Hi Everyone!
Well I haven't heard a lot from my parents yet. We did get to facetime with them for a little bit...last Wednesday I think it was.
The best story they had was about driving. They were on their way to a meeting that started at 7...and they didn't get there until 8:30. Someone actually had to come find them and then they followed the rest of the way. They had gotten on the "freeway" not realizing that there isn't really off ramps to exit. So they drove for 10 minutes going the wrong way and weren't able to turn around. My dad said the traffic laws there are more like suggestions. They were stopped at a red light once, and all the cars got mad and just zipped around them. Needless to say, my mom said she will NOT be driving while they are there! Hahaha. The mission presidents before them...well lets just say, they got in more than 1 accident while they were there ;)
Other than that my parents are doing well. They love being there and doing the work of the Lord. And my dad loves that the avocados are HUGE there. LOL.
Remember them and their missionaries in your prayers :)
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
First Post!
Hey everybody!! It's Jeree. I will be updating this blog on behalf of my parents. Please spread the word to anyone you know who would like to keep updated on the Riggins adventure as Mission Presidents in Ecuador.
Right now we know that they arrived in Ecuador safely. They have already had to deal with several sick missionaries...but also got to attend a baptism their first day there. They called us on Sunday night and we were able to Facetime with them for a little bit. It was awesome!
I have already experienced many blessings in my own life, from them serving the Lord. I was the only child that moved from San Diego to be close to my parents. I lived with them, or just a mile from them, for the last 7 years. When I found out they were going to be mission presidents, and then found out it would be in Ecuador, I was of course excited, but SO SAD too. I would miss them so much! And I if you know my parents at all, you know that my kids had them wrapped around their fingers. I was so sad that my children would not get to see Grandma and Grandpa for 3 years. I was dealing with their call pretty well, but as time got closer for them to leave, I expected a melt down, from me, my kids, and my parents. Last Thursday we were able to have dinner with them before they flew out at 6am Friday morning. There were NO TEARS!! I was at peace and so were my kids...and I think my parents were as well ;) They haven't even been gone for a week yet, but I am already optimistic that 3 years will go by fast, and that we will survive without them up the street from us.
My parents are so amazing and the people and missionaries of Ecuador are lucky to have them!
Right now we know that they arrived in Ecuador safely. They have already had to deal with several sick missionaries...but also got to attend a baptism their first day there. They called us on Sunday night and we were able to Facetime with them for a little bit. It was awesome!
I have already experienced many blessings in my own life, from them serving the Lord. I was the only child that moved from San Diego to be close to my parents. I lived with them, or just a mile from them, for the last 7 years. When I found out they were going to be mission presidents, and then found out it would be in Ecuador, I was of course excited, but SO SAD too. I would miss them so much! And I if you know my parents at all, you know that my kids had them wrapped around their fingers. I was so sad that my children would not get to see Grandma and Grandpa for 3 years. I was dealing with their call pretty well, but as time got closer for them to leave, I expected a melt down, from me, my kids, and my parents. Last Thursday we were able to have dinner with them before they flew out at 6am Friday morning. There were NO TEARS!! I was at peace and so were my kids...and I think my parents were as well ;) They haven't even been gone for a week yet, but I am already optimistic that 3 years will go by fast, and that we will survive without them up the street from us.
My parents are so amazing and the people and missionaries of Ecuador are lucky to have them!
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