Nicaragua is surrounded by several active volcanoes. We had the opportunity to visit this one and climb to the top. Because of the volconaoes and the fact that most people burn their garbage on the street, you are constantly breathing in smoke and ash.
One of the families that moved to Nicaragua from Honduras has a little boy that the polluted air has really effected his health. He has broken out in rashes and at times had difficulty breathing. They thought about moving back but heard clearly from God that they were to stay & allow Him to work in their son's life in the area of his health, that He (God) would be glorified through the healing. They have started to see and share small ways that God is working in this area.
This is Ana, a woman in Nicaragua that I was able to deeply connect with. We stayed in her and her husbands home along with their 2 adorable children. Her husband Walter is a Doctor and runs the clinic for malnourished children. Ana and Walter speak some English & surprisingly my ability to understand Spanish this trip was amazing. I am still not the best at speaking, but the majority of the time can understand what is going on around me.
Me and Judi Major, the founder of Mujer Mujer ministry, with a native Panamanian.
These are the leading women in the new church in Nicaragua along with myself, Judi in the back and Xena (in the yellow) a pastor's wife from Honduras. These women are incredible followers of God. The day after the conference we had about 3 hours to meet with these women and talk with them about the struggles they are facing, pray and encourage them.
It was especially interesting for me as even though our cultures and living situations are so very different, being a women and wife in a new church plant we face many of the same struggles. As a result of this God allowed me to connect and encourage these women in a very special way because I am also facing many of the same things they are as I help with our new church plant in Orlando.
These are some of the supplies that EPIC, our teenage ministry in Orlando and the Pharmacy staff at Florida East Hospital, donated for the malnourished children.
Most of these kids only have 1 or 2 outfits, and they are not in the best condition. One of the days we were helping at the clinic we basically got to give "Christmas" to these children. They would each come in one by one to the room we were in, pick out new shoes, a new outfit and get a toy. It was one of the most amazing, heartbreaking and joyous moments of our trip.
This is only a brief look at some of our trip.
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Working at the malnourished clinic
Here are some photos from our time spent at the Nutrition center for malnourished children. The goal is to have 7-9 kids come each day & get them to a healthy state. Once they are properly nourished they will no longer come daily, but will receive free vitamins and come in for monthly check-ups.
During the days the kids receive meals, play and learn about God.
Spending time with Walter, Ana and their kids (our Host Family)
These are a few photos of some fun times hanging out with our host family. We were really able to connect with them.
Photos of Sunday Morning Childcare - Greg and I watched all the kids during the Sunday service so that the women would be able to attend church. The kids absolutely love Greg!
More photos an stories to come soon.
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Me and Judi Major, the founder of Mujer Mujer ministry, with a native Panamanian.
These are some of the supplies that EPIC, our teenage ministry in Orlando and the Pharmacy staff at Florida East Hospital, donated for the malnourished children. 
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