AACS Nicaragua Trip 2017

As the trip comes to a close, I am thinking through all we have done and all we have accomplished in this short period of time. I am so incredibly proud of each member of this team.  We have accomplished things that I believed would be impossible and we have overcome things that may have seemed intensely daunting only a week ago. I have seen and experienced so much growth during our time here whether it was from the construction work, the cultural differences, or embracing the elements as it may have seemed. Personally, my heart has been encouraged by the love and passion of the people that work in this ministry. Sitting at home in Maryland I am continually overwhelmed by the feeling of helplessness as I see all the hurt and need in the world, but this time here in Nicaragua has reminded me that it is not the Lord’s will for us to change the world but rather to work to make a difference exactly where we are. I am returning from this trip with a renewed joy and a renewed hope in my ind

This trip has been absolutely amazing! This was my first missions trip and I am so glad that I made the decision to come. This week flew by so fast. I spent most of the trip in construction building a house for one of the workers of Piñas de Paz named Carlos. The construction was so fun and by the end of the week when we left almost the entire frame was up. I met and worked with multiple people; namely Carlos, Melvin, Luis, Belen and Mika, and each of them are so amazing. I personally felt a connection with the people here and that is something I am so thankful for the experience to have met them. Looking back on the people I met in both house visits and the hospital visit, they have left a great impact on my life. I will miss this ministry and the people here dearly and I can’t wait to go on another missions trip. This trip has made a huge impact on my life and I am so grateful for the opportunity to have gone on this trip.