Medlins on Mission: We Are In Nicaragua!!!

We Made It To Nicaragua!

Thank you so much for your prayers because they are being answered for certain. We had a wonderfully uneventful trip here, everything went smoothly and quickly and without extra expenses. We have contracted for 6 months on a house right in the city which is great for access to stores and such. The only downside is that it's about 2 or 3 kilometers to the mission which will make transportation back and forth a little difficult and expensive. We definitely need to purchase a vehicle quickly to solve this issue. Please be praying for that. Otherwise, on Wednesday we will move into the new house and sleep on mattresses on the floor and we will have the refrigerator, washing machine, and stove oven delivered also. We still don't have a phone and internet of our own but hopefully by the end of the week we'll be set up.

The people are so wonderful here and have been nothing except courteous, helpful, forbearing, and overall beautiful. The weather is incredibly hot and muggy with temperatures in the mid to high 90's that is unrelenting until late in the evening. We have many adjustments to make but everyone is doing so with fantastic attitudes. Our children are loving playing with the many many children who frequent the mission property from morning until evening. Baseball has been an immediate common ground for Gabriel and Jacob, the other boys and adults. Christina and Abigail have made countless girlfriends and their names are called throughout the day to come and play.

The Lord has continued to provide energy and endurance for us through these three long days since this journey began. We call upon His name throughout the days and He continues to sustain us - Praise The Lord! Thank you for your continued prayers as we adjust to this new culture and lifestyle. There will be days of difficulty and stress and we must trust in Him!

Attached are a few photos of some of the things that went on during Day 1. It was a whirlwind and a long day as we went to the visiting circus late in the evening. Continue to check back during the next few days as we update you with things here. Please continue to lift us up as we continue the transition! To God be all the glory!