Into the Heat

My travels yesterday went well and no issues came up, which means I still have a clear travel record...unless you include the time when Kevin and I flew home last June and almost missed our connector flight in Houston and had to run like mad through the whole airport, but that's a near miss, not an actual mishap. Everytime I fly I wonder if that will be the time that I have one of those atrocious experiences that many people so often pull out of their repitoir of travel horror stories. Otherwise, I don't worry about it too much about flying and just go about my way.

Don Miguel had his taxi ready at the airport and brought me to Alma's place. Miguel is a trustworthy man that the Nehemiah Center often contracts his business so guests and staff alike can make it where they need to go safely. Although I didn't sleep well cause of all the animal noises, car horns, bombas and all these many other wonderful Managua sounds. Give me a few days and I should be used to it all again.

Steve and I are trying to confirm all our plans that we have for the Faith Burlington team that is coming on Tuesday. I hope to keep everyone updated on their trip via my blog so those who are wondering can rest assure. The team will be here from Jan 26 - Feb 1 and will be focusing on visioning for the partnership with the Nehemiah Center/ Leon churches, which Faith Church is committed to.

Heading into a weekend I see many things to keep me busy, I just hope that with most people not working that I can get the stuff done that I need to.

Merry Christmas!

Success

A successful trip, I am happy to say. Steve, Alma and I worked it hard and are satisfied with how far we got on the training development and vision trip work. We didn't completely finish so I still have my work cut out for me in the next 8 weeks before my next trip out. Lucky for me I have some solid direction now for what we want everything to look like.

And for anyone who wants to check out Kevin's guitar you can talk to him for a looksee and maybe a strum or two...the guitar was completed and I brought it home!!! A beautiful thing it is.

Now it is back to the cold world of mittens and sweaters. It's not so bad though, I get out to walk my dog, so I am forced to face the chill. I am already listening to my fave Christmas music and started decorating last night! I can't wait to chop down that tree this weekend! Kevin and my first tree! I don't know what's crazier to think of - all what Christ did for us during his life on earth and his death or what He is doing in this world today. When I sit and allow myself the peace to think on Jesus and all He has done, I am blown away by all His works, power, beauty and raw heart. I am really looking forward to this Christmas.