Heading back the long way!

We are proud to announce the birth of our baby granddaughter, Evelyn Louise Edgren! She was born to David and Shelby on July 15, measuring 8 lbs 13 oz and 21 in. We are traveling to California to see them for a few days starting August 4. From there we will travel back to Ecuador on August 10.

We are thankful that there are currently no restrictions blocking our return to Quito. We will be required to submit negative results of a Covid test in order to enter the country. The test needs to be done within 7 days of arriving in Quito. Pray that we will be able to get tests done in California with quick results.

After arriving in Quito we will be required to quarantine for two weeks again. Kristi and Lindsey will return to classes at Alliance Academy on September 1. It looks very likely that the classes will be online to start. Pray for a good adjustment back to school. Alliance expects to lose many students for the coming year because of economic challenges. Pray for the health of the school and that this year will be full of opportunities to touch people's lives for Christ.

Kristi's recovery from shoulder surgery has been going as well as expected. She has a doctor's appointment on Monday when she expects to get confirmation that she can abandon her sling and begin more intensive therapy. Pray that she won't lose ground with her recovery during the three weeks of our transition back to Ecuador.

Scott continues to be involved a little with ministry online. After we return to Ecuador he hopes to increase his involvement with this. Pray for the right opportunities to come together.