Day 2 (July 3) - Nicholas

Greetings!
Today was a very eventful day. I met many amazing people and learned about their lives. I also learned about Iginio's past evangelizing and he taught me about the Word. We fixed some chairs and cleaned some fans. During recess me and Victoria played 2-on-20 basketball with the schoolchildren and they beat us 6-4. The children were very nice and fun to be around. Rosa and Maria Estelle cooked some very delicious meals for us and we made a run to Pali for snacks and necessities. We then went to Tent City to evangelize and I was surprised that every house we went to had Christian residents. We prayed with the people and they shared their life stories with us. One woman was part of a major protest against the government because the fruit packing company she worked at was exposed to pesticides called demago which attack the organs, the woman now has liver problems. I was very surprised that people opened their doors for us and invited us in with no shame. I was very moved by their hospitality and trust in God.

The prayers were very emotional and meaningful. When we asked people what they needed prayers for, many wanted us to pray for their health. Others wanted us to pray for God to take them out of that neighborhood and for the Lord to give them the grace to maintain themselves firm in their faith.
After visiting Tent City we got back to the chapel and played soccer with some kids from the neighborhood and stayed talking and joking around with them.
I really can't believe it's only been two days. I'm really going to miss this place. I feel like part of my heart will be left here in Managua.

Thanks for your prayers and support!
Nick