We arrived safely in Nicaragua!!!!!
We had a mostly uneventful rather warm plane ride from ATL to Managua--a little
thunderstorm close to landing made it exciting. After going through thermal imaging
to make sure nobody had a fever we stood in the customs line forever. But God is so good! We met a man who is adopting 3 children from Nicaragua--he has two grown children and on a mission trip down here they decided to adopt--now it is getting closes to time that they can take the babies home--30 mos, 24 mos and 18 mos--they surely need your prayers! Their mission has built a home for at risk girls and now they have built housing for over 16 girls to stay.
We arrived at SHEO after about an hour bus ride--Viktor is an awesome driver--
un the pouring rain we unloaded. I slept like a baby and i think most everybody else did to!
Saturday morning we woke up to bird chirping and a beautiful sunny day at the farm. After a day of travel it is nice to have a "down" day----we packed meds for hours and then after a delicious lunch of ham sandwiches we counted more pills for the clinics. Then when we were done we made food bags---a bag of beans, rice, sugar and flour are given to each person seen at the clinics we go to---this is team work at its best. Everybody helps till all the work is done!
While we were doing this--John and Laura, Steve and Jeff Brinson went to town to buy clothes to give to the children at clinic........
David, Sarah Kate and the rest of the team did take time out to play with the kids at the gate----Gringo Loco is David's name here! Jimmy and Jeff Willis and Frank Pickle brought loads of candy for the kids--so they are really glad to see all of us.
I have seen Scarla, and Steve saw Maria Jose and Will saw Eleya---it is great to see all the kids from before. Mary Beth is doing great--on her first trip---she and Leigh are having a great time with the kids!!
We are a little tired but came to town to let you know we are safely here. When the A team gets back to the Farm with the cell phones we will all call home!!!
Please continue to pray for us---especially for strength and health for all the team members---this is physically and emotionally tiring for all of us...but we love it and God is using us to share HIS love on these kids!
Hugs to the Cone boys :)
2 comments:
Glad to hear that you made it safely. How awesome that you were able to see the kids from previous trips to Nicaragua. I know that must warm your heart.
Please let everyone know that we are praying for their health and stamina. I know it is going to be a wonderful week.
(Keep your eye on Mary Beth. She might try to bring a little girl home with her :) )
Much love,
Leigh
Just looked through all your pictures! It was great to see David in his element with all the kids. I love the one with him and the kids in the circle and the two off to the side laughing. I can just see David having a time! Keep showing them Christ love as only you can David! Praying for you all.
Steve
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