Hacienda Of Hope

Last week Patricia & I along with Kent & Sharla Marcum were hosted by Ron & Sharon Stiff, Directors of a wonderful project named "It's About Kids". Quito is the location of "Montebello" where 10 beautiful children, formally from abandoned circumstances, now call their new home. Ron & Sharon have been in Ecuador about the same amount of time as we have and were a joy to come to know. Ron excitedly gave us a tour of their new "School of Tomorrow" and introduced us to the outstanding curriculum which was selected as the course of study from K - 12. We shared our struggles and joys over lunch with all of the kids which was deliciously prepaired by Sharon! We learn a lot and had a good day, but the unfolding of a bright new friendship was the best part of the experience!