Genesis 28:15

Well it's the day I have been dreading since I knew that I was coming on this trip. The day that I have to leave my heart here in Ecuador. But more of that later. This last week has been one of the best weeks of my life as we worked with 3 groups from Florida, Arkansas, and Kentucky in the jungle for one of our kids camps. We had 190 children in total at the camp, and it is a miracle in itself that we fit that much people in the camp. I was able to teach English, one of my favorite things in the whole world. It was so much fun to see kids learning another language! The children in the jungle are very different because they literally have nothing, but have everything at the same time. These children passionately love Jesus and it is so obvious in their worship and ways. It was a great week to spend with these children and experience the Lord in a different way. So many fun times and funny experiences that I can't wait to share with all of you. Thursday, I got the privilege of working with the other staff in La Tangugha in a medical clinic. I was one of the translators for the glasses department, and it was such a blessing to watch some people being able to see for the first time. I have always had a heart for people that can't see because I have had glasses since I was 5, and my eyesight is so bad that doctors say that they can not even fix it with surgery. So my heart goes out to people like these.
  The last couple of days have been some of the hardest of my life. I have had to say so many see-you-laters that my heart is literally in my stomach and is aching. The people I have met here are so incredible and have become my family. I know you must get tired of me posting that on Facebook and Instagram and on here, but I mean what I say. Chacauco is my home and the staff is my family. Each staff member is so incredible and brings something different to the table that no one else brings. My heart is breaking as I say see-you-later to people that I have known since I was 14 and have invested and poured so much into my life. This summer has been unforgettable to say the least, and has been a real game changer in my life and what I want to do for the rest of my life. The Lord has given me so much clarity on areas that I needed clarity about my future. As many of you know, my heart is in orphanages and that I am going to open one, one day. This summer the Lord has shown me so many things and so many options that I know that's what I am going to do for the rest of my life. The Lord has even shown me a city and ways to open an orphanage in that city, and I am so grateful and excited for what the future holds for me.
     Now, many people have asked me if I am coming back to Chacauco next summer, and I will tell you the honest truth: I have no earthly idea. I know Ecuador is where God wants me, but due to some scholarship and school things I am not sure if I will be able to come to Chacauco next summer, even though that breaks my heart even more. But, I am trusting the Lord because He knows the plans for me and His plans are precious, prosperous, and perfect for my life. And who am I to say no to His perfect plan? I am hoping that I will return and praying, but we will just have to see what happens with my school and the scholarship requirements. I know that ALL things work together for my good, whether I can see it or not. Despite sorrow and uncertainty I am clinging to one very, very, very important verse that the Lord has promised me.

"I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you"
Genesis 28:15

"Yo estoy contigo. Te protegeré por dondequiera que vayas, y te traeré de vuelta a esta tierra. No te abandonaré hasta cumplir con todo lo que te he prometido"
 Génesis 28:15

Thank you so much for reading along with me in this journey. I love you all so much!

Morgan Ramsey
Isaiah 6:8