Projects and Celebrations

Today we completed lots of manual labor around the farm and within the community. There were two groups who went to English class with Bethany, who is a missionary here. In reflecting on the class, Christiana mentioned that it was the first time she was able to really connect with someone here. She feels like that's why she came - to enjoy being with the Nicaraguan people! We ended the day by celebrating Grace's quinceañera (15th birthday) and Melissa's 16th birthday. We ate yummy cake and broke piñatas that looked like the girls. God is answering prayer... we were able to bless those around us and He's keeping us safe! Thanks for continuing to lift us up in prayer.

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  1. Bob and VickiJune 20, 2017 at 4:34 AM

    Thank you so much for the update. I'll keep lifting you up in prayer! - Mr. McCollum/Daddy

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  2. anitaJune 20, 2017 at 7:44 AM

    Sounds like a good day! Praying for another one, and opportunities to bless and be blessed!
    Xo Anita Anderson

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