tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10099159225634081012024-03-12T21:46:49.896-07:00The BrackensJames, Kim, Kora and Jaden ... in Leon, Nicaragua.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-86179304278332656052012-11-28T16:33:00.000-08:002012-11-28T16:33:04.210-08:00Bittersweet Webster dictionary defines "bittersweet" as pleasure alloyed with pain. Our family is experiencing this now. We can't wait to get back to the states, but it is heartbreaking to think of leaving Nicaragua. In about two weeks, we will return to Tennessee. Although the past two years have been the hardest of our lives, they have also been the most rewarding. Our two years in Nicaragua have changed us and we will never be the same. We have seen contentment in sheer poverty. We have seen joy in destitution. We have seen peace in the midst of turmoil. The people of Nicaragua will always have a special place in our hearts. <em>Thank you Lord for giving us the opportunity to serve here. Help us to remember the things we have learned on this journey.</em><br />
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The past week was full of activities including kindergarten graduation, groundbreaking for the new auditorium, celebrating Thanksgiving with fellow American missionaries, celebrating Kora's 14th birthday, a gospel meeting, VBS and two baptisms. <br />
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Kindergarten graduation<br />
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As we prepare to return to the states, we look forward to: worshipping in English, snow, cooler weather, sitting by a fireplace, spending time with family and friends, WalMart,cheaper gas prices, and fewer power outages.<br />
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As we prepare to leave Nicaragua, we will miss: worshipping in Spanish, wearing flip flops everyday, incredible scenery, the 276 students at Nicaragua Christian School, living 30 minutes from the beach, Nica friends, missionary friends, and working with mission teams.<br />
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The hardest part about coming to Nicaragua is leaving Nicaragua.<br />
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Pray for us as we leave Nicaragua. Pray for us as we return to Tennessee. Pray for God's provisions and plans for our family.<br />
<br /><em>"For I know the <b>plans</b> I have for you, declares the LORD, <b>plans</b> to prosper you and not to harm you, <b>plans</b> to give you hope and a future". <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah 29:11&version=NIV"><strong><em><span style="color: black;">Jeremiah 29:11</span></em></strong></a></em><br />
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Dios te bendiga,<br />
James and KimUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-47937849861281475672012-10-25T17:48:00.002-07:002012-10-25T17:48:19.016-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br />The library at Nicaragua Christian School is open! Thanks to all those who donated books. There are currently 300 books in the library. If you are interested in donating to the library, please send money or Spanish children's books to Campbell St. Church of Christ 1490 Campbell St. Jackson, TN 38301.</div>
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The kids are so excited about all the books that they line up at the door waiting for the library to open. <br />
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This month we also celebrated "The day of the races", in which Nicaraguans celebrate their Hispanic and Indian heritage.<br />
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We have been treasuring each and every moment as we realize our moments are becoming fewer and fewer with each passing day. Some of our favorite activities from this past month...<br />
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We have been blessed by many new experiences and adventures over the past two years. Most recently, our VISA's expired and we were forced to leave Nicaragua for three days.....so we made a trip across the border to Costa Rica. We had a some much needed family time and enjoyed our 72 hour vacation.<br />
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James and KimUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-17794491788123680152012-09-21T21:25:00.000-07:002012-09-21T21:25:24.068-07:00Viva la adventuraLiving in Central America is definitely an adventure! Within a four day period, we felt the earthquake in Costa Rica, were under a tsunami alert, and had a nearby volcano erupt. <br />
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On September 9th, the we went to Telica for VBS.<br />
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The Elsie T. Rudd SHARE (Sharing Hope and Resources with Everyone) Program gave piglets to three families in Ojoche. </div>
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Nicaragua Christian School participated in a parade on September 15th. The school is ranked 6th out of 50 in Leon and 1st in our area for academics. </div>
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Marie Bentley, a senior high school student from our home congregation joined us for three weeks. She helped with the VBS and conducted art classes two days a week. <br />
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Kim's mom made her first and probably last visit to Nicaragua. She loved the kids at NCS, but the heat was too much for her. Emily Whipple, a thirteen year old made the trip with Kim's mom and she is already making plans to come again next summer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kora, Emily and Ellen at NCS </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emily and Kim's mom with the 80 books donated by Susquehanna Church of Christ in Pennsylvania.</td></tr>
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The same day that Kim's mom and Emily left Nicaragua, Alison Jones, Andrea Nash, Sara Maners and Linda Dyer arrived. They worked at the school every day and enjoyed experiencing Nicaragua. Sara brought bubbles, matchbox cars and dolls which were handed out in the community. Sara, Andrea and Alison brought books for the NCS library, which brings the total to 260! Bookshelves are being constructed and the library will open soon. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sara, Kora, and NCS students</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alison with some NCS students at recess</td></tr>
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James has been working on the SHARE (Sharing Resources and Hope with Everyone) project. Three families in Ojoche have been identified to begin this program. Pig pens have been built with hopes of piglets to fill the pens soon.<br />
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Ryan and Summer Bush arrived in Nicaragua about two weeks ago. We are very excited to have them here. Being in the mission field is hard. Being in the mission field alone is even harder. With the arrival of the Ryan and Summer, it reminds us that our two year commitment in Nicaragua is coming to an end. In four months, we will move back to Tennessee. We are on the last leg of the race.<br /><em>... my only aim is to <b>finish</b> the <b>race</b> and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24</em><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-35530282915580314532012-06-19T19:36:00.000-07:002012-08-15T14:56:27.257-07:00A picture is worth a thousand wordsIn the states, June and July equal no school and family vacations. In Nicaragua, June and July mark the middle of the school year and brings interns, mission teams and visitors. I would have to write a book to explain all that has happened since our last blog. It is said "<em>A picture is worth a thousand words", </em>so below are some pictures that will give you a glimpse into our lives over the past six weeks.<br />
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<strong> The Brackens visit Nicaragua</strong></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kennedy and Delany Boyd helping at Field Day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fellow American missionaries, the Price boys</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fellow American missionaries, the Spegiel family</td></tr>
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<strong>"<em>Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears be attentive to my prayers".</em></strong><em><strong> 2 Chronicles 6:40.</strong></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-52937254364161529752012-03-21T17:00:00.000-07:002012-03-21T21:45:46.987-07:00Spring Break<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John Bentley and Matthew Sorrell making cabinets for the school kitchen</td></tr>
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We were also blessed to have Mark and Tammy Maybrey<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">50 books and would love more. Visit </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">www.amazon.com</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"> and search children's books</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: small;">in spanish. Books can be dropped off at Campbell St. Church of Christ</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: small;">1490 Campbell St</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: small;">Jackson, TN 38301</span><br />
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There are 35 three year olds who need sponsors and several new students in other classrooms who need to be sponsored, as well. Visit the school website at <a href="http://www.nicaraguachristian.org/">http://www.nicaraguachristian.org/</a> to find out more about sponsoring a child.</div>
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<strong> A playground</strong><br />
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We are also hoping to complete a <strong>library</strong> and <strong>soccer field </strong>this school year. Speaking of the library.....we are in desperate need of books. You can find children's books in spanish at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">http://www.amazon.com/</a>. Please buy a book, or two, or more to donate to NCS. Books can be dropped off at Campbell Street Church of Christ. There is a group from Jackson Christian School that will be coming to NCS over spring break March 9th-16th and they can bring the books with them. The students can't wait for the library to open!<br />
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Another program we hope to kick off this year is the <strong>Elsie Tee Rudd Project SHARE (Sharing Hope and Resources with Everyone</strong>). This program was designed to provide families in <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> with an opportunity to end the cycle of poverty for their family. With the help of funds given in honor of Elsie Tee Rudd (who recently celebrated her 100th birthday), this project will supply families with livestock to breed, sell, or trade. These families will in turn provide the project with offspring which will continue to expand the project to other families. </div>
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We were honored to receive a goat as a gift from our neighbor. This gift was not intended to be a pet, as our children had hoped, but for food. After caring for him for a week and despite the protests from Kora and Jaden, the goat was grilled and served following Sunday worship services. Kora and Jaden did not attend the fellowship meal because they didn't want to even see the goat meat. Kim attended the meal, but did not partake of the goat saying that she can't eat an animal that she has met. Everyone else seemed to enjoy the goat.<br />
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On February 4th, the church at Primero de Mayo held a Vacation Bible School. There were about 100 people who attended. The morning included singing, crafts, balloon animals, face painting, games and snacks. We look forward to seeing what else God has planned for this community. </div>
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</div>Happy New from Nicaragua! We were greatly blessed by our time in the states, but we were also glad to get back to Nicaragua. During our time in the states, a new preacher was hired for the church at Primero de Mayo in Leon. Espertaco (who also goes Burrito and Enchilada) graduated from Baxter University in Honduras. While attending Baxter, Espertaco met Sergio. For those of you who don't know Sergio, he is the preacher hired last March to work at the school and he also coaches the school soccer team. Espertaco and Sergio became friends and discussed how they would love to work together one day. God has made that dream come true and we are so excited to have Espertaco, his wife, Doris and their three children working with us. <br />
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School begins February 14th....el dia de amor (Valentine's Day). Kim can't wait to see all the students, especially the 35 new 3 year olds. A playground is being planned and will hopefully be completed by the time school starts. The new preschool building is complete and we will begin setting up the 3, 4 and 5 year old classrooms over the next few weeks. In years past, the meals for the students were cooked in a home and brought to the schoool by a taxi, but this year meals will be cooked on campus. One of the classrooms will serve as a kitchen which will make serving 250 kids much easier. Kim is very excited about creating a school library this year. We have designated a classroom for the library, we just need books to fill it. <strong>Please help us with this project by donating some children's books in Spanish or Spanish/English. Books can be dropped off or sent to: Campbell Street Church of Christ 1490 Campbell St. Jackson, TN 38305.</strong><br />
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We have three programs that we want to raise money for in 2012: a youth rally scheduled for January, a soccer field and a livestock program. $1000 has been given to each of these programs. Our God is an awesome God.<br />
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Jackson Christian School has donated all their soccer jerseys and shorts from the past 20 years! The soccer team at Nicaragua Christian School will have uniforms for many years to come. A special thanks to Alicia Maners who took the initiative to approach her soccer coach and make him aware of the need for jerseys at NCS. Our God is an awesome God.<br />
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A new preacher, Espertaco, was hired for the Primero de Mayo Church and will begin in January. He is married and has two children. Espertaco and Sergio, the school minister, attended Baxter University together and talked and dreamed about working together one day. God is fulfilling this dream by opening the door for Espertaco to join us. Please pray for him and his family as they make this transition. Our God is an awesome God.<br />
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Following kindergarten graduation on November 25th, Xiomara, the school director, made her first visit to the United States. She was in the states for two weeks and was able to visit many churches that support Nicaragua Christian School. Although she missed her rice, she enjoyed her time in Tennessee and seeing snow for the first time. Our God is an awesome God.<br />
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Currently we are in the states enjoying the holidays with our family and friends. We will return to Nicaragua on January 6th. Classes at the school will begin in February. We are excited to get back to Nicaragua and see what God has planned for this upcoming year. 2011 strengthened our confidence in prayer and I am anxious to see how that confidence will transform us in 2012. Our God is an awesome God.<br />
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Dios te bendiga!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-85137787781760266972011-10-09T22:35:00.000-07:002011-10-09T22:37:36.073-07:00Once upon a timeOnce upon a time, there were some missionaries who had good intentions of informing their friends and family in a far far away land of their adventures. Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into more weeks, and the fairy blog mother appeared to the missionaries and with a wave of her wand, the missionaries were able to get their children in bed at a decent hour, so that they had time to write a blog before midnight. So before, the clock strikes twelve and exhaustion over takes us, here are some of the things that have been happening.<br />
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</div>We spent a few days in Jinotega at Mision para Cristo. There are three American families that we met last year at the World Mission Workshop that just moved to Nicaragua. It was wonderful to spend time in worship and fellowship with them ,sharing ideas and experiences.<br />
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We hope to purchase playground equipment in the next couple of weeks. Looking forward to seeing the kids faces as the playground is being constructed. The school year is coming to an end and there have already been several parents who have come to register their three year olds for preschool next year. We are anxious to see what God is going to do our second year in Nicaragua.<br />
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</div> Visit <a href="http://www.comefillyourcup.wordpress.com/">www.<span class="caption">comefillyourcup.wordpress.com</span></a> and read about the Missionary of the Month.<br />
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<span class="caption">Thanks to all who filled shoe boxes with toys, school supplies, candy and other goodies. There were a total of 280 boxes! Your generosity is greatly appreciated. The boxes should be in Nicaragua by the beginning of December and the school minister will distribute them to the children.</span><br />
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<span class="caption">Please continue to pray for us and the work that God is doing in Leon, Nicaragua.</span><br />
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<span class="caption">Dios te bendiga</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-8166132518472603222011-09-02T11:38:00.000-07:002011-09-02T12:03:50.336-07:00Help wanted<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exequiel and Serigo,the coaches</td></tr>
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Summer didn't want the girls to be left out while the boys were playing soccer, so she has begun a class for them. The class includes a bible study and making a craft. The girls love this time with each other and Summer. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prayer time</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful bracelets the girls made</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The girls</td></tr>
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Along with futbol season, it's also harvest time. The 3rd and 4th grade students were able to glean the field this past week as they gathered corn for their fellow students and families. The rest of the the corn will be sold to raise money for the school.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do not reap the very edges of your field....leave them for the poor. Leviticus 19:9-10</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Romans 12:13<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me. Mark 9:37<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We love because He first loved us. I John 4:19</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The harvest is plenty, but the workers are few. Matthew 9:37<br />
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</tbody></table> Other good news.....our road has been paved! This may not seem like a big deal but to those who have been to Nicaragua Christian School know what a bumpy, dusty, rough road it is. Now, it's smooth sailing, except for the cows, chickens, pigs, dogs, horsecarts, bikes and people who contiune to keep the drive exciting as we navigate the obstacle course we call our road. <br />
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We are hoping to give each child at Nicaragua Christian School a Christmas gift and need your help. Three easy steps: <span style="color: cyan;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">1.Fill a shoebox with items from the list below. 2. Wrap the box and lid separately in holiday wrapping paper. 3. Indicate whether the gift is for a boy or girl and place $5.00 on top of the box to cover the cost of shipping.</span> Each box should contain: School supplies ( pencils, pens, crayons, paper, pencil sharpener). Personal items (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, shampoo, soap, washcloth).</span> </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Clothing (socks, underwear,shorts, t-shirt, sandals, ball cap, sunglasses). Toys (yo-yos, small cars, dolls, stickers, jump rope, bubbles, harmonicas). Filler (candy, mints, gum. No chocolate or other candy that might melt). </span><span style="color: black;">All boxes need to be at Campbell Street Church of Christ no later than September 19th. For more information, contact Christy Lovelace at 731-427-9511.</span><br />
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<em>Lord, thank you for showering your blessings upon us and allowing us to be in the lives of the children at Nicaragua Christian School. Open our eyes and hearts and help us to see others as you see them. Use us as your hands and feet. Fill us with your spirit and let your light shine through us.</em><br />
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Dios te bendiga,<br />
James and KimUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-12084095010205511352011-07-30T12:50:00.000-07:002011-07-30T13:02:53.600-07:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We are back in <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> after a two week visit to the states.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we moved here in January, we had a one way ticket with no plans of returning to the states until December, however due to Visa regulations we were required to leave <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> after 180 days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although this was not our plan, it was God’s plan and God’s plans are perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This trip to the states could not have come at a better time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn’t realize how spiritually starved we were. Although we feel that we are doing God’s work, we needed to be renewed. We had a wonderful time of worship, fellowship and enjoyed more familiar cuisine while in <country-region><place>America</place></country-region>. We felt a sense of refreshment and renewal and were excited to get back to <country-region><place>Nicaragua.</place></country-region></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Since it has been a while since our last blog, here’s an update of what has been going on.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The last week of June, a group from <place><city>Murfreesboro</city>, <state>TN</state></place> conducted a <place><placename>Vacation</placename> <placename>Bible</placename> <placetype>School</placetype></place> at <place><placename>Nicaragua</placename> <placename>Christian</placename> <placename>School</placename></place>. The day before VBS began, the group handed out 600 invitations to the three communities that surround the school. There were 179 in attendance the first day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We decided to celebrate Independence Day with traditional American 4<sup>th</sup> of July food (hot dogs and hamburgers) and other American missionary families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although there were no fireworks, we were thankful to share this special day with new friends. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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We are looking forward to seeing what God will do the second half of the year here in <country-region><place>Leon</place></country-region>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can honestly feel the prayers being lifted on our behalf and ask that you continue to pray for our family and the students at <place><placename>Nicaragua</placename> <placename>Christian</placename> <placename>School</placename></place>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prayer is a powerful thing. We couldn’t do this without the prayers, support and encouragement we have received since we embarked on this journey. Thank you.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the sunset from our porch, just another reminder of what an awesome God we serve!</td></tr>
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</div><ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Sergio, the preacher, and I met with the parents of the 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> graders to discuss beginning a soccer ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids will meet twice a week to practice and we will begin practice with a devotional. If you have any soccer cleats, shin guards or soccer balls that your children have outgrown, please take them to Campbell Street Church of Christ.</div></li>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-82003555001940517212011-06-11T11:58:00.000-07:002011-06-11T11:58:29.699-07:00Mother's Day in NicaraguaMay 31st was Mother's Day in Nicaragua and I have to pay a little tribute to what I have witnessed over the last five months. Many of the families that live next to us do not have fathers. Several have left to find work in another country and only come home a few times a year, while others have simply chosen to leave. The mothers are left to do everything. It is obvious that some of them are struggling, but most of these women just keep on going by taking care of family, work, and household. There is an inner strength that you can see in them. I realize that mothers being left to handle everything is not just an issue here in Nicaragua. I have witnessed over the years many women left to bear the responsibility of raising the children, working to pay the bills and take care of household duties. Although Mothers Day in the States has come and gone, we need to honor Mother's every day. Their inner strength and will to continue in the face of difficult situations is admirable. The school and Church both had special programs to honor all the mother's. Mother's Day is a big celebration in Nicaragua and of course, Kim didn't mind celebrating Mother's Day twice this year! Unfortunatley for me, Father's Day is the same day in Nicaragua as it is in the states, so I only get one day of celebration.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We were blessed to have a visit from Andrea and Maggie Nash. We took them to see many neat places and things in Nicaragua (volcano, rainforrest with monkeys, cathedrals, just to name a few) but if you ask them what their favorite thing was, they would say "the kids at the school". Andrea asked lots of questions about the school and sponsoring a child. When Kim explained to her that it was $30 a month for a child to attend school, provide a uniform and school supplies and give them a meal, Andrea asked "Why am I not doing this? Well, I am now"! Andrea was able to pick from about 40 children that currently do not have sponsors. </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cristofer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jonathan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexis</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emely</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ibis</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brisa Isabella</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarlen</td></tr>
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If you have $30 a month you can spare, call Christy Lovelace at 731 427-9511 and let her know. $30 a month.........we spent that or more on one family meal at Don Panchos!<br />
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Sponsoring a child is one way you can help the mother's in Nicaragua. Knowing that their children are receiving an excellent education, being fed a meal and learning about God gives these mothers peace of mind and hope for their childs' future. In 6 months we will begin a new school year and have 35 or more new students that need sponsors. Please prayfully consider this opportunity.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-10812599664634742922011-05-18T21:57:00.000-07:002011-05-18T21:57:14.111-07:00Imagine<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Imagine a place where most people live on less than $2 a day.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Imagine what you can do to help support NCS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Imagine………</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-43778098770873170002011-04-30T12:51:00.000-07:002011-04-30T12:51:05.109-07:00100 days<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today marks our 100<sup>th</sup> day living in Nicaragua. Yesterday, we talked about how the 100<sup>th</sup> day of school is celebrated and brainstormed ways we could celebrate our 100<sup>th</sup> day here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, the day began with no electricity or water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After several hours, Kora said “this feels more like a punishment than a celebration”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We encouraged her to think of ways to make it a celebration and she said “it’s like a nursing home celebration because we have nowhere to go and nothing to do”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully minutes after she said that, the electricity came on, however we are still waiting on water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Glad we got showers last night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, here are hundred things we have learned in our 100 days in Nicaragua:</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">100) All water is not treated equally</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">99) Culture shock is real</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">98) You CAN ride five people on a motorcycle</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">97) Fresh meat day is Wednesday</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">96) You don’t want to miss fresh meat day</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">95) Our favorite treat -Bosita’s are only 1 cordoba (5 cents)</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">94) Riding in the bed of the truck can be comfortable</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">93) We love air conditioning</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">92) We wish gas prices were only $4.00</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">91) Our neighbor sells bositas</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">90) We like our Neighbor</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">89) Roosters cannot tell time</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">88) Gas ovens are a fire hazard</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">87) Keep a fire extinguisher close to your oven</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">86) You can use your motorcycle to transport propane tanks</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">85) God has a plan for Nicaragua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">84) A good wage in Leon is $1.50 per hour</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">83) Nicaragua has earthquakes… 2 so far</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">82) It is hot here</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">81) You can sled down a volcano</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">80) Power outages are a common occurrence</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">79) Having your water shutoff is never at a convenient time</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">78) Jesus loves you</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">77) Todo es posible con Dios</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">76) Prescriptions are not required </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">75) The police do not have to have a reason to pull you over</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">74) it is very hot here</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">73) We have not seen any precipitation in our first 100 days</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">72) A haircut is $1.50</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">71) For $2.50 you can have your truck cleaned inside and out</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">70) There is no minute rice here. Only hour rice</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">69) A movie ticket here is only $2.00</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">68) You can get a schwarme in Nicaragua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">67) Milk comes in a bag</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">66) We receive many hugs every day from the students at NCS</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">65) We like living 30 minutes from the beach</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">64) There are many beautiful cathedrals in Leon</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">63)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are 208 students at NCS</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">62)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It takes a REALLY long time to get internet</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">61)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are thankful to have internet at our house</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">60) Skype is our friend</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">59)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God has a plan for you</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">58) They sell octopus at the grocery store</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">57) Nicaragua is beautiful</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">56)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are lots of interesting insects in Nicaragua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">55) There is Price Mart (Costco) in Managua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">54)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a McDonalds in Managua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">53)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We like to go to Managua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">52) We love to have American visitors</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">51) We will be traveling to Tennessee in <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>66 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>days</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">50) There is a Goodwill store in Nicaragua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">49) There are several geckos living with us</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">48) There are a lot of one way streets in Leon, and they are not all marked</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">47) It’s much cooler in Matagalpa, Nicaragua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">46) It’s very hot here</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">45) We have a vision to build Mission Team housing on the property of NCS</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">44) Hammocks are extremely comfortable</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">43) There are orthodontists in Nicaragua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">42) We have been to the orthodontist here</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">41) Our dogs ate Kora’s retainers</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">40) Magic Jack is cool</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">39) We covet your prayers</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">38) Many children in Nicaragua have to work to help support their family</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">37) Driving in Nicaragua is dangerous</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">36) Grass is cut by machetes</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">35) Winter temperatures in Nicaragua are in the 90’s </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">34) It’s extrememly hot here</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">33) You have to stand in line for at least 30 minutes to use an ATM machine</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">32) Nicaragua is a special place</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">31) It’s an experience to worship in a different language</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We know more Spanish than we did 100 days ago</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">29) Our dogs think it’s really hot here</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">28) We are very blessed</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">27) Pizza is served with ketchup</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">26) It’s normal to see cattle walking on the road</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">25) A horse is used as a lawn mower at a nearby baseball field</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">24) Some of the children that attend NCS live in houses made of cardboard and trash bags</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">23) Some of our students at NCS will only eat once a day (the meal at school)</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">22)God is so good</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">21) Love is understood in any language</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">20) There are a lot of stray dogs in Nicaragua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">19) Living in Nicaragua is an adventure</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">18) A police officer won’t give you a ticket if you can’t understand what he is saying</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">17)Did I mention….it’s really hot here</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">16) A doctor’s visit and medicine cost about $10</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">15)Time is overrated</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">14) Pinatas come in “people size” </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">13) We have a vision to build earthbag houses in our neighborhood</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">12) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They do not observe daylights savings time</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">11) Because Nicaragua is so close to the equator, sunrise and sunset are the same time every day</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10) Prayer is powerful</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9) We can fit 15 people in our truck</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">8) More people travel by bicycles than by cars</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We want hundreds of people to come and see the work God is doing in Nicaragua</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6) We want you to come to Nicaragua </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5) We miss our family and friends</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4) We have a vision to feed the communities surrounding us</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3) Sunscreen is a necessity</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2) Tomorrow is an undefined amount of time</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1) We are thankful God blessed us with this opportunity </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-83556636490503061262011-04-16T23:31:00.000-07:002011-04-17T08:41:34.077-07:00Did you ever wonder...Did you ever wonder what God could do with your life if you gave it all to Him? I don't mean saying "here I am Lord" and hand Him your little pinky finger and hopes He doesn't pull too hard. I mean really stepping out there and saying "here I am Lord, send me!!! All I have is yours, all that I am is yours and I will withhold nothing from you". Have you ever wondered what God could do with your life if you made that kind of statement? Are you scared wondering what will He do? It is hard to take Jesus's hand when you have both hands wrapped tightly around your posessions. <br />
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Try this, in a room full of people have them close their eyes and walk around. Everyone is walking slow trying not to bump too hard into each other. This is what we are doing with our lives right now, we can't see the future so we are walking slowly with hands out, not taking too much risk because we don't want to get hurt or hurt others. Now take the hand of someone that can see and have them lead you. Suddenly your more confident. You probably still follow them at a distance with a hand on their shoulder (because you still lack confidence in them). This is the lives of some Christians, trusting in God but still waiting for Him to run them into something. As though God is just wanting to get a good laugh or two. Now take the hand of good friend or loved one. You know that if you ask them not to run you into something you can trust them. With them they can ask you to run with them and you could run with them in full confidence. That is how I want to be, I want to take the hand of God and run full speed into tomorrow. Not knowing what is coming, blind to whatever may be there, but positive that He can see. He knows, and with Him I can have confidence. <br />
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When are you going to say that statement? Can you give me a time frame so I know how long I will have to wait? Is it tomorrow, because I don't think I can handle hearing another person telling me it will be tomorrow. When? Are you waiting for an invitation? Send me your email address and I would be happy to email you an invitation. I will be sure to put a nice border around it to make it look official. Seriously, don't waste more of your life and years wandering about in the dark. Take the hand of God let Him lead you. Give Him everything and see what great things He has planned for you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-36915005287872385752011-04-10T14:20:00.000-07:002011-04-10T14:20:06.494-07:00Kim's birthdayThis morning our dogs were needing to go out. As I opened the door, they burst out in a sprint barking like crazy. I noticed a large group had assembled outside of our home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>100 adorable children had marched up our path to the house to serenade Kimberly who was still sound asleep. After calming the children down from the near attack of our two vicious guard dogs, I quickly went in to awake my sleeping beauty. I don't think I have ever seen her get up and dressed so quickly. Here is a picture of the group below. <br />
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Not only did she receive a homemade gift and a song, but she received a hug and kiss from each child. If that was not enough, later that morning, the preschoolers sang to her <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and she received gifts and hugs again from each child in the preschool (another 100 kids). I was told that I will never top that and not to bother to try. I guess I am off the hook for future birthdays for trying to come up with something spectacular. <br />
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She also had another birthday gift that I will have a hard time topping. It took 1 month, 5 Americans, 3 Nicaraguans, 17 Visits, 12 phonecalls, many prayers, and a few tears, but Kim received Internet at the house on her birthday. God is so good!!! <br />
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Another gift from God is how the police are so nice here. I almost always have our translator with me when I get pulled over and he is always amazed at how many times I should have gotten a ticket, but the police allow me to go without any trouble. Today, I crossed a solid white line (I know, that is sooo dangerous.) He initially told me that a solid white line is understandable in any country and that he would have to take my license and give me a ticket. I was polite and quick to explain my reasoning and as quick as you could blink your eye, the policeman changed his mind and let me go. Our translator was shocked, he thought for sure I was going to get a ticket, and went on to explain that out of the six times I have been stopped (they make random stops here) 3 of them they tried to ticket me and each time changed their minds. <br />
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God’s generosity continued with our electric bill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you may remember, our first electric bill was more than our mortgage payment in the states.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I went into the office to discuss the bill, a man named Juan, who assisted me, happened to be one of the managers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has gone out of his way to help us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After he spoke with the headquarters in <city><place>Managua</place></city>, he was able to cut our bill in half. Once again, our translator and friend, Yader, was shocked at the kindness shown to us. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I invited Juan to visit the school to see the work that we are involved in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, he and his family attended worship services with us and he plans on coming back next week.<br />
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God has been so good in helping us every step of the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All praise, honor and glory go to Him.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-32296282335573342462011-04-03T16:22:00.000-07:002011-04-03T16:22:23.930-07:00Life after JCS<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We were very sad to see the group from JCS leave. They brought us such joy and encouragment while they were here. I still catch myself humming the songs that we sang with them at our evening devotionals. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">One song in particular, "Someday" reminds me of Claro. Someday we will have internet at the house, but today is not that day. Still waiting for Claro!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have been working with them for over a month now trying to get internet at the school, but we believe it will be worth it. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whenever Kim goes to the grocery store, a young man named Jason always runs over to her and in his best Spanglish attempts to inform her that he will watch her vehicle for her while she is inside, which I find funny since there is a security guard already working the parking lot. This last week he earned his keep when a 15 passenger van parked behind the truck, blocking Kim in. After Jason’s failed attempt <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to get the attention of the owner by honking the horn on the van, Jason and a friend put the van in neutral and pushed it out of the way, rescuing Kim from what would have been certain boredom.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My unusual experience for the week was a little different. I had the pleasure of escorting our 5 preachers to a meeting in Masaya which is about 2 hours away. I basically played the role of taxi, because I didn’t understand anything they said at the meeting(still on a preschool level with my 2<sup>nd</sup> language). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The one thing that did strike me was at the end of the meeting, after eating our meals several of the men left to take care of their bill and a few folks were scattered about the room. A few people wandered in trying to sell various items, and one woman caught my attention. I tried to keep a careful watch, because many of the preachers’ bags were still lying about. I watched her stroll around the room and stop in front of my things and then I saw her reach in to grab something… I was ready to pounce on the would be thief... how dare she take my pen or notebook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was shocked to see that what she grabbed was my left over chicken bones off of my plate. She then proceeded to thoroughly clean what scraps of meat were left. I could not believe it, and she showed no signs of embarrassment or trying to hide it. She just dug in. I think that demonstrated to me that many of the people I see day in and day out here in Nicaragua are in survival mode. They are trying to do what they can to eat and provide basic needs. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We had our first Church service at the school today. Kim, Summer, Kora and Jaden enjoyed teaching their first Sunday school class in espanol. There were 21 children from the families of the school, and we hope to see many of their parents in the future as well. But for now we will rejoice that we are planting seeds in the hearts of the children. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-29870544586460720872011-03-23T20:03:00.001-07:002011-04-01T14:15:42.562-07:00Jackson Christian School is here!!!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The JCS group is here!!! They brought us some more things from friends and family, so Christmas came early again for us. The best gift they have brought is the singing. We love to listen to their voices as they lift praises to our God. Our devotional last night brought tears to Kim’s eyes. Ok, I admit I might have had a tear, but the sun was in my eyes, or maybe a piece of sand. Seriously, it has been a blessing and joy to share that time with them. It is great to see the positive spiritual impact on Kora and Jaden that the JCS group is having. Jaden will come up and ask to have a prayer or if we can sing this song or that. We love it! The best devotional was at the cross on the beach.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">For my list of things I do not love… Claro tops the list right now. It is a phone, internet and TV company. We have been trying to get internet here for the last 3 weeks and they keep making up excuses of why they can’t do it (ie. The distance of the line is over 200 meters, all the lines are full, they can’t run a line across the street…..REALLY?) Apparently, Claro makes a lot of money and does not need any new business. Thankfully, Chris Brush went around with Summer and took pictures of the phone lines and showed the manager that what they were saying was not true. He said he will send a technician out tomorrow. (Sounds familiar) I am beginning to not like the word tomorrow. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">By the way, the school is in need of more people to sponsor a child and we are beginning to raise the money needed for a high school. It would be great if you could ask your church or a church that you know of that is mission minded to schedule a time for David McCrary to come speak and present information about the school. There are many ways God is using the school here to end the cycle of poverty and teach the children principles that give eternal life. Besides paying for their education, sponsoring a child covers their uniform, and books. We also provide a meal (for some of the children this is their only meal for the day) and weekly bible lessons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out the school website at <a href="http://www.nicaraguachristian.org/"><span style="color: blue;">www.nicaraguachristian.org</span></a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for more information on how you can help.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Another exciting event is a new preacher has been hired and he will begin holding worship services at the school the first weekend in April. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has already had several Bible studies at the school and has gone into the nearby neighborhoods to meet the families. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He organized a great youth rally for young adults this past Saturday that was really inspiring and I am excited to see what great things God will use him and his family to accomplish. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Thanks for your continued prayers, encouragement and support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-27505711406280828932011-03-15T19:38:00.000-07:002011-03-15T19:38:12.409-07:00Friends<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I need to begin by apologizing to our gas man. It was not his skills (or the lack of) that was the culprit in the gas leaks, but a faulty gas line. So we went through another 100 lb gas tank and we are now on Al Gores most wanted list for air pollution (second on the list to himself). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We are still waiting for the internet to be installed…. They are suppose to come tomorrow (you know how that goes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with waiting for the internet people to come, we are also waiting for someone from the electric company to come and check our meter as our first electric bill was more than our mortgage payment in <country-region><place>America</place></country-region>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So no more air conditioner in our house and all the clothes will be hung on the line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please don’t let this keep you from planning to visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kim knows I will allow the air conditioner to be turned on and dryer to be used if we have company, so she is even more eager for visitors.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We had a great visit with our fellow Americans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was like Christmas….jars of peanut butter, sunscreen, tools, craft supplies, clothes and much more. Thanks to all who chipped in to bring us such joy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A special thanks to <personname>John Bentley</personname> for making shelves for our pantry, kitchen and closets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s so nice to have some place to put our clothes other than the dog kennels.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I preached my first sermon in <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> a couple weeks ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Spanish is now on a 2 year old level so I had to use a translator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have never preached with a translator before, it’s quite an experience. You can only say a sentence or two at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As it was being translated, I would be listening so intently that I would forget I was the one preaching or I would lose my train of thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was enjoyable Sunday and we look forward to many more.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We have been blessed to meet many new people. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of our neighbors have children that attend our school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We enjoy walking through their village and visiting with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These people have so little, yet will give you what they have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have been the recipients of mangos, flowers and popsicles. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The people here have such big hearts!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have also met four American families who are serving as missionaries here in <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region>. The Cunningham’s have two daughters, a four year old and a one and a half year old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are working with Food for the Hungry in Chinendega and plan to be here 3 or more years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeff and Kristin and their two children will be here a year and are working at El Ayudante.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another family, with four children, moved here permanently and are providing meals for hundreds of people on a weekly basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our newest friend has been here about a year an a half and has a vision to start a church, school and housing in her community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God is doing something special in <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> and we are honored to be a part of it.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009915922563408101.post-29236212597642734582011-02-24T18:18:00.000-08:002011-02-24T18:18:10.485-08:00A new day<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> trivia: Did you know that…. <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> has the only fresh water sharks in the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did you know… that <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> is a huge producer of peanuts, but a jar of peanut butter is a rare and expensive item.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Where to begin… another week has passed and the adventures continue. The gas man finally came, not only once but twice. He finally set us up with a very large gas tank (100 lbs) This should have lasted us for several months. However his expert skills left us with a leaky valve. What was to last several months only lasted a week. Thankfully he did come shortly after the tank was empty and fixed it. At the top of the adventure list is the 5.4 earthquake that I was unaware of. I was apparently driving when it hit and you cannot feel earthquakes while driving (at least not on <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> roads.) Kim and Jaden were excited to feel the tremors. Upon talking with our good friend and occasional translator (ok, ok …. All the time translator) <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> can have several earthquakes every year. Many more earthquake adventures await us. Also this week we made a trip to see another good friend and local preacher “El Doctor” (relax Mom and Dad nothing to get excited about) Our son Jaden got too much play time with a local dog and picked up a skin parasite. The treatment worked, however, the medicine to stop the itching(which was diaper rash cream) ended up creating a very itchy rash. Leaving Jaden more itchy than before. Prior to this incident our children were determined to save all the dogs in <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> from starvation. I was concerned that I might be stuck setting up a hotel for dogs. Now every dog is a leper and if they approach Jaden or Kora it will be at risk of life or limb. Kora is now obsessed that every red spot, bump or possible freckle is now a growing parasite in need of immediate medical attention. I can’t complain too much, the doctor visit plus the cost of the medicine all came to a whopping $5.00. Yes, you read that correctly; medicine, tube of ointment cream, and physician visit was a total of five dollars. This also included a follow up house visit!!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I admit that we still need our translator on a regular basis, but we have completed our first level of Spanish classes and we are now able to thoroughly and completely understand every word of a 1 year old (that may be an overstatement) We are now starting our second level and expect to be left more confused after that. We were told that we will be able to understand most of our conversations after about six months. We will see about that. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I have been running here and there, waiting for hours in lines while I try to complete this form or that form for license plates, truck registration, and now for a Bank account. Local friends have had an extraordinary impact. It would have taken me months to get everything worked out. A large number of thanks to everyone here that has helped us. Kim and the kids have been spending the last week helping at the school. As you know how fluent Kim is in Spanish (as seen by our results from our 1<sup>st</sup> level of Spanish) it is interesting to imagine how she communicates with the kids at school. I don’t think you will want to challenge her to a game of charades any time soon. She will smoke you. Teaching the kids games like “Red Rover”, “Duck, duck, goose” and “Red light, green light” without the use of words demonstrates her mad skills. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We also had fun playing a new game called “break in to your house.” Kora came up with the game. This game is for 1-8 players and suitable for ages 5 and up. First, you make sure that all the keys are left in the house. Note: It helps if your doors don’t have a knob and lock immediately upon closing. Then when everyone is out, close the door and see if you can get in using only what you can find outside. This was a lot of fun and something the whole family can play. Good times, good times. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We are preparing for our first visitors from the states, and looking forward to our time with them. We hope and expect many more visitors in the coming months. We offer an open invitation to all, but must warn you that Nicaragua requires upon entry into their country a jar of peanut butter or obscure item that is hard to find that is deliverable to the person you are staying with. Just call or email us and we will let you know what new item <country-region><place>Nicaragua</place></country-region> is requiring for entry. Give to us and we will be sure to get it to the proper authorities. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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Not sure if I mentioned this already, but the churches here don't have clocks on the back wall to let the preacher know that he is nearing lunch time. Kora suddenly blurted out the other day how she misses the short sermons that our preacher Kenneth gives (this may be the first time he has heard that). Goes to show how perspective can influence your perceptions. It was a holy Sunday for Kim today. On our way to church today, Jaden saved the day as he was just the right height to explain to Kim why she might be feeling a breeze on her backside. A new pair of pants she bought a local thrift store had a large hole across a certain region that will remain undisclosed. Thankfully we chose to attend a church close by where we could zip home for a quick change. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We were out driving the other night and I was amazed at how many people were out on the streets talking, walking, riding bikes. Nothing like in the states where everyone sprints for the door so they don’t have to talk to their neighbors. We will spend hours cleaning our garage so we can drive in right in and close the door. Or if we have too much stuff to fit in the house and our garage looks like Sanford and Son then we will risk injury or even heart attack to run to the door. Meanwhile, here in <place>Latin America</place> they will drag their stuff out of the house so they can talk and mingle. Even the dogs and chickens stay up late in the night to have a party and talk to each other. At <time hour="3" minute="0">3:00 am</time> last night the neighbors dog decides to sing a solo for the neighborhood and not of 4 or 5 minute typical song. I am talking about a 30 minute ballad, it was ridiculous. Across the street from Mozart the dog is Puff daddy rooster that apparently has not wound his internal clock lately, because he has no sense of time. They tell you that roosters crow at sunrise, but that is a lie. At anytime between 1:00 am and 5:00 am that rooster lets out this awful sound that I believe is suppose to be a cock-a-doodle doo, but its more like a caa caa caa doo dah. We are stockpiling ear plugs. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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