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Buenos Dias!!! We arrived back to Managua last night very tired. What an amazing time we had, the kids did great. It rains like CRAZY there. I cannot write more now because we are headed to the beach with the girls from the villa.

I probably cannot send much detail until our team leaves tomorrow. Our family plans to find a quiet place to go away to for at least 2 nights, it is very needed! I still have not spent time with Dwight and we need time!!!!!!!

I have much to tell about Yeyling, the girl I met at HAT a few weeks ago and praise God 3 people accepted Him as their Savior in Rio Blanco!!!! Yeyling was one of them!!!

Love you all! Thanks for praying. Jaimi hurt her hand in the river, we are watching it and Billy has been struggling with an intestinal pain. There was a doctor in Rio Blanco that visited both of them and they are both being treated for their pains but please pray for wisdom and health for both.

I will write soon and hope to put pictures up!!!

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  1. AbbyJuly 21, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Did you go on the river "hike" again? I am glad no one floated away :)

    Glad to hear you guys had a great time...I can't wait to hear more about it!

    xoxo
    Carly

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  2. adalaeJuly 21, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Oh Rio Blanco! I miss you so... That's so awesome that you saw people get saved!! And Yeyling sounds so close to Beyling the girl I knew! Have so much fun these last few days and I cannot wait to hear more stories! Te quiero!
    P.S. Do you think if i sent forward edge a letter they could send it down with the next team? Thanks

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  3. UnknownJuly 22, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Buenos noches mi familia! I LOVE checking in with your blog. It's awesome to hear it all. You are doing a great job telling your story. Please say hello to the kiddos. It's a bit quiet in Edmonds without you guys. I visited solo for an overnight last week. We are very much excited for our get-together next month! Girls keep talking about it... They miss their cousins. Y'all enjoy every minute! WE LOVE YOU. -Lucy

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