We have arrived!
We have arrived safely in Nicaragua! We were encouraged by all those who showed up to pray for us in Lampeter around midnight on Friday night before we left! It was a very meaningful time for the team!
After a safe drive to the Philly airport we had to wait until 3:30 for the check in desk to open! We boarded our flight and headed for Texas around 5:45AM! We arrived on time and then quickly found our flight to Managua. We were greeted in Managua by Marshall’s son, daughter-in-law and his new 5 week old grandson! We loaded up our luggage in and on top of the van, and squished ourselves in. After a very warm drive, we arrived at The Hotel El Raizon!
We then took a little time to find our rooms and change cloths before heading off to a lake near Granada. We were greeted eagerly by the locals who wanted to sell us things. We took a ride on a tour boat on the lake. There are 365 islands on the lake. Many wealthy people buy an island and build a nice home on it. We pulled up to a small island and we were entertained by monkeys! One jumped on our boat briefly.
We returned to the hotel, and got cleaned up. We just finished a great meal of beef, potatoes, rice and jalapeno salsa! We are getting ready for devotions and then I think we are going to call it a day. A very LONG day. We have been up for over 36 hours!
Tomorrow we are headed to Piedra Menuda for church in the morning, then we are off to climb a volcano! We will be going to meet our friends in Ticuantepe tomorrow evening for a welcoming service!
Please keep us in your prayers!
Thank you for the update, prayers were answered, a safe trip. Like the pictures, you guys are the very best and I will continue to lift you in prayer. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
Mike
Praise the Lord! Looking forward to reading your daily blog. Praying for all of you. Many, many blessings.
So happy for everyone! The pictures look great, I hope you all have a wonderful time.
I love you Abby
Thanks for the update. You guys are in my prayers. Hope you finally got some sleep!
Yay! Awesome! What a long day, I’m sure you guys slept well after 36 hours of being awake!
You all look great! Glad to hear of your safe arrival! We are praying that God will strengthen and bless you and make you a blessing. Love to all, especially Kira!
Thanks for the update! Glad to hear everything has gone well and will be checking the blog. Enjoyed the pictures. Our prayers are with you as you start the work tomorrow. Keep Janay behaving!
praise god..you arrived safely! hope you all got some sleep eye…what a lovely place!! i like the monkeys!! what a lovely group of people on the trip!! pray everything goes well..and god bless your good work!! is it warm there? it is hot here too…i will come over to visit you w/they built a bridge…smile…blessings to you all, maw
to vicky landis…i love you!!
Thanks for posting the pictures. You all look so happy. Look forward to updates as you post them. I pray everyone stays in good health! Love to you all!
Hi everyone!
Love the slide show! I get to see who Abby is hanging out with to do God’s work! God bless your time as you serve Him and the people there.
In the slide show…..what’s that monkey eating?
I loved seeing the pictures and read the updates to Jerry (dad). Have a wonderful time and be a blessing to everyone you meet! Love, Chris Tonzola
You all look so happy.I love all the pictures.Kira you look great. We love you all, Blessing to you as you serve the Lord
It’s great to see everyone in the pictures. May God work in each one of your hearts. I look forward to reading (listening to)the blogs and updates. Love Jerry (dad)