Hitting the Road....

Well, now this time I'm the only one up!! This sleep thing can be difficult to figure out, but obviously only for me since I'm the only one not sleeping...a big nap will be in order for all of us when we get home!!

We're heading out to Chinandega today where we will be working with an organization called Amore Viviante (my pathetic translation abilities tell me that it means "love alive"). Honestly, we really don't know much about it, but Alma told us last night that we'll be doing a lot of painting. We will also have the opportunity to go out in the community and pray with the people of Chinandega. We are stopping the the Nehemiah Center this morning for a quick tour and then also stopping at a blacksmith shop run by a North American couple to do some more shopping, something we've discovered a few of us like to do on this trip ;-)

We also had the opportunity to go to Joel and Jeannie Huyser's last night. It was great to see where they live, they have a beautiful home! We got some good American food, followed by our Nica delight...eskimo! I can only speak for myself, but I believe that everyone had a great time!

We may not be able to post until the weekend, the internet connection in Chinandega is unclear, but I'm thinking it's not very good. We will post if we have the opportunity, but don't be alarmed if nothing comes until Saturday or Sunday.

Thanks for all your support, encouragement, and prayers. We have been so blessed on this trip thus far, and can only trust that God will provide for the last half. A few things to pray for...

~The people of Nicaragua. It is heartbreaking to see these living conditions and you begin to wonder why we are so blessed and they are living in such poverty. It's been eye opening to the team, but pray that we can be effective where we are at in showing them the hope of Jesus Christ.

~Health for team members. There are a few sicklings, pray that they would begin to feel better again soon!!

~Joel and Jeannie Huyser. They do amazing work here, and they are such blessings to the people of Nica and to our team. They left for the States today, pray that God will keep them safe and that He will bless their travels as they seek support and update their supporters on their work here in Nica.

I gave the team the cards from our prayer partners, it's a great reminder of how you are blessing us. Thanks for your thoughts, cards, prayers, and support, you're amazing!! Keep the prayers coming, we're loving them!