Here’s the truth: Nicaragua was uncomfortable, unpleasant and undeniably wonderful. It was the first month we used our tents. We camped out next to the baseball field at our ministry site on gravel and dirt. The heat was in the forefront and couldn’t be ignored. Since we were told April was the hottest month, it was going to be rough for us. Before we even began doing ministry, I wanted to make sure my heart was in the right place and Paul’s words were in my head. I wanted to learn that “in whatever situation I am to be content.” Philippians 4:12. Paul wrote these words to the church in Philippi from a Roman prison. Talk about being miserable. Having that imagery, my external circumstance didn’t seem that bad. I mean there were things to complain about and I can list them all for you but I don’t want to. I have had the sweetest days with the Lord in Nicaragua. No matter how my day turned out, every day with Jesus was absolutely sweeter than the day before. Sweet mornings. Sweet people. Sweet moments.
Here’s some sweet highlights from our ministry month!
This is the sunset view from our “campsite.”
Wednesday Night Youth Group. This game is called “Caballo, Caballero y Casamiento.” It is hilarious when your partner is tiny!
Friday Morning Painting. Here’s Katrina taking on the ceiling.
Friday Morning Painting. The scaffolding may not look sturdy because it’s not. 🙂
Water Sampling. Our first week, we got to serve with a water scientist and collected samples from the neighboring villages. He was researching the causes for Chronic Kidney Disease for the men in the area.
Water Sampling. Our little station.
Sunday VBS. Here’s some kids from Nuevo Amenecer.
Sunday VBS. This sweet girl wouldn’t let me go. I don’t even know her name but I had the honor of praying for her.
Abide House. Our ministry contact Lisa (right in front) is building a foster home for girls without families. The girls and I had the privilege of writing scriptures all over the foundation of her home before they continue to build. Afterwards, we prayed over each room and every corner.
Abide House. This is Ashley. She’s a gem.
Baseball Coaching. During my first practice, I got to pitch! It was a crazy mess but beautiful none the less.
Baseball Coaching. The heat was getting to the kids too. 🙂
Baseball Coaching. “Equipo” en tres!
Maranga Farming. The sweetest farmers ever! My nickname was “Cheena (China).” Ha!
Maranga Farming. We’re harvesting the maranga leaves. They kept telling me that I was too slow.
Public Transportation was always interesting. Check out the random dude in the back.
Our Last Supper together with Lisa and Cadence.
