Life...

So here are a few of the things going on in the Sedaca household these days.
-- Santiago's work is going well. He's been able to travel a bit - to Cuenca, Manta, and Colombia - to continue to gather information for the project and try to move the ball forward.
-- I/Nicole restarted my Spanish classes. I should be fluent by next Wednesday if my planning holds. Poco a poco. I have a good teacher, and am enjoying it.
-- Jacob is doing great. He now goes to a nursery school for a couple of hours so he has more interaction with kids and exposure to Spanish. (Having 6 adults around him - 4 of which speak English primarily - needed to be balanced out.) He has said his first word in Spanish - agua!! We are so delighted and humored. He has also developed a word for Timmy. Since we usually say Timothy's name in a high pitched voice, Jacob does as well. He loves his brother, giving him kisses when he sees him. Here's a picture of Jacob "sharing" his book with Timothy. (OK - in reality, we've taken to calling Jacob our gentle giant because he is quite a large being in comparison to little Timothy, who gets a look of horror everytime Jacob and his wild locks approach. :)

-- Timothy is growing every day. He smiles a great deal, and is very responsive when you talk to him. He's sleeping well, which is a gift to his Mom!
-- Santiago and I are enjoying our respective Bible study classes at church and looking forward to engaging more in the church. We have met a number of really nice folks through those classes, the Embassy, work, and elsewhere.

As for the world beyond our frontdoor... Ecuador is primed for a major election this Sunday. Citizens will elect representatives for a Constituent Assembly that has the daunting task of redrafting the constitution. It is a major development in Ecuador, and will have a major impact on Ecuador's future. We're curious to see how things develop. ~~ On another note, I am so heartened by the courage of the Burmese people who have taken to the street against their dictatorship. We are praying for their strength and courage in the face of such oppression.