Well, as our family continues to learn and grow here in Nicaragua we often get eye opening experiences. I know that all humans have similar tendancies but when faced with a different culture it can be amazing how different we can also be.
We had a wonderful time today in La Paz Centro. They have dug close to 150 holes for the plantain trees and about 10 feed into the well. You know everything, and I mean everything, is done by hand. They said the well would end up being about 20 meters deep and that again is going to be dug all by hand. I keep asking John if there is an easier way but unless God blesses us with a huge amount of money, by hand is the way it will be done. I look at some of the projects that the people here in La Paz are working on to better their lives and think to myself, this task is impossible. Yet, when I look at the people working, their faces and body expressions say they can do it and will prevail in the end. I am humbled by what I see. So many times in my life I see a project and decide before I have even started whether I will be able to do it or not. Often if I think it is too difficult I won't even start it. I believe after learning so much in this culture about life and perserverance, I have really been missing out on many blessings because I have chosen not to start.
We also had the priviledge of attending a civil wedding. That was interesting to say the least. I was surprised when the lawyer began talking about why two people might get married and that is should be for life and not just for a few months. He even talked about how God will bless them and take care of them. I thought civil weddings didn't include God. Another new experience to open my eyes to different cultures and different worlds.
Today Natalie turned two. Some of you may remember her. I talked about her back in February. She is the one that has a head smaller than my hand. She was in a bicycle accident last thursday. Her ear was split by a barb from a wire fence. I gave her some ointment for her ear and prayed it would heal without trouble. I saw her today and her ear is almost completely healed. I am so thankful her mom knows how to care for her so well.
I am just extremely thankful for all God has allowed us to do and see here in Nicaragua. He has truly blessed us and I pray continually that we will be a blessing to those around us. We came down here to share God love with others and to make a difference in their lives.
May God receive all the Glory!!!!!
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