Until next time...

Today was my first full day back in the "states." It's been a ride (literally). I'm glad to be back with family and friends after our short trip, but I still miss being there. It's a difficult feeling to describe. Here I can be with family and friends, and I can work on the projects that have been sparked over the last 10 days. But when I'm "there" it feels right. We'll see how these next days, months, and years unfold. As updates arise over time with progress, missions, and developments, I will continue to use this blog as a "newsletter" of sorts with all relevant information, links, and pictures.

For now, here are the main projects we need to focus in on as our immediate goals:

1) Vera Cruz Baseball Association---Headed up by Bradley Wright (USA) and Regan Downs (Vera Cruz, Nicaragua)

The Vera Cruz area is in desperate need of baseball instruction, organization, leagues, clinics, camps, equipment, fields, etc. I could go on and on. In any event, the first "trial run" of a little league baseball association in Vera Cruz will take effect in January. Until then, all the equipment, time, support, and suggestions you may have will be greatly appreciated and put to good use. Vera Cruz is a community with great potential. Right now many of the neighborhood kids are drop-outs, druggies, drunks, and thieves as a lifestyle and as a means for existence. This league will be an exclamation to their already fevered love for the game of baseball. Keep kids busy and they'll walk a straight line. Show them discipline and they'll succeed on their own accord. Show them you care and they'll care for others.

2) The International Baseball Academy of Central America---Headed up by Roger and Carolyn Keeling of Gran Pacifica, Nicaragua.

The Keelings are amazing people. Please look into their organization. They are doing GREAT things in places that most would turn away from. Their main need to make the IBACA a reality is funding. If you know of anyone or any organization that might be interested, please do not hesitate to let us (Brad Wright and myself) know. This will happen; and when it does, lives will change. Phase 1 requires nearly $2 million. There are three phases. An influx of investment and opportunity for these kids such as the IBACA will make an indescribable impact on the future of Nicaragua and its youth.

This is only the tip of the ice burg. There are developments that need to be made, contacts to develop, and meetings to move forward. As all these things progress, so will updates and blog-things.

I love you all!! As always... none of this would ever be remotely possible without your dedication to the betterment of others and your selfless, kind heart. Thank you! :)

Until next time... "10-4 Good buddy!"

Meredith

1 Corinthians 13:13