Wrapping It Up!

What an amazing week we have had. With dust on our feet and a distinct smell emanating from the group, we are packed up and ready to travel tomorrow. We will stop by the market to grab a few souveniers and head to the airport! Everyone is anxiously waiting to see their friends and family back home but will not be quick to forget the new friends they have made this week.

I could not be more proud of our 21 students. They have engaged beyond our expectations. They have seen things that have challenged their understanding of life and blessings. The presence of poverty that exists in our world is challenging to understand; a topic in which I am not sure one will ever fully understand. Our students continue to process what they have seen and their continued role in making a difference.

The past few days have been full of water park adventures, ice cream stops, candy-filled piñatas, a 3-hour bus ride to Matagalpa for a flannel graph training with 50 church leaders, and so much more! God continues to show up and stories await you when we return. Until then, here are a few more pictures of this amazing community in action. We'll see you soon!

Kevin

Graduation Day at Guillermo's!

Izzy and the boys are excited to go to the water park!

He's famous!

Hertylandia!

Fun was had by all!

Gabby catching one of the older kids! Watch out!

Sunday morning Church services at Guillermo's!

Sabrina and her new friends.

Light & Fluffy in Spanish was a huge hit!

Day 4 & 5 Photos

Hey There! We've been going nonstop the past couple days and haven't had time to post much, but here are a few pictures! Enjoy! We'll post more tomorrow!!

Graduation Day!!

Whistling in Nicaragua is unique!

Bus Ride Selfie!

Vicky is better than any jungle gym for these two boys!

Leslie & Kevin reunite with Fatima, a former resident of Casa Bernabe.

The waterpark was a refreshing day with the kids and a great celebration,

Pastor Guillermo jumps in with the kids.

Nicaragua is not lacking cuteness!!!

Patrick takes one for the team in "Pass it to Lola" a, CSSM/Young Life Skit.

Hayden & Hailey continue the fun with Light & Fluffy.

The shoulders are a popular resting spot for children.

Christina, our ONET Team Leader, spends some quality time with one of the children.

Goodbyes are always difficult.

Day 3 Photos

Kate spends some quality time with Nueva Vida child.

Children at Pastor Guillermo's eager to answer a question.

Patrick demonstrating the proper way to wash your hands.

Bus rides are the best!

A game with the Casa Bernabe kids gets everyone involved.

One of our translators, Josiah, joins in the fun.

Casey rockin' his new do.

Hailey with her new friends.

Hayden & Gabby preparing Graduation Certificates for the participants of the Nutritional Training.

Kate cleaning up the streets in Nueva Vida.

Community clean-up is an all-church affair.

Students become human caballos! (horses)

Caballo Race!!!

Collan and a few friends.

Hayden teaches about malnutrition.