Tuesday
Woke up early with what I hope is the last of my stomach problems for now. I want to feel good and strong and energetic to show God's light with every breath.
I'm not getting a chance to study my Spanish lessons much. I need to make it more of a priority. Fill me with Spanish words today, please Lord.
Beth made breakfast for us and then we all worked on sorting baby clothes. Kearsten worked on putting baby/momma kits together for the hospital visit.
Bethany did our devotions for today. It was about Paul and Apollos - everyone working together; God does it all; we plant the seeds as He calls us to do. After that we went back to work on the clothing. I sat on the upstairs veranda with Mary a little while. It is really humid today.
Beth fixed taquitos for lunch and the girls loved them. I had leftover pineapple chicken and mashed potatoes.
We took showers and got the VBS stuff ready and in the van. All the trashbags of balloons looked pretty funny. There was hardly any room for us!
On the way into León, it started raining. It had quit by the time we got to the Stop Light to pick up the translators, but the streets were flooded. It's amazing how fast the water builds up.
It was muddy at the village, but okay. We had to borrow a shovel from someone to remove some animal poop, but other than that, we were good to go. Story time is a big hit and the craft for today was paperplate & bean tamborines. The game was trying to pop the balloon tied to everyone's ankles. Pretty crazy. I got some good pics and videos.
We gave out some of the baby/toddler hats that I had brought down. It was so fun to see the kids with the brightly colored hats. I love taking pictures of the kids.
Before we arrived at VBS, we stopped at the park in León and bought a few souvenirs. I got a Nic shirt and a ring with a cross & the Lord's Prayer in Spanish printed on it. We stopped by the artisan shop, too. It was raining on us while we shopped, but we didn't take too long anyway.
After VBS, we got home and had hamburgers and fries (I had Chex mix). It was tasty.
We left for church in the rain. The service was awesome! Joe is the worship leader and he really makes you want to celebrate Jesus! Kaylie gave her testimony and Beth "preached". Our translators were Christopher and Hector. Hector was very nervous. I even said a few Spanish words out loud to help out. :) Mary spoke a few words at the end of the service. We loved being there. It was the first church that I attended on my first trip to Nic in March. Cool! I got to meet Joe's fiancé Marsela. She sings with the praise team. She's very sweet. I'm so happy for them. Joe said he would make a cd of music for me. I can't wait!!
On the way home we saw a man on a horse carrying a pig, who was just laying across the front of the saddle. You see some strange things on the road.
We got home in the rain and put on our jammies to get cozy. Mary and Beth both went to sleep quickly. The girls came over to my (and Beth's) room to visit. They have figured out who is going to sleep in each bunk next week when we move them into our room.
Today has been a great day and tomorrow will be good, too! God is so good!!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Nicaragua July 19, 2010
Monday
We were up at 6:30am. I washed a load of clothes and had some quiet time and reading/study time. I'm enjoying the book "Forgotten God" by Francis Chan. I looked up some of the verses that were referenced and decided that they would make a good devotion for my turn this week. We had breakfast at 7:45 and devotions today were by Beth.
The girls split into 2 VBS teams: Mary, Bethany & Kaylie are the story & Bible verse team, Beth, Kearsten & I are the crafts & rec team. Each group worked on preparing our stuff for VBS for 4 days. We packed up the prizes and supplies.
I'm resting a little and reading. My stomach is not feeling very well. My liver isn't really happy with me right now. But I'll make it! I'm glad that this week we do not have a team and it's a little bit slower schedule. Time for a shower and to get my backpack ready for the day. It's going to be a fun afternoon.
The feeding was great. I love that little village and Pastor Calderon and his wife and team who do the feedings everywhere. There were some cute babies and some of the 'cool' young guys posed for some video. I took some footage of the girls helping with the feeding. I also got some footage of Pastor Calderon preaching to the crowd and also of German explaining to the people about the plan this week for the well.
The moms let the kids eat part of their food at the feeding and then they save the rest for later. The dis are so hungry and want to eat it all at one time (which we would consider normal), but the moms want to save some so the kids will have something to eat later. It's so sad.
Beth took some donated baseball equipment to Pastor Calderon. There is a great opportunity for a sports ministry. There are so many opps for so many kinds of help. I wish we could do it all.
We went to Monte Horeb (the sewer pond village) to start our 2 day VBS. We weren't sure how many kids would be there and quite a few showed up. We were early and the kids were finishing their meager lunches and getting bathed so they could come. It was a big deal to them to have something to do.
I took some random pics of the area; a sow and piglets, dracula dog, etc. Nicas don't understand our interest in animals, especially when we think dogs are cute. Here, animals are just something you co-exist with (or eat).
We split the kids into 2 groups by age. One group started with story time and Bible verse and the other group started with crafts and rec. It worked out pretty well. Christopher and Hector were our translators for the week. We presented the Gospel and gave out candy at the end.
We got back to the house about 3:30p. The girls and I went on a beach walk. I took some pics of these lovely ladies. They bless me so much.
Beth fixed pineapple chicken and mashed potatoes for dinner. Bethany fixed a salad. We finished off the bread from the La Unión bakery. We put strawberry jam on it and called it Nic Strawberry Shortcake.
The girls cleaned up the kitchen and then worked on VBS stuff till evening. They blew up dozens of balloons for the games for tomorrow. (Have I mentioned that I HATE balloons?) The breeze was moving them all over the house. They even turned corners and ended up in the kitchen! spooky!
Beth and I went to bed early. My stomach was still not happy. But God will get me through.
I chatted with Deanna a little bit on the phone. She will be getting some alone time while I'm gone. I'm sure she can use it after having grandkids for the summer. :) I do miss her and Jet. Praying blessings over her.
We were up at 6:30am. I washed a load of clothes and had some quiet time and reading/study time. I'm enjoying the book "Forgotten God" by Francis Chan. I looked up some of the verses that were referenced and decided that they would make a good devotion for my turn this week. We had breakfast at 7:45 and devotions today were by Beth.
The girls split into 2 VBS teams: Mary, Bethany & Kaylie are the story & Bible verse team, Beth, Kearsten & I are the crafts & rec team. Each group worked on preparing our stuff for VBS for 4 days. We packed up the prizes and supplies.
I'm resting a little and reading. My stomach is not feeling very well. My liver isn't really happy with me right now. But I'll make it! I'm glad that this week we do not have a team and it's a little bit slower schedule. Time for a shower and to get my backpack ready for the day. It's going to be a fun afternoon.
The feeding was great. I love that little village and Pastor Calderon and his wife and team who do the feedings everywhere. There were some cute babies and some of the 'cool' young guys posed for some video. I took some footage of the girls helping with the feeding. I also got some footage of Pastor Calderon preaching to the crowd and also of German explaining to the people about the plan this week for the well.
The moms let the kids eat part of their food at the feeding and then they save the rest for later. The dis are so hungry and want to eat it all at one time (which we would consider normal), but the moms want to save some so the kids will have something to eat later. It's so sad.
Beth took some donated baseball equipment to Pastor Calderon. There is a great opportunity for a sports ministry. There are so many opps for so many kinds of help. I wish we could do it all.
We went to Monte Horeb (the sewer pond village) to start our 2 day VBS. We weren't sure how many kids would be there and quite a few showed up. We were early and the kids were finishing their meager lunches and getting bathed so they could come. It was a big deal to them to have something to do.
I took some random pics of the area; a sow and piglets, dracula dog, etc. Nicas don't understand our interest in animals, especially when we think dogs are cute. Here, animals are just something you co-exist with (or eat).
We split the kids into 2 groups by age. One group started with story time and Bible verse and the other group started with crafts and rec. It worked out pretty well. Christopher and Hector were our translators for the week. We presented the Gospel and gave out candy at the end.
We got back to the house about 3:30p. The girls and I went on a beach walk. I took some pics of these lovely ladies. They bless me so much.
Beth fixed pineapple chicken and mashed potatoes for dinner. Bethany fixed a salad. We finished off the bread from the La Unión bakery. We put strawberry jam on it and called it Nic Strawberry Shortcake.
The girls cleaned up the kitchen and then worked on VBS stuff till evening. They blew up dozens of balloons for the games for tomorrow. (Have I mentioned that I HATE balloons?) The breeze was moving them all over the house. They even turned corners and ended up in the kitchen! spooky!
Beth and I went to bed early. My stomach was still not happy. But God will get me through.
I chatted with Deanna a little bit on the phone. She will be getting some alone time while I'm gone. I'm sure she can use it after having grandkids for the summer. :) I do miss her and Jet. Praying blessings over her.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Nicaragua July 18, 2010
Sunday
Up at 7am, breakfast at 7:30am and left for church at 8:30am.
Kearsten is better and really enjoyed the service at Rosa de Sáron church. There was a North American speaker. A 100 year old woman was celebrating her birthday and accepted Christ. The church sang a birthday song. German translated for us.
We stopped at La Unión for VBS supplies and bread for lunch. AND to use the bathroom.
We came home for a yummy lunch fixed by Beth and the girls. Chicken with a gravy made with soup, rice, cabbage salad, and bread. It was great! Kearsten and I cleaned up the kitchen.
I rested on the bed and chatted with Beth a little, then journaled. A mosquito decided to snack on me. I hope it doesn't have any buddies!
Sr Sapo (toad) is in our shower. As long as he doesn't make any sudden moves, I'm alright.
I really need to be working on Spanish lessons. I'm using it so much less here than I do in Rogers. Hopefully, next week will be different since we won't have a lot of translators speaking English. I really want to practice. I think I'll break out the Spanish book now.
Well, the Spanish book didn't make it out after all. But I did learn the words to 2 Spanish kid's songs that we use in the Fiestas. And the girls worked on more of the VBS stuff.
We got ready for church and left at 5pm (after waking Danilo up from his nap). We stopped at Eskimo for ice cream before church. Yum!
We went to German's church tonight and it is one of the most welcoming churches I have ever been in. It was awesome.
I was asked to give my testimony and Beth was asked to preach. It was great! I talked about family and also living my life so that people will notice something different about me and ask about it. Also, talked about them being ready to answer when people ask what makes Christians so joyful. This will be a simple goal for me to always think about.
Time for bed. Thank for this day Lord.
Up at 7am, breakfast at 7:30am and left for church at 8:30am.
Kearsten is better and really enjoyed the service at Rosa de Sáron church. There was a North American speaker. A 100 year old woman was celebrating her birthday and accepted Christ. The church sang a birthday song. German translated for us.
We stopped at La Unión for VBS supplies and bread for lunch. AND to use the bathroom.
We came home for a yummy lunch fixed by Beth and the girls. Chicken with a gravy made with soup, rice, cabbage salad, and bread. It was great! Kearsten and I cleaned up the kitchen.
I rested on the bed and chatted with Beth a little, then journaled. A mosquito decided to snack on me. I hope it doesn't have any buddies!
Sr Sapo (toad) is in our shower. As long as he doesn't make any sudden moves, I'm alright.
I really need to be working on Spanish lessons. I'm using it so much less here than I do in Rogers. Hopefully, next week will be different since we won't have a lot of translators speaking English. I really want to practice. I think I'll break out the Spanish book now.
Well, the Spanish book didn't make it out after all. But I did learn the words to 2 Spanish kid's songs that we use in the Fiestas. And the girls worked on more of the VBS stuff.
We got ready for church and left at 5pm (after waking Danilo up from his nap). We stopped at Eskimo for ice cream before church. Yum!
We went to German's church tonight and it is one of the most welcoming churches I have ever been in. It was awesome.
I was asked to give my testimony and Beth was asked to preach. It was great! I talked about family and also living my life so that people will notice something different about me and ask about it. Also, talked about them being ready to answer when people ask what makes Christians so joyful. This will be a simple goal for me to always think about.
Time for bed. Thank for this day Lord.
Nicaragua July 17, 2010
Friday
Awakened by team around 6am. Fruit and pico bread for breakfast. Team pic and then they left around 7am. They were a fun team. I'm so glad that I got to meet and work with them.
The girls are still asleep. I worked on sorting through my suitcases and such. We started pulling sheets and towels from the old team so we could get them all washed up.
The cleaning ladies came at 8ish and cleaned the room for the girls to move into. We got them settled in.
Kearsten is still upset and calling home off and on all day. She'll do better, though.
We worked on separating VBS stuff and other supplies. It's rainy and gloomy.
We got cleaned up and went to Leon for grocery shopping for our week of 6 ladies. We won't have the cooks here, so we can fix our own meals. Beth is going to cook most of the meals. We went to La Unión, the bakery and open market.
We got back home and worked more on the VBS stuff for the week. Beth made spaghetti and garlic bread for dinner. The girls cleaned up the kitchen. I worked on laundry and towels. We sat around and chatted a lot.
I prayed with Kearsten and got her tucked in bed. She is doing better. I talked with Bethany and Kaylie about next week and they are excited and ready to be servants.
I'm going to read a little bit and then go to sleep. It will be nice to rest up a little after having the team last week.
There are 2 toads in our room. I wish they would hop on out of here!
I want to be a blessing to You Lord. I love You.
Awakened by team around 6am. Fruit and pico bread for breakfast. Team pic and then they left around 7am. They were a fun team. I'm so glad that I got to meet and work with them.
The girls are still asleep. I worked on sorting through my suitcases and such. We started pulling sheets and towels from the old team so we could get them all washed up.
The cleaning ladies came at 8ish and cleaned the room for the girls to move into. We got them settled in.
Kearsten is still upset and calling home off and on all day. She'll do better, though.
We worked on separating VBS stuff and other supplies. It's rainy and gloomy.
We got cleaned up and went to Leon for grocery shopping for our week of 6 ladies. We won't have the cooks here, so we can fix our own meals. Beth is going to cook most of the meals. We went to La Unión, the bakery and open market.
We got back home and worked more on the VBS stuff for the week. Beth made spaghetti and garlic bread for dinner. The girls cleaned up the kitchen. I worked on laundry and towels. We sat around and chatted a lot.
I prayed with Kearsten and got her tucked in bed. She is doing better. I talked with Bethany and Kaylie about next week and they are excited and ready to be servants.
I'm going to read a little bit and then go to sleep. It will be nice to rest up a little after having the team last week.
There are 2 toads in our room. I wish they would hop on out of here!
I want to be a blessing to You Lord. I love You.
Nicaragua July 16, 2010
Friday
Up at 6pm for breakfast. Devotions by Bobby. Part of the team went to do the Zip line and shopping. The rest of us are going into Leon later for shopping.
A few of us worked on supplies and getting the empty room ready for the girls from my home church who are going to be interns for 2 weeks. Bethany, Kaylie and Kearsten are coming in tonight.
I'm having some liver issues and I'm hoping to stay ahead of it. It's hard with the limited foods we get here. Most everything I eat, including the crackers are not good for me. But God will keep me healthy in His amazing power as He sees fit. I'm relaxing on the bed and reading and journaling.
I really need to have an attitude adjustment. I need to fill up with the Holy Spirit. I want to bless You today, Lord.
Our group went to Leon and stopped by a cellular store, La Unión and then had a nice lunch in town. We went to the market. pee-uuu!! I bought 3 flyswatter that look like hands. We stopped by a little artisan shop. Rain, Rain, Rain!!! We came back to the house and I got a little nap.
I left at 5pm with Danilo for the airport. We picked up his girlfriend to join us for the ride. A major street in Managua was closed and we got lost. We ended up at the Oriental Market, which is one of the most dangerous areas in Central America according to German. We kept driving around and calling German. Finally, he had Danilo pull over and German met us. I got in the car with German's family and we went to the airport.
Fabio (another driver) met us at the airport with his van and we waited for the girls. Ishmael and Maria Angel (German's kids) are so cute, and his wife Joanna is very sweet. We sat in the food court area until the plane landed.
German and I went to the big window and watched where people collect their luggage and go through customs. I saw the girls and gave them a big wave. We all got excited. They finally got their bags and came through the doors. German and Fabio grabbed the bags and off we went to the van.
We stopped at On the Run nearby so the girls could get some food. Kaylie and I split a combo and we gave Fabio the drink. We chatted all the way to the house during the 1.5 hour drive. It was dark and rainy, so you couldn't see any of the countryside.
When we got back home, it was kind of rowdy with the team getting ready to leave the next morning. They were having fun. It had rained all evening and was pretty damp. We made the girls beds and finally everyone went to sleep.
About 12:30am, Kearsten came and woke me up. She was very upset. She was not feeling well and she was very homesick. She couldn't stop crying. I laid in her bunk bed with her, and we talked and prayed. Finally, we called her parents. It was determined that she could take a pill to help her sleep and I laid with her until 3:00am. She got a little sleep. Bless her heart. She was so tired and it was pretty gloomy to arrive at pitch dark in the rain. But God has great plans for her. It will be worth it! His plans always are!
Up at 6pm for breakfast. Devotions by Bobby. Part of the team went to do the Zip line and shopping. The rest of us are going into Leon later for shopping.
A few of us worked on supplies and getting the empty room ready for the girls from my home church who are going to be interns for 2 weeks. Bethany, Kaylie and Kearsten are coming in tonight.
I'm having some liver issues and I'm hoping to stay ahead of it. It's hard with the limited foods we get here. Most everything I eat, including the crackers are not good for me. But God will keep me healthy in His amazing power as He sees fit. I'm relaxing on the bed and reading and journaling.
I really need to have an attitude adjustment. I need to fill up with the Holy Spirit. I want to bless You today, Lord.
Our group went to Leon and stopped by a cellular store, La Unión and then had a nice lunch in town. We went to the market. pee-uuu!! I bought 3 flyswatter that look like hands. We stopped by a little artisan shop. Rain, Rain, Rain!!! We came back to the house and I got a little nap.
I left at 5pm with Danilo for the airport. We picked up his girlfriend to join us for the ride. A major street in Managua was closed and we got lost. We ended up at the Oriental Market, which is one of the most dangerous areas in Central America according to German. We kept driving around and calling German. Finally, he had Danilo pull over and German met us. I got in the car with German's family and we went to the airport.
Fabio (another driver) met us at the airport with his van and we waited for the girls. Ishmael and Maria Angel (German's kids) are so cute, and his wife Joanna is very sweet. We sat in the food court area until the plane landed.
German and I went to the big window and watched where people collect their luggage and go through customs. I saw the girls and gave them a big wave. We all got excited. They finally got their bags and came through the doors. German and Fabio grabbed the bags and off we went to the van.
We stopped at On the Run nearby so the girls could get some food. Kaylie and I split a combo and we gave Fabio the drink. We chatted all the way to the house during the 1.5 hour drive. It was dark and rainy, so you couldn't see any of the countryside.
When we got back home, it was kind of rowdy with the team getting ready to leave the next morning. They were having fun. It had rained all evening and was pretty damp. We made the girls beds and finally everyone went to sleep.
About 12:30am, Kearsten came and woke me up. She was very upset. She was not feeling well and she was very homesick. She couldn't stop crying. I laid in her bunk bed with her, and we talked and prayed. Finally, we called her parents. It was determined that she could take a pill to help her sleep and I laid with her until 3:00am. She got a little sleep. Bless her heart. She was so tired and it was pretty gloomy to arrive at pitch dark in the rain. But God has great plans for her. It will be worth it! His plans always are!
Nicaragua July 15, 2010
Thursday
Woke up early. Retaining way too much fluid. Trying to drink a bottle of water before breakfast. Need to "purify" my body and my spirit. It's so hard to catch up when I get behind on drinking water. It sneaks up on you fast.
Everyone is really tired, but it's our last work day. Everyone is pumped and excited to continue the work that God sent them here to do.
"Amos 4:12b Prepare to meet thy God" was written on the backs of the ushers' tshirts at the crusade. They were from many churches and many denominations. Some were more charismatic, some ladies had lace head coverings (and jean skirts). All were working together for the Kingdom.
I love the Kingdom work attitude here. Not like back home where it's more about 'reaching people' for 'our' church. Here, it's gathering people to God's family and His Kingdom. So basic and true to God's purpose for our lives.
Blessings to the Pastors and workers who have to go through so much more than we do to 'encounter' a lost person, to have church together, even just to survive. I am humbled in their shadow of dedication.
We are going to do 3 Fiestas back to back, a radio program and also Pastor's conference this morning. I'm going to try to video some of the activities today.
My stomach is kind of queazy, so I got some ritz crackers and orange juice. Riding in the vans all day long can get to you.
I got to go to the radio station again today. It was good to ride in the back of the truck again instead of in the van. It helped my stomach. Jessica was a lot of fun at the radio station. I videoed her speaking and singing and the place in general. I also videoed the engine of the truck (which has some strange parts that I know did not come with the truck when new!). They guys thought I was loca. Then got embarassed when they realized that I could understand them. I agreed that I am loca.
We got back to the church and waited with the guys for the vans.
We hit On the Run and then went home for lunch, shower and rest. Leaving at 3pm for Leon and then the crusade.
Walked around Central Park in Leon and bought a bag. Had ice cream at Eskimo. Stopped at On the Run and then picked up Iris on the way to the crusade. She is going to translate Beth's testimony and is scared to death. In fact, she is trembling. I prayed with her in the van.
At the crusade site, we all prayed together in a big group, then we split into smaller groups and prayer walked the area.
A trio from the team sang a song, Beth gave her testimony and Buddy preached the message.
German's family was at the crusade. I took lots of pics of kids. It started sprinkling just as the crusade was over.
We stopped at On the Run and one van stayed behind with the translators while the rest of us went on to the house for dinner (which was chicken spaghetti with chopped up weenies). Interesting, but not bad.
I took a shower and relaxed. Glad I don't have to get up early tomorrow. Love being here. Thank you God.
Woke up early. Retaining way too much fluid. Trying to drink a bottle of water before breakfast. Need to "purify" my body and my spirit. It's so hard to catch up when I get behind on drinking water. It sneaks up on you fast.
Everyone is really tired, but it's our last work day. Everyone is pumped and excited to continue the work that God sent them here to do.
"Amos 4:12b Prepare to meet thy God" was written on the backs of the ushers' tshirts at the crusade. They were from many churches and many denominations. Some were more charismatic, some ladies had lace head coverings (and jean skirts). All were working together for the Kingdom.
I love the Kingdom work attitude here. Not like back home where it's more about 'reaching people' for 'our' church. Here, it's gathering people to God's family and His Kingdom. So basic and true to God's purpose for our lives.
Blessings to the Pastors and workers who have to go through so much more than we do to 'encounter' a lost person, to have church together, even just to survive. I am humbled in their shadow of dedication.
We are going to do 3 Fiestas back to back, a radio program and also Pastor's conference this morning. I'm going to try to video some of the activities today.
My stomach is kind of queazy, so I got some ritz crackers and orange juice. Riding in the vans all day long can get to you.
I got to go to the radio station again today. It was good to ride in the back of the truck again instead of in the van. It helped my stomach. Jessica was a lot of fun at the radio station. I videoed her speaking and singing and the place in general. I also videoed the engine of the truck (which has some strange parts that I know did not come with the truck when new!). They guys thought I was loca. Then got embarassed when they realized that I could understand them. I agreed that I am loca.
We got back to the church and waited with the guys for the vans.
We hit On the Run and then went home for lunch, shower and rest. Leaving at 3pm for Leon and then the crusade.
Walked around Central Park in Leon and bought a bag. Had ice cream at Eskimo. Stopped at On the Run and then picked up Iris on the way to the crusade. She is going to translate Beth's testimony and is scared to death. In fact, she is trembling. I prayed with her in the van.
At the crusade site, we all prayed together in a big group, then we split into smaller groups and prayer walked the area.
A trio from the team sang a song, Beth gave her testimony and Buddy preached the message.
German's family was at the crusade. I took lots of pics of kids. It started sprinkling just as the crusade was over.
We stopped at On the Run and one van stayed behind with the translators while the rest of us went on to the house for dinner (which was chicken spaghetti with chopped up weenies). Interesting, but not bad.
I took a shower and relaxed. Glad I don't have to get up early tomorrow. Love being here. Thank you God.
Nicaragua July 14, 2010
Wednesday
The fans came on in the middle of the night. How wonderful! We were up at 5am and had breakfast and devotions (by Ralph) and got ready for the day.
1 group went to do a women's conference at a church, where they did a little message for women, gave gifts and drew numbers for haircuts by one of the team members.
1 group went to do the 2 Fiestas in 2 sites.
Adam and I went to the radio station. We rode in the back of the little red truck that is famous for breaking down on Ralph and Seth. We held on to the rails and did some moves that we called 'Nicaraguan surfing' and reminded me of riding the subway in NYC. I loved it! Adam was very nervous about the radio and afraid that he would miss the Fiestas. I shared with him about calming down and letting God have His way. Adam is a jewel of a youth. When we got to the radio station, we sat around and talked with the guys there until time for our 'spot'. I took a lot of pictures of trees and flowers. The guys thought I was a little weird. Adam gave his testimony and I chatted just a little. I wish we would have said more about the crusade, but it's hard to think at times like that. I loved the ride back to the church in the little red truck.
When we got back to the church, Danielle was still cutting hair. It was stifling hot in the church and Danielle was very sick the night before and that morning. She is such a trooper!!
We all got back to the house for lunch, which was kind of meatloaf, beans in a ball, rice, salad, mashed potatoes and tortilla.
After lunch, I rested in our room for a while. Beth had a migraine and needed to rest in a quiet place.
We planned on leaving at 3pm so we can stop in Leon for a while before the crusade. Oooops! No one told the drivers that we wanted to leave early! The drivers and one van are gone. They were needed by German to do some things to prepare for the crusade. Beth called them and they rushed back. While we waited, some of the team sat upstairs on the veranda and sang praise songs. The neighbors sat outside on their patio and sang along, too.
We left for Leon and stopped at the bakery for pico bread. Then we went to La Unión for coffee, etc to take home.
The crusade was great!! I loved the music and all the crowds. A quick stop at On the Run and home for a late dinner.
The cannelloni were in the oven, but were kind of cold from sitting there for hours, so I skipped dinner. I had eaten most of a bag of Chex Mix in the afternoon, so I wasn't all that hungry. It was too late for me to eat anyway, because of meds. I need to lose a few pounds anyway.
Beth told me some more items that are needed for next week, so I gave up texting Kaylie and called her instead. Bless her heart for getting these things last minute. I called and asked Nana Ruth to give her the Walmart card tomorrow.
Going to bed with a sodium headache. Feet are swelled, but I'm not too tired. Remembering that Hixel and I juggled the container of 30 eggs all evening in the van. It was so funny.
I hope I get good sleep and have sweet dreams.
God is so good.
The fans came on in the middle of the night. How wonderful! We were up at 5am and had breakfast and devotions (by Ralph) and got ready for the day.
1 group went to do a women's conference at a church, where they did a little message for women, gave gifts and drew numbers for haircuts by one of the team members.
1 group went to do the 2 Fiestas in 2 sites.
Adam and I went to the radio station. We rode in the back of the little red truck that is famous for breaking down on Ralph and Seth. We held on to the rails and did some moves that we called 'Nicaraguan surfing' and reminded me of riding the subway in NYC. I loved it! Adam was very nervous about the radio and afraid that he would miss the Fiestas. I shared with him about calming down and letting God have His way. Adam is a jewel of a youth. When we got to the radio station, we sat around and talked with the guys there until time for our 'spot'. I took a lot of pictures of trees and flowers. The guys thought I was a little weird. Adam gave his testimony and I chatted just a little. I wish we would have said more about the crusade, but it's hard to think at times like that. I loved the ride back to the church in the little red truck.
When we got back to the church, Danielle was still cutting hair. It was stifling hot in the church and Danielle was very sick the night before and that morning. She is such a trooper!!
We all got back to the house for lunch, which was kind of meatloaf, beans in a ball, rice, salad, mashed potatoes and tortilla.
After lunch, I rested in our room for a while. Beth had a migraine and needed to rest in a quiet place.
We planned on leaving at 3pm so we can stop in Leon for a while before the crusade. Oooops! No one told the drivers that we wanted to leave early! The drivers and one van are gone. They were needed by German to do some things to prepare for the crusade. Beth called them and they rushed back. While we waited, some of the team sat upstairs on the veranda and sang praise songs. The neighbors sat outside on their patio and sang along, too.
We left for Leon and stopped at the bakery for pico bread. Then we went to La Unión for coffee, etc to take home.
The crusade was great!! I loved the music and all the crowds. A quick stop at On the Run and home for a late dinner.
The cannelloni were in the oven, but were kind of cold from sitting there for hours, so I skipped dinner. I had eaten most of a bag of Chex Mix in the afternoon, so I wasn't all that hungry. It was too late for me to eat anyway, because of meds. I need to lose a few pounds anyway.
Beth told me some more items that are needed for next week, so I gave up texting Kaylie and called her instead. Bless her heart for getting these things last minute. I called and asked Nana Ruth to give her the Walmart card tomorrow.
Going to bed with a sodium headache. Feet are swelled, but I'm not too tired. Remembering that Hixel and I juggled the container of 30 eggs all evening in the van. It was so funny.
I hope I get good sleep and have sweet dreams.
God is so good.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)