Sept. 14th, 1810 is the date that Cochabamba won her independence from Spain. It’s interesting that Bolivia is not said to have won her independence until 1815! But all Cochabambans agree that Cochabamba was free in 1810. [we are REALLY looking forward to THAT celebration year!] === For some interesting reading: http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/bo-c.html [description of...

September 9, 2007 Dear Friends: Our FIRST working furlough!!! We are so excited about Steven’s short trip to the U.S.! He will have the blessing of presenting our ministry in many churches across the country. His primary focus is to raise more support for work funds. We are also raising the funds for a badly needed vehicle! Please keep these needs in prayer! Last letter we told you about a Bolivian funeral. At the other end of the spectrum...

A friend mentioned how she want grocery shopping at Wally World (Wal-Mart) on Labor Day. And that got me to thinking about Wal-Mart and how MUCH time I spent there when living in the States. And speaking of Wally World, I HAVE to tell you this! lol… Down the street from us, here in Tiquipaya, there is this small shop (they are called tiendas) that often has “clothing grab bag days” out front. I don’t know how it works,...