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I hope that tonight I might be able to post a few pictures for you! Things have gotten busy since the team arrived and I am still caring for the older girls at the Villa.

We are still with out water here at the Villa. This morning before church I was brought a giant bucket of water to my shower so I could shower, Perla helped me to wash my hair. I asked if she could help wash the hair of all the girls on my team, she was pleased to help, she is such a servant!

It is so good to have Dwight here, although time together is slim. I think our trip to Rio Blanco will be a huge blessing for our team and my family! The team is great, quiet but SUPER willing and ready to go exactly when I say lets go! I am excited for God to begin to loosen their tongues! I trust that he will.

Continue to pray, God is good. Today at church Pastor Ramon talked about letting go of the things you are holding on to from the past. A perfect message for everyone to hear!

God bless you all, thank you for being a part of our experience by reading!!!!!! te quiero mucho

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  1. MeganJuly 12, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    The bucket for a shower just made me laugh... I guess the team will be flexible this week. Church felt empty today with everyone being in Nicaragua. I miss you all and am continually thinking, "I wonder what they are doing right now." Give my love to the team.

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