Writing, writing, all day. Magdalena teased, "I think you are more interested in writing than visiting the workshop." Not true, but deadlines definitely loom large in my mind, and today is the deadline, both for the artisan interview and for the weekly report. Tomorrow we leave for Peguche. I feel so comfortable with Magdalena and Albert, I don't really want to leave. At supper tonight, they expressed so much kindness, welcoming us to come back to visit any time. We returned the invitation in a heartfelt way.
Their son Fernando has a birthday today, and they kindly included us in the modest celebration. His response: "Muchisimas gracias!" This just totally sums up this week here. Incredibly hard-working, dedicated, gracious and hospitable, they are nevertheless grateful for their family, friends, their business, and the opportunity of a new day. We have to leave early in the morning tomorrow, Albert is driving all of us to Otavalo, as has an errand there, too, and it fits into his schedule, or more likely, can be made to fit. What a blessing they have been to us, and teachers as well. If we keep on being faithful in the little we know to do, the road will open out and offer us more opportunities than now we can imagine.
Best wishes on the next leg of your journey/mission.
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