rich in faith—common ground blog #2
This trip has been extrememly fulfilling already, and we’ve only been here a few days. My favorite experiences have been the times spent with the children. Unexpectedly, after church on Sunday morning, we spent an hour or so doing crafts with the kiddos from the community. It was rewarding to […]
Common Ground Heads to Cerro Negro
Today we journeyed to Cerro Negro, the site of the most active volcano in Central America. The drive up was long and bumpy. We had to wait for cattle and pigs to cross the dirt road but we received cheers and smiles from every Nicaraguan child during the trip. Even when we were […]
Tuany
Hey everybody! Ashley Jenkins here, writing from the mission center in Nicaragua! Here’s a few of my thoughts about the trip so far. Friday night when we arrived, I was so exhausted and I didn’t feel well. The flight seemed so long and boring. I was a little anxious about […]
The “hands” of Vision Nicaragua
One of our first groups this summer was the Butler University Team, from Indianapolis, Indiana! Butler’s team helped pave the way for a packed summer of teams. They were a tremendous help with making cosmetic improvements to our Mission Center. One of those “cosmetic” changes or improvements was placing a […]
Arms Held High
Wow, it has been a week since my return to the States. As I walk up and down the halls of my school (teaching summer school) or hang out with friends, I feel as if there is a fog invading my vision. I just can’t seem to get a clear picture. Meditation, prayer, […]
Growing Pains
Sometimes the Lord calls us to difficult things. Situations that don’t quite make sense and don’t “fit “our plan.” I’m convinced that these are not without purpose, but rather opportunities that the Lord orchestrates to deepen our trust and dependence on Him. Where we’re challenged to grow and step out […]
Back in the States
I am back in the States! I arrived last night in Birmingham, Alabama where my wife Sharon is visiting her mom. The trip was a grand success in many ways; I got many of the photos taken for the kids needing sponsorship, and spent time in the village and at […]
Last day in Nicaragua
Friends, I look forward to coming home, but am sad to leave at the same time. I have been here without an interpreter, and have done fine, although I understand less than half of what my friends here say. Martin Matamoro rallied last night in the cool of the night, […]
Tuesday in Nicaragua
Doug, here, from Nicaragua. The mood in Bethel is a little bit somber as the knowledge that our friend Martin is dying. He spent a second day in the hospital, but the doctors said there is nothing else they can do. His creatin level has raised to 38, and he […]