Claudia and I had a meeting with all of the directors and pastors of the schools where our scholarship program helps out. We wanted to end the Nicaraguan school year encouraging them to see their work with the children and families in their community as a beautiful ministry opportunity. We also took the time to help lay a foundation for what we expect for the coming year. Praise the Lord we had a great turn out and got some really good feedback from all of the schools on ways to improve in 2009.
December also meant saying good-bye to one of our roommates. Joy who has lived with us since July is moving back to California. We had some fun times together this month in between visitors staying at our house. Joy is creative when it comes to parties so in high form we had a smashing Christmas party. We had lights and a complete fireplace. Joy's friends helped make a beautiful fireplace with construction paper on the wall. It truly is mesmorizing just like a real fire. While we are sad to see Joy go I'm excited to see how God uses her and her talents as she returns home.
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On the 16th I headed up North towards the colder weather for Luke and Ellen's wedding. While the weather was in the teens most of the time I was there the fellowship surly kept my heart warm as I visited with old friends in town for the wedding. The week was full of wedding activities and preparations. Now the happy couple will be returning to Nicaragua the first of the year to begin their new life together.
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As soon as I returned to Nicaragua Aimee and I biked out to the beach as our final long ride in preparation for the Sea to Sea. We started early and ended at the Pacific beach in the same spot where we'll end on January 6th. Rachel and Aimee wanted to take a Christmas pic on the beach so they brought along the Christmas tree. Here is a great picture of Christmas in Nicaragua. Bright and Sunny.
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