In Tuesday's blog I briefly mentioned the car accident that one of my fellow co-workers wives was involved in. That is when the saga began. Ecuadorian law basically states that those involved in auto accidents (i.e. drivers from ALL autos involved) must be placed in jail until all insurance companies have resolved their issues, and all injured persons are released from the hospital.
Despite our best efforts, my co-workers wife was placed in jail Tuesday afternoon, and was there until this afternoon, 2 nights in the clanker. I don't know all of the details at this point, but the good thing is that she can be at home tonite with her family. This family already has enough on their plate right now as they prepare for a move to Venezuela in the next month; and then for this to happen has been stressfull I am sure.
The ironic thing about this, is my co-worker (the husband) actually spent 10 days in jail after he was involved in an auto accident right after they got to Ecuador a few years ago. So now for stories sake, they can both tell their grandkids some day about how they both were in Ecuadorian jail because of auto accidents. Despite the craziness of how this sounds, and perhaps the absurdity of this Ecuadorian law, God can, and does, use all things to His glory.
The apostle Paul gave us a good example on how to conduct ourselves when we are in jail. (Not that most of us plan on being in jail.) This has also been a good reminder to us as to the extreme nature of our calling, and the situations that happen sometimes, and the raw faith that must be ready "in and out of season" to share our great news. Thanks again for your continued prayers not only for us, but those we work hand in hand with as well.
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