Otro Vez: Estamos en Nicaragua

This is my second attempt to update our blog, the first time the power went out several times and so finally I turned my computer off and lost it all.

So the fans are back on, I mean the power, the kids are all asleep and I will tell you briefly what's going on....

We successfully made it here through a huge storm of rain and lightening with all 16 of our bags and the loss of one arm! God is good, I know He has gone before us, with us and is following close behind!

My friend Larry presented me with a cell phone upon our arrival ~ with his number programmed in so I can call for anything!

All of Williams Nicaragua dreams were fulfilled today: mangoes in the masses on the ground right outside our door and geckos tonight! They are so golden and small that he mistook them for peaches! The workers at the Villa found him a beautifully ripe coconut and chopped it open for a refreshing drink of milk ~ not what he expected!

Maggie is missing her friends and being closely watched by 15 beautiful Nicaraguan girls. We went swimming this afternoon with 3 of the girls and it was a great chance for her to connect with a few of the younger girls; Erminia, Brittany and Maria. Perla has taken her under her wing and is determined to make her comfortable.

Josh was a bit bummed at the pool when he couldn't jump and dive like the rest but fell sound asleep in a hammock in the shade and seemed pretty peaceful. He said his favorite thing today was seeing how everything works and who all the people are.

We are doing well. It will take us awhile to figure out "normal" and how to do all of this but I am confident that God is near.

Please pray for Williams eyes, they are bothering him today. Pray that the kids adjust quickly. Pray that I can remember to pack well for our days out.

Thank you for all of your love and support!

Good night!

PS I figured out that my first team doesn't come until Saturday, this is very good so we have a few more days to adjust.

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