Today marks one year for me in Candelaria, Nicaragua. I arrived in this beautiful village February 2, 2010. I just want to celebrate all that the Lord has done in the last year. I … Read more about A Year in Review (Video Blog)
January Highlights (Photo Blog)
Ministry & Mission I have been spending a ton of time going swimming (both at pools and at La Presa) with my youth and the family from the corner house. I have been loving the … Read more about January Highlights (Photo Blog)
Abundant Beginnings
Laura (pictured left) is a beautiful 19 year old and one of the girls in our youth group. I found out in August that she was expecting a baby. … Read more about Abundant Beginnings
When Life is Hard… There is Hope (Part 2)
I promised in Part 1 of this blog that I would be sharing a couple of stories of the amazingly strong women in Candelaria. I would like for you to meet … Read more about When Life is Hard… There is Hope (Part 2)
When Life is Hard… There is Hope (Part 1)
The more I live abroad, the more I realize how easy my life has been (and how relatively easy the lives of most of blog readers have been). That, however, is not the case … Read more about When Life is Hard… There is Hope (Part 1)
My Journey: Learning to Long
Let me preface all of this by saying: I LOVE MY LIFE!! I love the work that I am blessed to be a part of here in Candelaria. I absolutely adore my youth more than I ever thought … Read more about My Journey: Learning to Long
Dedication
Most of you know that I have been spending a lot of time hanging out with the family that lives at the corner of our property. (If you haven't heard this story, read my previous blogs … Read more about Dedication
My Journey: Reflections on the Year
*I know that this is a list that is probably something that only I will completely understand, but I'm trying to reflect and process this past year. 2010... a year of transition and change, moving to … Read more about My Journey: Reflections on the Year
Ringin’ in the New Year
So, I have been rolling over in my mind how I go about explaining my Nica New Year's celebration to many people that only have American New Year's to which they can compare my … Read more about Ringin’ in the New Year
