Spanglish

                This is what happens when you speak English and then are learning to speak Spanish.  Phrases come out in English that have a Spanish sentence structure (Ex. Look at that dog black with the collar red.) , and words are said that are not correct in either language!  This tends to happen quite a bit, and sometimes we even mix in some Spanish in our conversations with one another.  We have been in language school for a month now and are learning a ton, thanks to much study and God’s grace.

                Trevor was able to preach last Sunday at our church since our pastor had to be away.  He used an interpreter and did great!  (It’s a bit hard to preach when you have to stop after every sentence for it to be translated!)  We are enjoying our church; the people there are very friendly, and the kids all enjoy their classes. 

We are slowly but surely understanding more and being able to carry on more conversations.  The boys are also starting to pick up some Spanish.    Lane was watching one of the Toy Story movies the other night, and there’s a part where Buzz Lightyear gets switched to Spanish mode.  Lane exclaimed, “Whoa!  This is in Spanish!”  He’s so funny.  The boys  also watch cartoons in Spanish.  As they’re exposed to it, they just soak up new words.  If only it were that easy for adults!      

Trevor watched the boys today so I could go to a Tico cooking class.  I had a great time and was amazed that I could understand a good deal even though the class was taught in Spanish.  I learned how to make several things including Arroz con Pollo and Tres Leches.  I’m really excited to try making them on my own! 

Thank you so much for your prayers and support.  Remember baby Cana this week – we’re taking her to downtown San Jose on Tuesday to get her next round of baby vaccinations.  Also, please continue to pray that we will learn the language well so that we can effectively build relationships with the people of Ecuador.