Day 3

Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe that we've been here 3 full days already! There have been quite a few differnet experiences so far, but I'll let everyone else share their thoughts on what they're experiencing and thinking first. -Jake

The weather today was very very very very hot and we were painting a school outdoors. Before that, we visited a school from preschool to grade 6 with whom we played a game that they taught us which was pretty funny and very competitive. The kids were so happy to see that we wanted to participate and we even teamed up with them. So far, this trip is really much more about us learning about Nicaragua and the different things we can do with World Wide Christian Schools rather than changing these peoples lives which is what we were expecting and wanting to do. We ARE learning alot and it's very interesting, we just thought we'd be doing alot more heartfelt work towards these children and their families.
-Anya

Today we visited a new school in the city of Managua. We got to play a game with the kids at recess, which was soo fun. We had a great time and they had a great time laughing with and at us. In the afternoon, we finished the second coat of the first color on  the school we started painting yesterday. It was INCREDIBLY hot, but we toughed through it.We learned alot about the culture today and more on Nicaragua and their christian schools. Tomorrow we're going back to the special education school for children with disabilities and we're all really looking forward to it.
-Tessa

Hot! Hot! Hot! Ummm...... Did I say hot?
Today we painted the outside of one of the schools. I don't think I have ever done physical labour in that kind of heat, but the girls powered through and we got it done :) Tomorrow we get to go back and put on the second coat..... Hoping for some cooler weather.
We have spent a lot of our time visiting different Christian Schools in Managua (there are over 100 schools in the area)  and learning about all the various opportunities and needs in the area. The Hearts part of our Mission is about changing our hearts for the long term to see how we can continue to serve God wherever he leads us. Continue to pray for us as we explore where God will lead us.
PS: Good news: Our stomachs are still okay (you know what I mean.......)
- Caroline

Ya, it was incredibly hot today! My nose looks like rudolph the red nose reindeer so i'll be applying 100 SPF to that tomorrow...oye. This morning was very interesting at the school in Managua. All the children came out for recess and had this elaborate game set up (essentially it was a relay race) and we were asked to participate. Our competitive sides definitely came out, resulting in Anya, Tessa and I having bruises and scrapes. We are all still in one piece thankfully:) Thank you for the support. I love and miss you toufexi clan.
-Lea