The pictures below are from: New Song Ministries site, Lake Managua, and a picture of the volcano just outside of Leon.
When I finished the blog post from yesterday, I assumed my day was coming to a close and we were going to get some rest in preparation for the long drive back to Managua (Demo had to be back for Seminary School in the city early, so we set a 5:30 am departure time). After I closed up my computer, I began to gather my bags. Diego came out of his room and asked if Brad and I wanted to move our things there where it is much cooler while we talk. So, we moved (slowly) and spent the majority of the night and early morning talking and sharing with Diego. It was much needed and appreciated. It's one of those times you know you may not get a second chance to experience... so you give in and sacrifice your rest for the moment. I ended up leaving "early" (around 1 or 1:30 am) for bed, while Brad and Diego were up much later. Brad says, "I set my alarm for 5 am and I hit the pillow at 3:30," followed by a laugh and the realization that Saturday morning will be rough for good reason.
But, none-the-less, we got Demo to class on time, checked in to a local hotel, and passed out for a good 3 or 4 hours. The rest was much needed. We really didn't have a good rest since Wednesday night. Originally we planned to meet up with a medical mission team from North Parkersburg Baptist that was staying in the same hotel we checked into. However, as we arrived, their flight was leaving the country. We were disappointed in a missed opportunity to see familiar faces, but we will see them again soon. We wish them safe travels and a successful mission while they were here.
The rest of the day was devoted to devotion (if that makes sense). We needed to center ourselves and prepare for the week ahead. Our schedule is filling up more and more as every day passes and we need to remain centered and focused. Although we are here on a sort of business it is still a business of God and today was a reminder of that truth. Devotion. Prayer. Reflection. Preparation.
We also set up some more appointments for the upcoming week. We've been in touch with a principal within the Nicaragua Christian Academy and we are to meet with her this week at the school. We are also planning to visit a new baptist ministry site, Centro Abem, just outside Managua.
Tomorrow we will be attending church in Vera Cruz with the boys from the Remar Orphanage. I will get to see some wonderful friends from last August. We are all pretty excited about tomorrow's service. After the service we hope to meet with some of Demo's friends that are also here on their own mission trip. They are all veterinarians coming to Nicaragua to teach agriculture and farming techniques to the people of small farming communities surrounding Managua. Hopefully everything goes according to plan. In the evening we'll finish the day at the Buzbee's farm (Open Hearts Ministries). A good ending to a good day. We'll see how that "actually" plays out tomorrow.
One story must be mentioned before I sign off. After we picked up Demo from class, we went to the mall to get coffee and talk. Demo had to leave shortly after, while Brad and I stayed and talked much longer. As we were talking, we chose to sit along a booth facing outward toward the large window and into the mall. We noticed after a while that several local people were staring at us as they walked by or while shopping at neighboring stores. We found it hilarious after some time, and it was almost as if we were the "gringos exhibit" at the local zoo. haha Maybe you had to be there... but we laughed.
Sweet dreams, all! See you tomorrow!
Mere
1 Corinthians 13:13
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