We've Made It!!!

A local trying to earn a living.  
We've made it!

It's been a long 24 hours but we are here!  Praise the Lord, all of our luggage is here with us too.  No problems whatsoever coming down...God has been so faithful!!  We arrived at the AG campground, put our stuff in our rooms, and off to Mc Donalds we went.  Yes, our first meal here we played it safe.  We have all had a little free time, resting, showering, and getting ready for tonight's service.  Pastor Dutch will be preaching along with someone giving their three minute message.  Thank you all for your prayers.  Stay tuned!  -Jill

This day, which has technically been two really.... seems somewhat surreal. I'm not sure that even the full force of being here has hit me yet. 

I was praying soooo much during the flight; that we would get here safely, our luggage wouldn't be lost... etc. And hallelujah.... we're all accounted for, as well as all our things. 

By far the scariest part was customs.... we all had this wide eyed, baby deer look on our faces... even the boys... though they probably won't admit it, but we came through without a hitch.

We had about a forty-five minute bus drive through Managua... I have heard stories, about little kids asking for money, people washing your windshield at stop lights... but they don't tell you about how personable they are ;) Mary made a new friend... and Hannah and Jill... just a fellow onlooker reaching through the window.

We are quite the spectacle... which is driving me nuts, as well as not being able to tell what their saying about us. Some of it is obvious, such as Evan being scammed by an eight year old all ready.... we told him not to give out money... but we all know he's just a big softy. I yelled "adios!" to the little boy who smirked and replied "good bye!" This same little boy was trying to get Julia's attention while we were in Mc Donalds... and mine... I ignored him until I decided to suddenly turn around and make a scary face at him.... it took him a while to get his courage back up to come woo us again. 

I am kind of apprehensive of tonight... We have been preparing for forever... nevertheless the doubt still creeps in..... BUT our God will show up... HE will not fail... pray for us tonight... that we would not hold back...

~HAYLEY~