I made a promise yesterday but now I am breaking it because there is simply no way for me to post pictures from today. As we speak, more than 1600 photos are loading onto my computer and everyone is already in bed! Luckily, we will be returning to the states Monday so you all won't have to wait too much longer before you can see the pictures and hear the stories in person. :]
Today was phenomenal. We went to the worksite in San Jose at the usual time this morning, finished pouring forms, and completed the roof. Plus we got to take part in the most moving part of our trip, dedicating the house to the family. This was especially touching this year because many of us know the kids who live in this house from previous years of mission trips and it was really cool, for me at least, to get to give back to a family whose kids have helped build houses for so many others in their own community.
We also passed out bags with rice, beans, sugar, and oil to about 50 families in San Jose. Almost all of us were able to participate in handing these out, praying with the families who received the food, and telling them that although the food would provide them with temporary physical sustenance, the real reason that we were there was to tell them that Jesus is the bread of life and He provides us with eternal spiritual sustenance. Hearing the stories from fellow team members about how they were touched throughout this process of touching others' lives this week was incredibly moving tonight.
After leaving San Jose (always sad for me), we returned to the team house for lunch, then headed out on our tourist day. We went to a coffee plantation called Selva Negra, explored their trails, then had coffee and cake in their restaurant. Then, we went to a place called Calvary Hill, which is basically an overlook over the entire city of Matagalpa. We also went out to a dinner at a local restaurant, then returned to the team house for worship and debriefing/share time.
Tomorrow we are going to church in Matagalpa, then heading to Managua to (hopefully) go to the market before staying a hotel to wake up Monday for our flight.
Goodnight to everyone! See you soon! (Keep your fingers crossed for a picture post at some point!)
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