole trip; i was in a safe environment and i could not have asked for a better trip with better people! i have made friendships that will last a lifetime. i hope there will be many more trips to come so others can experience the same things that i will cherish for the rest of my life!

Casey with Jair, one of the students at Rostro de Cristo's after-school program, Semillas de Mostaza.