 Arriving at Guayaquil Temple The Howards in Ecuador |
 Our children Zane, Heather, Carlene, Jess visiting Aunt Stanlie Gail in Albuquerque |
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A VERY
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SO DEAR TO US! |
 Janeen teaches quilting to the members |
 They celebrate Christmas, and especially the New Year with fireworks |
 Temple workers Emy and José Vera and their four childen preparing José Gabriel to leave for his misison to Perú |
 Joseph in the Manger, Guayaquil, December 2010 |
We have had an eventful 8 months so far in our mission. I am sorry I haven't continued with my "mission letter". Everything just got so busy for us and I haven't taken the time needed to compose one. Believe me though you have been in our hearts and thoughts all the time. We may be a few thousand miles away but you are with us on this exciting journey. Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, love, friendship etc., etc. all along the way. We truly feel it! |
 Hermana Landetta |
 The home teachers came to visit our shift while we were off duty |
 When the temperature is below 70 they bundle up to stay warm |
 The temple is beautiful at night |
 I fish one day each month: click on the photo |
 Friends stick together |
 My assistant and scheduler, Emy Gabriela Vera |
 Emy Gabriela, Jose Gabriel, Jennifer, José Andrez Vera |
 Missionaries of the temple at the manger in front of the temple |
 Max keeps track of us (and everyone else) at the security shack |
 The Wrights hosted us in SLC in May |
There have been earthquakes, volcano eruptions, the beginning of a coup in this country, and much much more to add to our exciting time here! However, there have been many, many more life-changing events to strengthen our faith, testimony of our Savior and His work here on the earth than we could ever have imagined. |
 We trained in the Provo Temple |
 The missionaries in our MTC district |
 Latin American Missionaries at the MTC |
 Fun times with fun people. The Vera family has become very close to us. We are with them almost every day. |
 Carlos Sánchez y Leidi y las niñas |
 Camila and Gabriela Sánchez with their parents |
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For those of you who remember us talking about Brother Sanchez, he has had one operation since we have been here. He is supposed to have 9 more, but the doctor actually closed the wound this time so he doesn't have to clean it out twice a day. He is now looking for work (uses the wheelchair and crutches still and will do so for a long time perhaps forever). Brother Sanchez has great faith and looks on the bright side of things. |
 The temple neighborhood |
 Coconut Palms on the temple grounds |
 The gardens of the temple |
 The flowers that bloom in December |
 The gardens completely encircle all the buildings of the temple, even places rarely seen |
 The temple gardeners work Monday
- Saturday
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 Street vendor on a bicycle |
  My rooftop garden |
 Tropical vegetables |
 Tropical fruits |
| This is one of my latest Christmas Carols. It is about the 3 Wise Men. |
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 Families are eternal, thanks to the temple |
Going to the temple 5 days a week never loses its luster. We are amazed at how much we learn each time we are there. The "obreros" (workers) really love the missionaries and we feel that love so strongly with their "abrazos fuertes" (strong hugs) and sweet endearments they call us. Actually they call everyone these endearments, but it feels really special to me (Janeen). They may say "princesa, amorcita, dulce, belleza, amor, mi corazon, and many more. |
 El Camino de los Inca, 4,000 meters |
 Temple workers, the Andrades, hosted us at their beach house for five days. They are very special friends who take good care of us. |
 Click for more photos of my fishing trips |
 We love the beach for the sand which is there. Sister Howard has a large collection of sand dollars, too bad you can't buy anything with those dollars. |
 Hermano José Vera takes me everywhere |
 Emy Gabriela, my 20 year old viola student |
 Decorating the hallway for Christmas |
 Sister Howard decorated our apartment door with a Poinsettia theme |
 I tune every week |
 I sing every week |
 She is surrounded by people who love her every day |
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 Sister Howard taught Hermana Valero how to quilt. In a few weeks she finished this while working full time. |
 Click on the photo for my videos
about Ecuador
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 The church
has been inEcuador for 45 years now and there was a beautiful program put on where they honored the first ones who became members and have stayed faithful all these years. It was an inspiring program with slideshow, music, dance and talks. |
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 Click on photo to see Sister
Howard's tribute
to her sister, Stanlie Gail
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 Stanlie Gail Ables Andrews We love you 1 September 1946 - 24 December, 2010 |
We celebrate Christmas so failthfully and so sincerely, because we believe in Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. We invite all to follow Him that you may have peace in your heart and eternal life in the worlds to come. A Letter to My Children Christmas readings in the Book of Mormon and the Bible |
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