Indescribable.........

I can't really describe our morning. Words can't completely explain the experience. Pictures wont do it justice. But, it was absolutely incredible. We packed 21 people into a 15 passenger van - sorry, moms, we werent wearing our seat belts, but the roads are so bumpy and horrible we were going really slowly - plus we had 6.. 100 pound feed sacks full of rice and beans and several duffle bags full of toys for the children. We spent the morning with Pastor Manuel - pronounced man well - distributing food to the people of his so called congregation. His church meets outside on a big open dirt area. Its unbelievable the poverty of these people. They have nothing. Many of their homes are simply 4 sticks with a tarp wrapped around it. They usually have a fire pit in the middle of their house where they cook their food. They were very grateful for the food. we prayed with each family as we gave them the food. You would have been so amazed at the deep heartfelt prayers that our kids prayed over these families. You can just feel the love of Jesus pouring from our kids to the people of Nicaragua. Our team of kids are so amazing. They work so hard, give of themselves and totally love the Lord. They have remarkable servants' hearts. They are getting tired and worn down. The conditions are better than we had anticipated but still very primitive from what they are used to and yet I still havent heard a single complaint or grumble. We do miss ice, though. all of us are really looking forward to water that is not just lukewarm but that we can deal with. We have so much to share and I´m sure that our stories and pictures will not even begin to describe the experience of what is going on here. God is at work both in and through us. We especially love the children. They are so precious. We just finished up lunch and will spend the afternoon at a church service at LaQuinta. God bless each of you. Thank you for your continued prayers for strength and health. We love you guys!!!