MY VIEW OF TEXT MESSAGES

With modern technology it seems that text messaging is becoming more and more common and used in occasions that a few years ago we would never have thought of using. Personally, I like text messages. They are a quick and easy way to keep in touch. However, there are occasions I feel that a text message is just totally inappropriate and inconsiderate. Here are my thoughts:

• Never text a get well greeting; A personal call adds that special "I really care" feel;
• Don't use texting to make a return visit unless you know the person very well and have established a close relationship;
• NEVER text someone that a loved one has died; That's just too cold and impersonal. Spend the extra $ to call personally.
• Don't text during mealtimes; make the time to talk and have meaningful conversations with your friends and loved ones.
• Don't text when at social gatherings unless it is an emergency; you give the impression you rather be with someone else.

These are just my musings and are not meant to offend anyone. If you have a problem with any of the above, just send me a text message...Ha Ha.

Update

The drought is officially over and the river levels are back to normal. They are still rationing the electricity, so everyday for 2 to 3 hours we have no power. That should be until the end of February.

OUR NEW CO AND WIFE

We have a new circuit overseer and wife that we got to meet a couple of weeks ago while they were visiting our hall. Manuel and Ester Estevez. A lovely couple from Spain. They have been serving in Ecuador for 11 years and have been recently assigned to Cuenca. A great couple and lots of fun and, of course, very encouraging. We are looking forward to their tenure here.

The Kellys

Here's the picture of the new family in our congregation that I promised to post. From left to right: Amber, Amelia, Tanya and Brian. The Kelly family from Australia. They are a great addition to the congregation and very zealous in the ministry.

Update On RV

Remember I told you about the woman that I met and said she wanted more information about how a wife can fulfill her role? I got her home today. Her name is Rosa. She immediately invited us in and got the chairs out for us to sit down. I opened my Teach book to the chapter on Family and we started to read the information. She got out her bible and read all the scriptures. Then her two older daughters, Estefania 15 and Tanya 17, came down and joined the discussion. They all really enjoyed the information and they invited us back next week. Isn't that great?!!!!!

What a Day!

Yesterday was just a wonderful day in the ministry. Started out making return visits. Two weeks ago I met a woman and offered the Teach book. I emphasized the chapter on family and she wanted more information on how a wife can fulfill her role. We tried to go back several times, but without finding her home again. Yesterday, I met her two daughters who told me that their mom was really looking forward to my returning and for me to please come back. That was encouraging. So, we made plans to try to get back with her on Friday afternoon. Then, we made another return visit with Adelaide down the road. She wasn´t home either, but as we were walking up the hill to get back to the car, here she comes walking home. She recognized me and asked if I had come by to visit her. I said yes, and she invited us back to the house and we began the first chapter in the Teach book. Things are beginning to look up again!

Aimee and Steve are Off!

Aimee and Steve left yesterday for the international convention in Johannesburg, Africa! This will be Aimee´s first international and we are so excited for her. The only hiccup is that we couldn´t go with them. They will be gone 3 weeks. Can´t wait to hear all the experiences and see the pics. Hopefully, I will be able to share some with you.