NICARAGUA - Day four

This morning began with a birthday celebration for Joy!  It was a great way to start the day. Even the wait staff at the hotel got involved, and we were able to surprise her with a cake and a couple of handmade cards.  

Then it was off to the hardware store to gather supplies, and we were very surprised to see so many “American” items.  You would have thought that we were in an Ace Hardware in the States.  

We were able to complete a project at the nursing home AND love on the residents.  We were even treated to a sermon by one of them! They are very sweet and loving.  We love to hear them giggle like children at the puppet show.  It's such a wonderful sound.  We still have a couple days more with them.  Tomorrow is sure to be another adventure.

 

As we arrived at Bethel today, the children ran for the buses to greet us.  It was very exciting to see them again.  Today the language barrier didn’t seem to be much of a problem at all as we did God’s work and showed His love.  

The classroom time has been very rewarding, and we love that they ask so many questions.  It is very stirring to see God moving in these young ones!  We met with 11 of the children that will be baptized in April.  It was very exciting to see how many have accepted Christ and will be making it known publicly in a short while.

I know we are not supposed to, but I think each of us have a favorite child.  It is just so hard not to!  Tomorrow will be a hard day as we say good bye to our kids, helpers, and translators at Bethel.  We all hope to come back and see them again!