Well day 3 is complete and it was a productive day.  The weather was really nice, especially in the afternoon.  We laid the foundation for the first school, held VBS, and played games with the children.  The highlight of the day was Lamar passing out.  He was fine after a few moments of TLC from Josh Pallie.  At times it was very windy and we had to deal with some sand storms but that didnt stop us from doing what the Lord brought us here to do.  This continues to be such an amzing experience for me and I look forward to the next day.

I am learning so much about these people and their culture.  It is very different from ours but yet in a lot of ways the same.  The children just want you to pay them some attention and show them a little love.  The adults are appreciative of all we do, and the Chosen Children staff are great to work with.  Some of the families of the barrio as well as the Pastor of the barrio church are always around and looking to help us in any way.  As a rookie at this, I would recommend anyone that can come in the future to do so. 

Thats all I have for today but make sure you are checking out Mark and Austins blogs as well.  As always, everyone is doing fine and sends their love home.

Till Tomorrow,

Josh Pallie

What an incredible day!!!  We went to church this morning at what equals First Baptist Masaya, the official name was Primera Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel.  There were probably around 1300 people in attendence.  Even though we couldnt understand a word they were saying, we were still touched by the Holy Ghost.  We sang familiar hymns in spanish as well as some other praise and worship songs.  It was so neat to see the Nicaraguan people raising their hands in worship to the same God we worship at home.  It was the churches 93rd anniversary and they had around 20 people get baptized and we also took communion (wink face).  Lamars friend Marco also came to church after Lamar invited him!  How cool is that.

In the afternoon we went to check out the first barrio we will be working in called Paradise.  The level of poverty and living situation was truly humbling.  I have seen situations similar before but never interacted with the people.  They are so content!  They are satisfied with what they have and do not whine and complain because they do not have more.  How often do we complain when our favorite store doesnt have a pair of shoes in our size or when out to dinner our food isnt cooked to perfection?

We start early tomorrow morning building the first school, VBS, door to door, and sports camps.  The work is going to be tough, but Jesus said the road wasnt easy. 

I cant explain to you how awesome this trip is and we have not laid the first brick.  God is showing me things and leading me down uncomfortable paths but the more I say yes, the more I am blessed.  I cant wait to see what the next day holds!

Everyone is still doing fine and sends their love home. 

Till tomorrow,

Josh Pallie