What i am thinking in Nicaragua

This is my first mission trip. I got to thinking about something as we were driving around town moving and all. I started thinking about how different the culture is or how “bad” things are here. And I wasn’t saying this with a negative voice, it was just my initial reaction.

But what I began to realize was our deep similiarities. No matter the country there are still parents trying to do what is best for their kids. Teenagers who struggle with who they want to be. Young adults trying to find their place in the world. These are our similarities. These common life challenges are what connect us.

Nicaragua Day 2

Left this morning around 8:30 to help move furniture and things to the new boys home. It is much bigger then the one they were living in before. More room for the kids to play and to house more boys when the needs arise. We got everything moved in a few hours.

Went to Pizza Hut to eat lunch. Great pizza as always. After lunch we went back to the new house and helped clean and organize furniture. Got a chance to play with the kids. Got in mock boxing match with Marcos, one of the boys at Casa Robles. The house mom and dad are amazing. They have no kids of their own, but have devoted their life to taking care of the boys.

Got back to the farm around 3:30. Roq Martin and I took a swim in the pool.
On the way to supper the monkey was climbing on me and trying to get in my pockets. I thought they were empty, but he pulled out my kleenex and ran up a tree with them. He attempted to eat them, decided they didn’t tast good, so he throws them on the ground. I like the monkey and all but I think he is a little disturbed.