After a busy day at the orphanage, we can all agree that God has blessed us with another beautiful day of Ministry. Our day began with encouragement as we got off the bus and we were all greeted with lots of hugs from the children. The team spent the morning doing jobs around the orphanage property. Many of us spent time weeding the bean fields, while others leveled ground in front of the house. It was great to be able to serve God, and serve the fully committed staff.
The rest of the day with the children was wonderful. We were able to spend quality time with them and we were able to see their hearts and how God is working in their lives. We were all so blessed to have the kids perform a dance for us and we also performed dramas for them. As the night came to a close, each team member was able to meet with a child and give them gifts while getting to talk and play more.
God continued to present us with opportunities as we were prayed over by the children of the orphanage and we were also able to pray with a young boy who was unable to walk since birth. It was a truly powerful prayer time and God began a great work in that sweet boy tonight, one that we believe will continue for years to come.
Tonight at our team meeting we discussed the importance of tending to the harvest. We saw a clear picture of that today as we spent the time weeding the plants that would eventually benefit the orphanage. We’re all so thankful God is blessing us with a chance to tend to His children.
Thanks so much to everyone for all your prayers and for the blog comments. We’ve really been enjoying being able to read those every night, the encouragement and the laughs are great and so appreciated!
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Good Morning….Amanda. Yesterday sounded so wonderful. I know how eager you were to share your love with the children. I can’t wait to hear about the little girl you had a chance to bless. We are all doing well. We miss you and the house is just not the same without you here. I want to give a special “thank you” to Pastor Jeff, Helena and all of the leaders. You are all AMAZING!!! Daisy is in your room snooping around right now wondering where you are:)
I love you and I am praying for you all,
Mom
Hey Dave, Devin, Adam, Nick, Chelsea… (am I forgetting anyone?)
Sounds like you guys are having a great time, I’m glad to hear that. I can’t wait to hear about it when you get home. Adam – I don’t hate you… you brought the charger, so it’s good
But don’t give me that glare anymore.. it’s weird. Devin – Keep an eye on yours and my “other half” while you’re down there.. please. For my sake. Chelsea – You’re not World War 2… Ignore the boys… Nick – Be nice to Dave, Devin, Adam, and Chelsea… especially Dave. Not that you are ever mean, but I’m just saying. Dave – I miss you lots and can’t wait to hear about Marvin when you get back. Abby misses you, too. Te amo. Solamente hay algunos dias mas hasta que puedo verte. Yay! Have a great time, everyone…you’ll all be in my prayers.
Bekah
Chelsea,
It sounds like you are having a great time so far! It’s exciting every morning to read what God has been doing through you and the group. Keep up the hard work. I know that God is very pleased with you! Make sure you take lots of pictures and Daddy wants me to tell you to TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!! Ha Ha We love and miss you lots. See you on Friday.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Ashley and Leah
Im glad everything is going great, sounds like God is doing some great things.
peter white: STUD! i have a feeling your having a great time!
peter: dad hasnt said it but he is proud of you!
bonnie: two words for you bon “myspace present”
abbie: i have confidence in you abigail
shayna: i miss your hyperactiveness
Wow! I would have loved being there and seeing that – working in the fields and pulling weeds! Yabba Dabba Do! It’s interesting how GOD grows us – He teaches us so much thru the mundane things of life and especially thru those things that we normally consider “senseless” or of no value, or beneath us. You will long remember these times in Nicaragua – God will recall them back to your rememberance, even teaching you something subconsciously. Nothing goes without reason or value. We serve an awesome God and to think that HE still chooses to use US to accomplish His purpose & plan! I’m so excited to hear of all that you are doing for our King Jesus! Keep on keeping on! You’re doing great! We are so proud of you all and may the LORD continue to renew you, refill you and keep you in Jesus’ Name! Love yah Laura!
Love & Blessings Mom & Dad Hummel.
Dear Maid of Honor, Emily misses you, Danae misses you, Dad and Mom misses you, Deputy Bernard P. Fife misses you and the dust/hair bunnies miss you. We hope you got to spend time with Maritza yesterday. I can’t wait to see pictures of her. How did she like the gifts? I shot a 52 last night and feel I’m getting things back the way they used to be. Past the pin on hole 6 (par 5) in two! Not that I’m bragging or anything, ha, ha. Settled for a 6 though. Ugh.
Love and prayers, Mom
Bonnie- When I saw your name at the top of this I said, “Bean!” And I was so excited when I read that you tended to a bean field. La la la. I really enjoyed reading your update. It sounds like you are having an incredible time at the orphanage. I pray the one-on-one moments that you all spend with the kids will really be encounters in which the Holy Spirit can move, even in their young little hearts. Keep up the good work and stay hydrated! Nobody likes a dried bean…
Love you Bonnie and Annie.
Oh, by the way, this is Kara, not Dad, in case you were confused by the name.
P.S.- I better watch my back, with your writing skills you could probably take my job!
Calah (aka Big/Little Sister, Adopted Daughter)
Just wanted to let you know we’re praying for you and the rest of the Nicaragua Team. It sounds like God is really using you guys to bless the people down there and is using them to bless you too. Isn’t that just the way He works?!!Can’t wait to hear all the details. Keep doing God’s work! With Love, the Brubakers
our dear son,
its us again!
sorry we didn’t leave a comment on that last blog.
your mother and I got into an intense game of pea knuckle.
and then stayed up even later playing spoons with liz and eric.
It got kind of violent. But eric should recover soon.
I told him to watch the elbows. I guess he didn’t take me seriously.
But nothing some ice and t.l.c from liz couldn’t fix.
Shayna, sounds like your having a lot of fun. I hope everyone is having a great time working with the children and seeing what god has in store for them. Mom and Dad really miss you and can’t wait until you get back so we can hear your stories. Miss ya..<3 Dana
Hello Team!
It is so exciting to hear how the Lord is using you to share His love and bless the children and adults! We are so proud of you! Bonnie, I hope you enjoyed pulling those nasty weeds out of the bean field…I loved Kara’s comment about keeping hydrated…Great job writing Miss B
Annie, I enjoyed your blog entry too. Sounds like you all are having a great time with the children, we’ll probably see tons of pictures with adorable children hugging your neck. We love you both and believe the Lord is using you and the entire team to do powerful works in His Name. See you soon, mom
wow sounds like you guys are having an awesome time down there! Even though you had all these delays with the airports and all it sounds like you guys are still making the best of it! I’m praying for you guys and I can’t wait to hear about the miracles God did down there. Can you guys come over and weed at my house please? some shout outs to
Kris: your my cousin and I miss your awesome badmitton skills
Ryan, Ian, Peter: I miss you guys so much, but I’m so proud that you were willing to give up time and money to come and do awesome things for God.
Shayna: I miss you alot, and I think val and I have decided it’s too quiet here without you!
Peter W : I miss you and your awesome bike! =D
Kari: I miss you your jonas brothers love
everybody together: I miss all of you guys but I’m so proud of what you have done and what you are going to do for God on this trip. Keep up the good work.
P.S. Max is here and he’s waving at the computer saying hi. I think he misses you all
Hi Amanda…this is your sister. Do you remember my name??? It’s been awhile. I miss you alot. Eric was funny at camp. One night at camp i missed you so much i started to cry. Because i wanted you to be safe. I want you to come back with out any ingerys ok. I hope you are having fun at camp. I want you to come home soon. You will see me with mom when we come to pick you up. Give me a big huge cause i will need it. Love your caring sister,Madi
Hi Kari!! I miss you RiRi!! It sounds like you have been very busy in Nicaragua. I hope you take lots of pictures. You know I can’t wait to see them! Did anyone take a picture of you pulling weeds? I would like to see that! haha I can’t wait for you to come home. We have an eventful week coming up!! Until then, stay safe, helpful, and continue making a difference! Love, Janelle
Hey Ian, I think it’s so great that you’re having such a great time down there and that God is doing so much through you and the rest of the team. I read about the orphanage and thought it was so cool that you guys helped out with pulling weeds and leveling ground. It really sounds like you have a tight schedule and are busy. You’re probably going to be really tired when you come home on Friday. I have something for you that you’ll get when you come back. I’m so happy that God is working through you so much. My family and I miss you a lot, and we can’t wait till you get home. Everyone says have fun and keep up the good work. We are all so proud of you.
Love,
Maddie and the rest of the family.
Hi Bethany,
It’s Mom again. I read the blog early this morning and have been thinking about you all day. Remember last summer when your job of watering flowers and pulling weeds seemed so mundane? Here God was just preparing and training you for something bigger — pulling weeds for Him in a bean field in Nicaragua. We continue to pray for you and the team that the Holy Spirit will fill you all and work through you to accomplish mighty things in Jesus name. Don’t forget to journal so we can read all about it when you come home. Much love, Mom (and Dad and Brynlee, too)
Hi Adam! Sarah and I just got back from UNC….b-ball camp was awesome. We have been thinking about you and praying for you. Can’t wait to hear about your experience in Nicaragua. Sarah says hey. Looking forward to seeing you. Cathie and Sarah
see yesterdays long comment in case i typed it too late and u didnt get to see it!
Hey Ran,
I am havin fun in Florida. Eli says hi. We went to miami saturday, saw the world famous south beach miami. Abram is getting on my last nerve. Thank goodness we don’t have a younger brother. I go swimming in his pool everyday, it is so warm. We haven’t gone to the beach yet but we will soon. Today and yesterday we had bad weather, it rained the whole day. Friday we went to some Japanese garden then i eat my first peice of sushi. Yum! I have been praying for you. It sounds like god is moving lots of people. We can swap stories when we both get home. Work hard. I Love You!!
Love your bro,
Jake
Hi Jojo,
Is that your skinny blue body bent over in the picture? We are all wondering if the girl in the weeding picture closest to the front is you. We miss you anyway. We can’t wait to hear about your experiences. sounds like you are having a great time. Your mom has hardly had a worry. She has been very good. Can’t wait for your return so we can go to starbucks. love you honey. love Aunt Kerri.
We are thinking of you and praying for you, honey. Aunt Michele says hello. Even Aunt Diane is reading the blogs of this life changing experience. Keep her in your prayers for her salvation. We continue to pray daily for your whole team and that the Lord will continue to change hearts of those you are ministering to and keep you all strong and healthy. So proud of you and how the Lord is using you. Cant wait to see you. Love you lots, Mom
Shayna,
I wanted to write to let you know how proud of you we are. The whole family misses you and can’t wait to hear all about your trip. We love you and will continue to pray that you are a blessing to all who you come in contact with. Have a safe trip and we will see you soon. Love ya, Faith and Corey
Hi Kari, Wanted to write and let you know how much we miss you. Sounds like you did wonderful work at the orphanage, we are so proud of you and what you with your team are doing to make a difference. I am sure you are all leaving a wonderful impact on those young lives. They will never forget you all and what you have done for them. I pray daily for you and the team and for your continuing ministry. Your sister made it home safely from California, everyone says hi and sends their love. Miss you much, Love Mom and Dad P.S. Your car is shiny and clean inside and out.
Sam!
Hey again! Just stopping by to say I still miss you and <9 you and happy you all seem to be having a great time! Patrick keeps asking if he can text you but doesn’t understand why you wont get it in Nicaragua…but mentioned that you still have to come to play basketball lol. So proud of you and how God is working through you and the team. My Dad, Brenda, Amanda and my Mom all say hi! Stay safe and cherish every moment! Praying for you and the team!
<9 you and miss you a whole bunch!
-Delia
Don’t forget to tell everyone I said hey!!
oh and P. Jeff Arielle and I miss you!
Wow!! It seems like you guys are having a blast out there!! I kinda wish I was there along side you guys.
Shayna: I do agree with Mason, it is WAAAAAY too quite here w/o you! haha. I still love you kiddo. Keep your head up, and your heart in it. Remember “When it falls apart, and you’re feeling lost, all your hope is gone, don’t forget to HOLD ON, HOLD ON!”
Kari: Oh goodness … what can I say. I miss your beautiful face in my basement watching the best movie of all time (which I think I set a new record of watching it 3x in one weekend!) “All you need is love, love, love is all you need”
Abby, Bonnie, Annie, Helena, and everyone else: I miss you tons, and I love you all. Keep up the good work!! Remember, SMILE!!!!! You’re in God’s will, no reason you shouldn’t smile!!
Yuns are all in my prayers every day and night. Keep your heads up and your hearts open. You’ll be amazed at what the Lord can do in you if you remember to listen.
LOVES!!!!
oops.
one last shout out.
Maryssaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! Girl, I love you!!! and everytime I’ve thought of Nicaragua and you being down there, this verse came to mind: James 5:15 – “and the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the lord will raise him up.”
Don’t forget, I love you, and you’ve got a major hug and back massage waiting here at home for ya!!! (since I’m going to assume that you’re giving everyone else one, lol) Love ya girl!! *muah*
That’s nothing! When I was your age, I had to plant, weed and pick rows and rows of strawberries, beans, peas, onions, corn and potatoes, then go back and start over again the next day where I left off. I had to milk the goats, slop the pigs, muck the horse stalls, feed the ducks, chop off the chicken heads and diaper the monkey. Then when I was done with that, I had to walk up hill both ways 5 miles in the snow to go to school. And yes. I was doing all of this in the snow. Times were hard in Blair county. Good thing I met your dad so that he could take me away from all that.
Seriously, though, Shmoopie. How did they get you to weed the beans?
We are still missing you. And the boys. Trevor just doesn’t come to the house at all when you’re not there. I think he’s afraid of us.
We love you guys! Still in our prayers! I go to your room everyday and pray over it for you and the team. And then I break down and cry into your Hannah Montana pillow.
Love you lots!
Mom, Dad, Zach, Mr. Skinner, Clyde, Frankie, Belle, Middie and Pepper
Ian, it sounds like you are doing amazing things for the Lord. We miss you alot. Even Courage is sad you are not here. It is very quite since you, John, and Diego are not here. We are very proud of you and know that you have an awesome heart for the Lord and the hurting. Can’t wait until you are home to hear all about it. I hope you took some pictures. Love Gamme and Grandpa
Oh my goodness. 27 comments?! Thats redic.
Anyways. Amanda, my phone is silent. It has vibrated like once. I miss you.
Abigail: I really hope the humidity has not affected your awesome hair.
Burkey: mrs. burkey called me and asked me to tell everyone that the surgery went well. and that she is recovering very nicely.
She certainly seemed fine while we were playing spoons.
Her and your dad were getting into it.
Mr. Burkey managed to give me a shiner.
But I’ll be alright.
I wonder if you will read all this. Because there are 27 comments. And that would take alllooottt of time to read all that.
you know what makes me laugh.
calah metz.
that is all.
CYBER WHALES HUG!!
Sir Eric William Stump of Westchire.
Hey Kari!
Ami, Scott, and Trenton here! We made it back from CA at 4AM this morning. We waved hi to you from the plane. Trenton wanted to know if we were still on Earth! I have lot of pics of Hollywood and Dodger Stadium to show you. We can’t wait to see yours, too. Take care! We are thinking about you and your friends. See you soon. Get ready for some NYC.
Love, Ami, Scott, and Trenton
Hi Fer fee lips! Boy do we miss your sweet face! It was great to see it along with the picture of your new “friend” on your shoulder. I’m worried — were you hot or sunburned?? I hope you are using your sunscreen we packed! Sorry, its just a mom thing! Can’t wait to hear about your visit to the orphanage — I know you LOVED pulling those weeds! Every time I sit at the piano and see your worship choruses laying there I pray — pray that God is using you in a mighty way for his glory! What a wonderful opportunity you’ve been given to share your growing faith in Jesus. Mr. Underkoffler called this week and sends his prayers and well wishes! He asked me to send the “praying mantis” picture to him via snail mail. he didn’t realize you left already. hee hee! Kris — hurry home so I don’t have to unload this dishwasher another day! Tater tot casserole will be waiting! Thanks Helena for all the work you have done to prepare our teens for His service; we miss your phone messages!
Kris: Great! Mom just told me we can talk but you can’t respond. Let me see…okay, along those lines…clean your roon, take the dog out, set the table, give your sister a hug, and get out of bed before noon. Any objections? No? Okay, now that that’s out of the way…
Mom and I are praying for you. Remember when Kaitlyn was anxious for you to go? Now she misses you. McGruff lays outside your bedroom door. Don’t worry…we are walking him, so there won’t be a mess outside your door when you get home. Part of me hopes that you were one of the lucky ones to get steak and ride first class, but part of me (the Darth part) hopes you got to experience a little part of Houston, since it’s been 23 years since we lived there and you’d be able to say you were there too. (I know it was only HIA but humor me, okay?) Since Kaitlyn misses you, is it okay that we let her use your Baby Bop you sleep with just until you get back? She’d really appreciate it.
Remember what I said before you left…DO THE RIGHT THING. Take care…
DarthJim
PS…Boba Fett says hi, and to watch out for Sarlac pits.
Laura, Maryssa, Miranda, and the rest of the team!!!
WOW it’s crazy not having you guys around!!! i miss you three and i can’t wait til you get back and hear all the stories!!! I’m so proud of all of you guys just keep remembering that you’re all there for a reason and for a person, keep being strong and continue praying for Nicaragua that you would just leave a thumb print and people would come to know Jesus because of your calling!!!
i spent the day with Amber and the girls on Saturday…..it was great 
i love all of you and the family is praying for you everynight!!! tori i will have your shortcake with me when i see you on friday/saturday!!! yeah and we can eat it in the parking lot talking about the trip!!! Laura how are the gummy bears and Maryssa how is the mini reeses peanut butter cups???? miss you guys lots!!
love you bunches and can’t wait to see you
Carolyn and the Boyer’s
PS lots of love PJeff
Hello Nicaragua Team!!! We have been anxiously reading all the posts everyday (several times a day) and are thrilled with the great reports! Devin, we are proud of you and the team and all the things you are accomplishing for the Kingdom. We are constantly in prayer for all and hope everyone is healthy!! Remember that every little thoughtful thing you do counts for eternity!! Devin – I hope that David liked everything you picked out for him. I can only guess that you were a ground leveler and not a weeder, knowing how much you hate to weed! We miss you and your half brothers (Dave, Adam & Nick)! Please take lots of pictures! Oh by the way – Verizon wireless called, they noticed the drastic drop in texting and were wondering if your phone was broken. We assured them the activity will increase on Saturday. We miss you and can’t wait to see you on Friday and hear everything first hand. Love you!! Mawmmy & Daddy
hey abbie i miss you sooo much i am so bored without you here! ha ha i see you had to weed maybe you can do that at home
i cant wait untill you come home. i have it marked on my calendar and i have a special alarm set on my phone for the day you come home. hope you get home safe and dont forget to get me somthing 
ill be praying for you
love,
Hannah<3
To my best bud,
I trust all is well on your true missions trip. How does it feel to do Gods work? Looking forward to seeing you soon. You can taxi me to dinner when you get home. I love you very much.
Love Dad
Calah,
Can’t wait for you to share all the great things that God is doing in your life and the rest of the team. I know the kids are just thrilled that you are all there. I miss your smiling face!!!!!!!!!!Keep loving on those kids and sharing the love of Jesus with them. Praying for you and the team. May God use each one of you in a unique way. Remember with God all things are possible. I am so proud of all of you for being obedient and doing the work of the Lord. Thats awesome!!!!!!!!!! What an opportunity. Keep your heads up and keep pressing into God. I love you Calah, Mom
Such a cool metaphor for you guys to see the practical meet the spiritual with the weeding and cultivating for the harvest for the kids in the physical… and then you got to do it in the spiritual as well! Just amazing! That really stirs my faith!
Keep it up team! The best is yet to come! I pray that god would anoint your hands for the work that you will be completing tomorrow! It is a new day jammed packed with awesome things that you will remember for a life time!
Benjamin
I guess you have all taken literally the scripture that says, “Come with me into the fields.” (John 4:35) Actually, I think it’s a song that says that, but it’s based on the verse.
Anyway, it is amazing to think that you all are really there and you’re actually doing the Great Commission. I read about a young man who, after he accepted the Lord, asked his pastor, “Well, when are we going to start doin’ the stuff?”
The pastor was puzzled and asked the young man, “What stuff?”
“Well, you know,” the youth replied. “Feeding the hungry, praying for people to be healed and delivered, seeing miracles in people’s lives–all of the things that Jesus talked about in the Bible.”
God bless you all for stepping out in faith–you’re doin’ the stuff!
Love,
Chris Danielewicz