Its hard to believe that we really only have one more day here in Cochabamba.(The blog gets written at the end of our day). In some ways we are only settling into the routine of life here and its time to say goodbye. Routine however is not a word to describe life here.!
Our Sunday began with church,worship being led by Aubrey and Winder, and the sermon on the good Samaritan delivered by Susie,translated by Gwen.Ray gave his testimony which will have touched several people present as drugs and crime are such a part of life here.The service concluded with a very intimate communion, sharing as part of a worldwide family. We also gave the church here a picture of High Street Church to strengthen our links as a church family.
I know it may seem like all we do here is go out to have fun , today was no exception with a trip to a supberb restaurent for Sunday lunch. Essentially a carvery with lots of different meats (including chicken heart for a few brave folks and Eva. Chicken heart is her favourite).Numerous salads were tried, some a little on the hot side of spicey! Desserts followed and most of us didnt translate “1 or 2 only”, rather we tried as many as we could and all were fabulous.
The afternoon was a rest time but come the evening we were out again as a team with people from the church to the home of Lydia and Chris. Lydia is Bolivian but lives with her family in Brussels making frequent trips home. The short service at their house was also used to dedicate Patti and Angels two children to the Lord. Aubrey and I had been asked to be their Godparents, so it was a very special time for us. For those of you who know my vision of adopting two kids from south america, you willl be relieved to know that we are Godparents and the children will be staying in Bolivia! it does however give us a strong and continuing link to this family and to Iglesia la Corona.
Angel, Patti and the children with Aubrey and Rosey
The dedication service was followed by a Ceilidh, followed by supper round the bonfire and Patti produced a fantastic cake saying Gracias H.S.P.C! (the best cakes I have tasted are in Bolivia) 
Thank you again for all your love and support. The internet went down last night before we could send this blog so we are now in our last day! Some of the team are still struggling with minor illnesses so please do continue to pray for all of us. See you soon, love Rosey
It looks like you have all had an amazing time and have made a real difference. Well done for all your hard work, it has been a real joy and an inspiration to read the blog every day. David and I have been following the blog every day and are glad to see that you are all well and putting your hearts and souls into the important work you are doing. I can’t think of anybody who would make better Godparents than Aubrey and Rosey!
Hopefully see you soon,
love Krissy x
Thank you so much for sharing with me. Gods grace has been
with you all in abundance. Ifeel as though all the church family have been with you in sprit.
Well done everyone and have a safe journey.
lots of love.
Ann
ps: 7 month old baby karlea (Duncan) went through her operation this morning to repair a hole in her heart.
Everything went well and the doctors are very pleased.
We all need to give praise to God for his goodness
Hi Susie and Tim and Jonah – and team- Good to have been in Daily contact by Blog- Trust those who are=under the weather as they say recover quickly and that you will all have a safe and pleasent journey home , bringing many happy memories with you and leaving some folk there with many happy memories also.
Every Blessing
John Burns
Congratulations to you all for working so hard and so well together. We’re sure that you will feel you have received so much more than you have given and have experienced a special blessing of love, joy, grace and peace even as you have blessed others. We will never forget our visit to Bolivia and we’re sure you won’t either. It has been wonderful to follow your blog and read each of your contributions, Jonah seems to have been a very capable team leader! We look forward to seeing him and his personal assistants soon and his senior aide in due course. Have a safe journey home (or to New Zealand!)
With love to your hosts Gwen, Marcos, Sara & Eva,
Colin, Joanna, Emily & Sam.