As I write this, the team has been poolside at the Hilton in Managua. The best part about being in the pool is that the chlorine is the catalyst for cleaning out the dirty toenails after a week in Santa Maria. What a blessing that everyone made it through the week without illness.
The last day in Santa Maria was another good one. VBS had to begin a little late due to the rain storm, and the lesson was a hit. Ann Smullen creatively taught the story of Jesus resurrection using an egg carton with items in each section representing Jesus life. The last section was empty representing the resurrection. The kids really seemed to get it. Of course, the last day involved the very important water balloon fight.
Men's bible study seemed more like a youth group meeting as many of the attendees were young, the youngest being 14. And the most unlikely thing happened - the men actually participated in the conversation. This is a very different scenario from years past. Part of the differnce may have been due to Butch's teaching methods and part may have been because Pastor Jose gave the following advise: Look them in the eye as if you expect an answer when you ask a question, then they will respond.
Fair well time is always a hard time. Thursday night the team was invited to share a few words and many did. There is usually a time of hugging and crying. This morning, there were many to see the crew off around 8:30. For the team it is a time of conflicting feelings as they don't want to leave, but they are anxious to return to their families. (And take a hot showere and sleep in their own beds. :)
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