Nicaragua-Day 1: June 29, 2012

Today we spent most of the day traveling. We started in Chicago, flew to Miami and then finally Managua, Nicaragua. The plane trip wasn't too bad. It went a lot faster then I thought it would.
After we landed and got our luggage , we had our first Nicaraguan meal: McDonalds. Yep, they have a McDonalds here. We were all very hungry and some other places to go before getting settled at the Woughter's home.
In the evening we helped make dinner for another missionary family who was leaving back to the States for awhile. Then we ate some dinner, watched a little bit of Nicaraguan news and some gymnastics(they get some TV stations in English).
They have a lot of different teaching opportunities for us starting on Sunday. I can't wait to start them!!

Get Ready....Get Set....GO!!!!

     I've spent most of today packing for our trip to Nicaragua. We leave tomorrow afternoon and I couldn't be more excited!!!! I am just itching to get down there and begin all the ministries that we will be helping with. It's going to be so AMAZING! Be praying for us as we travel there and as we serve along side the Woughter family. Also be praying for the people we will be helping minister to. The count down is almost complete. The time is almost here. Get Ready...Get Set...GO!!!!

"And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am! Send me." Isaiah 6:8

6 more days until Nicaragua!

     I only have a few more days before I'll be heading down to Nicaragua!!! This week is going to be spent getting a few last minute items and finishing up some last minute details. Then it will be time to start packing everything up.
     I'm getting more excited as the day draws nearer and nearer. Can't wait to see what God will do and to serve down there.

God is in Control....ALL THE TIME

Lift Me Up by The Afters

Waiting for the sunrise
Waiting for the day
Waiting for the sign that I'm where You want me to be
You know my heart is heavy
and the hurt is deep
But when I feel like giving up
You're reminding me
That we all fall down sometimes
When I hit the ground

You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me, so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart's all that I need
Your love carries me, so I'm letting go

I know I'm not perfect
I know I make mistakes
I know that I have let You down,
but You love me the same
And when I'm surrounded
And when I lose my way
And when i'm crying out and falling down

You are here to lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me, so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart's all that I need
Your love carries me, so I'm letting go

I can see the dawn is breakin'
I am feeling overtaken
With Your love, with Your love
I don't know what I can offer
In this moment I surrender
to Your love, to Your love

You lift me up when I am weak
Your arms wrap around me
Your love catches me, so I'm letting go
You lift me up when I can't see
Your heart's all that I need
Your love carries me, so I'm letting go
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     No matter what situation I may be facing God is always in control. He will always be there to "lift me up"' no matter what. I need to let go and let God do what He needs to do in my life even when I don't understand it.

"Be still and know that I AM GOD." -Psalm 46:10a

17 days and counting

Only a short 17 days until I'll be leaving for Nicaragua. I am so excited! I can hardly wait! We have almost everything planned out and organized. All that's left to do is buy the rest of our supplies and pack it all up!
I'm praying that God will use me in an AMAZING way as I minister to this kids. I'm a little nervous about the language barrier, but I'm hoping to be able to become close to the kids despite it.
I absolutely love the below song. It's "I Refuse" by Josh Wilson. I want to be the one God uses to do AMAZING things. He has called me to go on this missions trip and I will gladly and willing go anywhere else He may call me to.