Nicaragua Missions Trip 2013
Matt has been WONDERFUL about SKYPing every night.
The WiFi is not always wonderful --
The video is not great -- He's using his the SKYPE app. on his i-phone.
So, when he calls he holds it close to the mouth so I can hear him better
BUT
that gives me an AWESOME up-close of his
NOSE!!!
All that aside --- I don't care because I at least get to talk to him.
Day #1 Thursday -- Travel day --
All went well.
Great flights -- everyone did well.
It was crazy with all of the luggage at the airport. I can't wait to see the pictures of the small bus for 20 people carrying 23 people AND all the luggage MOST ON TOP!!!
Matt said it was a sight :)
1 suitcase missing -- with an VERY important piece of equipment.
STILL trying to locate!!!
PLEASE PRAY!
Day #2 Friday -- Fun Day --
They got up VERY early -- 5:30 am
to
Travel to a volcano.
They went zip-lining --
AND -- YES, my husband is a total dare devil!!!
P. Nate IS NOT!!!
Hiking UP on the volcano
They went up to 3600 feet.
Matt didn't know any other way to describe it except
AWESOME!!!
They also went to a coffee plantation.
They got to see the process of growing, harvesting, drying and finally sampling the different coffees.
YES,
He bought some to bring home :)
They did go into the capital city for dinner later on and a little bit of shopping.
After this day -- all of them are EXHAUSTED!!!
Most of the group. A few did not go zip-lining
Day #3 Saturday -- Work Day #1 at HOH --
Matt and 2 others got up at 5:30 to travel EARLY to House of Hope for specific directions and scope everything out BEFORE all hands arrived.
I got the impression from Matt this was a bit overwhelming as there is LOTS to do!!
Some things were not exactly what they were prepared to do BUT flexibility is what it's all about :) So, many spent the day shoveling dirt so that they can lay cement on Monday.
There is LOTS of welding to do.
Picnic tables -- 10, roof lines, beds, etc.
Actually, Matt does not know how he can get it all done :)
Some spent time staining or working on the office as well.
There are MANY jobs to do.
Part way through the day they did also hire some locals to help!
They left there at 5:30 pm.
AND
They did get permission to arrive earlier next week.
Most of the men are going to arrive around 6:00 am instead of 7:30 am.
YES, my husband was exhausted!!!
As well as the rest of the group.
It was 92 degrees all day long.
Matt does not mind this --
he said it is not humid -- he actually likes the weather.
He did make it sound like everyone is doing well.
Bill, Matt's brother-in-law has a cold -- PRAY this goes away!
Everyone is eating ok and drinking LOTS of water!
Where they are staying is nice --
Some got to have contact with the locals -- playing ball -- or kids hanging around them.
Day #4 -- Sunday -- Church and Ocean
TOMORROW -- DAY #5 -- Work day #2 -- HOH
PLEASE PRAY -- the missing luggage with the chop saw is located
purposeful work -- everyone knows their job and can get it done
they are putting up the frame for the roof --
Matt said it will be interesting get this up
PRAY for safety!!
Continue to pray for endurance, safety and health
AND
opportunities to show the locals God's love.
opportunities to show the locals God's love.
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