Nicaraguan Arrival

friends and family.

we are here. the blog is here, upon request. *wink

we arrived the 14th of september, stayed at jane and andrew's (Nuevas Esperanzas UK coworkers) for several days, then moved home.

our home is lovely. i will soon include a video/photos to provide for anyone who needs to have that visual when they imagine us living here in nicaragua.

a little bit about our community. we live about 4ish blocks from the office (Jane and Andrew's home) and about the same distance from the hubbub of downtown. we have a family market around the corner and a family pulperia (almost like a convenience store) across the street. a kind woman who sells bananas and fresh fruit juice on the corner. a bookstore two streets down which offers spanish literature and a possible friend. the best selling taco-lady is around the other corner. caring neighbors. truly, this is home.

we have begun our work in earnest. it is wonderful to be down here, physically, supporting and being supported by the Nuevas Esperanzas family here. we've been planning so long.

as luke has said so many times before, it is near impossible to find an organization with which you share so many passions. passion for Christ, for the poor, for justice, for transparency, for professionalism, for compassion. the opportunity to work alongside this group is an honor and a gracious blessing.

luke is mainly focusing his time on managing the projects and the team. a typical week for luke will be about three days in the rural communities around leon and two days in the office. i will be communicating with donors, fundraising, etc. from home.

life here is quickly becoming delightfully normal. we are falling into routines and balancing our days. we are content.