So surprises of all surprises, I recently (as of 2 weeks before the trip) decided to take a project leader position going back to Granada. This was through AIM's Edge program, which sends churches, … Read more about Nicaragua Ru Ru REEEMIX
Moving forward.
Well, I've been home a week. Officially been in the US for 2 weeks now. Its different. Very different from Nica. I didn't realize how much I had gotten used to Granada. And the work that we … Read more about Moving forward.
Goodbye doesnt mean for forever
It's Tuesday. The kitchen at el Puente is bustling with activity – Maria is working on gallo pinto for the dump ministry, and Oscar and Kennedy are making a huge batch of eggs to take to the … Read more about Goodbye doesnt mean for forever
Massiel
Meet Massiel. Massiel is a woman that we have become friends with here in Granada. Her ex-husband is in jail and he used to abuse Massiel and her four girls. Massiel is now living in this house … Read more about Massiel
Hope
19 days left. I look forward to May 10 in two ways- excitement because I will be coming back to the states! And sadness because I will be leaving all the friends I have made in the past 6 … Read more about Hope
When life gives you mangos, you make smoothies.
Its hard to believe that my time here in Nicaragua is coming to a close soon. 4 weeks from tomorrow I will be flying back to Houston for debrief time, then coming home to Ohio on May … Read more about When life gives you mangos, you make smoothies.
II Maraton para la juventud de Granada
(The Infantil Group (ages 10-15) ready to start their RUN!!) The Second Annual Vida Joven Marathon was yesterday, April 10. About 200 kids ran the races (a 2.5 K and 5K Race) and the … Read more about II Maraton para la juventud de Granada
Nica Traditions
This last week was Semana Santa - and there were literally hundreds of people flowing into Granada to party at the beach of Lake Nicaragua. Apparently this is the place to be. And people go to hang … Read more about Nica Traditions
Significance
What significance am I at all here in Granada? Am I doing anything that matters? I contemplate this thought as I look around at the hundreds of people lining up for the medical clinic at … Read more about Significance