Arrival!

Hola from Ecuador! I am finally here-I can hardly believe it. First I want to say thank you to all of you who have been praying for me. I can tell God is at work and has been faithfully at taking care of me, even in my travels.
I left Des Moines yesterday morning, and once I started on my flights, everything was kind of a whirlwind. I got off one plane, found my gate, and boarded the next one right away ( I had three flights all together). Everything was a little chaotic, but I think all my travels in the past aid in me not freaking out about this things.
My first flight I sat by a gentleman named Mike. He had been a vet for 30 years ,and now was doing related work with cattle. He was very friendly, and we talked most of the time. Even when I thought our conversation was done and would start to read, he would bring up another topic. Needless to say, I did not sleep on that flight ;) He has Catholic background, so I was able to share my dad's testimony with him. We started to discuss different religions, and I was able to share some thoughts how when an you trust Christ, you live because you are accepted; I don't have to earn God's love or my way to heaven. He listened, and thought what I said was interesting. I was very thankful for the opportunity.
 On my second flight I sat in between two individuals, and though I started a conversation with one of them, I admit I was so tired I fell asleep. I was a little disappointed that I did, but I am thankful God is always at work, and He is the one that saves people.
On my third flight I sat next to a girl who is a couple years younger than I am. She had actually studied abroad in Quito before and was returning for a visit. From our conversation, I am fairly certain she is a believer. She had recently graduated from college, and she asked me for advice at what to do next. It was a blessing to share with her how God had worked in my life the past two years, and to remind her that God is always at work, even if it's hard to see at times.
 When I arrived in Quito, my friend Jorge was there waiting for me. Trying to roll 2 big suitcases and my book bag and my other roller carryon was a little tricky. I tried stacking the little one on top of one of the big suitcases, but that didn't last very long before it fell off- I had to keep it at the right angle to keep it from falling. What can I say, I am my father's daughter and was trying not to pay for the use of a cart;) Thankfully a gentleman from the airport helped me the last little bit. God looks after me, even in the little things :)
I think last night was the most sleep I have gotten in the last few weeks, so that was nice. Today is a pretty relaxed day in Quito. Tomorrow I will meet up with the other individuals taking the same class I am taking. I am guessing I won't be able to update my blog until next week, so I would definitely appreciate your prayers. I am praying for opportunities with my new classmates.I am excited to see how God is going to work!! Thanks again for all your prayers-hasta luego! :)