Monday, August 16, 2010
Until next time...
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday the 13th... we are so lucky
Day 8: Friday Aug 13, 2010
Last night was the first time Brad uploaded all the pictures he’s taken so far on this trip with his phone. As they were uploading to his iPhoto software, each picture flashed on the screen for a bout half a second each. It was kind of surreal. It was literally the past 8 days “flashing before our eyes.” Looking back on all the awesome memories we’ve made in such a short period of time, it makes me wish we could stay longer on one hand, but eager to return home and get to work on the other.
There is so much more to do here. Nicaragua is place where people don’t tell you, “no, that’s impossible.” Maybe that’s why I feel so compelled to be here. I’ve always had dreams and ideas. Here, they make sense…mainly because anyone you speak to here thrived on their own dreams that seemed impossible at the start. There is a process; there is a need for a plan; there are steps to take, but these things can’t be put into motion until faith backs up the future.
Yesterday was spent mainly with friends—saying goodbyes, for the most part, and following through on a promise we made to 3 little girls back home. If you remember the lemonade stand story from a previous entry, we kept our end of the bargain. We put the $100 toward a pizza party for the kids at Remar Orphanage in Vera Cruz. We all had such a great time. It was so needed. I think Brad and I had more fun than the kids, to tell you the truth. :) As we were all eating pizza and drinking “gaseosa” together, Brad video taped the kids saying “Thank you!!” to the girls from the lemonade stand (Katherine and Audrey).
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
--2 Corinthians 4:8—
As we try to make sense of this week and add action to the passion, this verse is encouraging.
I love you all! Only one or two more posts from this particular adventure to go. I’ll be sad for that, but encouraged for where this trip might lead us in the future.
Thank you! Always, thank you! :)
Mere
1 Corinthians 13:13
Thursday, August 12, 2010
3 Gringos + 11 Nicaraguans+ A Tractor- Common Sense = Adventure
We apologize for missing last night's blog session. Due to the intensity of the days' events, we've decided to write a joint blog to summarize what we've been through. We've had a long couple of days and you're about to find out why...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
7 on (day) 6
Monday, August 9, 2010
be at peace with what you know now, and be patient for what you will know later
Sunday, August 8, 2010
cow tongue.... doesn't taste like chicken.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Day 3: Preparation and Anticipation--Chcichigalpa & Managua
Friday, August 6, 2010
Day 2: New Song Ministries, Chichigalpa
First of all, I apologize for the insufficient post last night. Brad and I both pulled an "all-nighter" before boarding our plane at 6:40 am (packing, cleaning, going over schedules, and just being restless, in general). After a day of travel we were both ready to crash. So, as a quick re-cap, the day went something like this:
Thursday, August 5, 2010
we made it! :)
Sunday, August 1, 2010
mission (noun): those sent (here)
have spent the time
with my family
so many people i deeply care for