Author: Adventures

Our first morning in Nicaragua, we had just finished breakfast and as I was walking across the compound I met a little girl, Sarasha.  She was with her Mother, visiting the doctor at the clinic onsite.  The first thing she did was confidently offer me one of the two cookies she was eating for breakfast.   Even though she had little (two white oreo like cookies) for her breakfast, she was so readily wanting to share with me.   I accepted her cookie, twisted it and offered half of the cookie back to her, showing her I also wanted to share. We introduced ourselves to each...

Today we went to Mahanain, the poorest community we will be visiting on this trip. This community has no water, no electricity, and no actual bathrooms. On the drive there, there was an awful smell, due to the nearby shrimp factory. Despite this unwelcoming stench, the community was very inviting. I had the opportunity to talk with an elderly woman, named Julianna, and two young girls. Before we sat down and chatted, she made sure to brush off the chair well. I saw this and appreciated the fact that though she had little, she wanted to make sure that what she did have was in tip-top...

 Here are a few pictures from our first few days of ministry to give you a glimpse of what it looks like to partner with Vision Nicaragua.  Please enjoy and leave and questions or comments for us below     To open the medical clinic, Dr Michael addressed the entire crowd with advice like to drink more water and not soda, eat homemade food not junk food and to not eat too many sweets   Dr Michael took time to listen to each patient      Abbie taking vitals during the medical clinic     Anna painting this beautiful girl’s face while she...

Hey guys! Livin’ the missionary life down here in Nicaragua! Currently staying at a place called Vision Nicaragua. The property is so pretty and green. It’s hot here, but not Georgia hot. There’s no humidity. We’re drinking lots of water and gatorade. I’m so in love with this country. Today we went to San Carlos a little village close to Chinandega (where we are staying). The team split up in two groups and went around door to door. We shared how important having a relationship with God is, showing love, and praying for locals. Most of the men that work in the...