5am in the morning came really early, but the day was surely going to be a blessed day. I was so excited about what was happening today I barely slept. We prepared our lunch and dinner for the day because we had a full agenda. First stop would be Granada for a baptismal service. Two churches gathered together and loaded the bus for the hour and a half trip to the lake. We drove the truck because we had plans later inn the night t a different church.

  We all gathered on the beach for prayer and service to talk about the importance and significance of water baptizing. After group prayer we made our way to the water. The whole group sang as we entered the water. The waves were pretty rough as it was very windy this day. Pastor Johnny played the guitar while fighting the waves Wendy was taking pictures and trying to keep the camera dry. It was rather funny to me because I didn't have to fight the waves as much because I am quite a bit taller than all the others. We finally made our way to a depth that would work and we got in a circle to begin the service.

  After another prayer service we began the service. There were four people getting baptized today. I didn't know until later it was a family that had decided to all get baptized together. I had to take a second to gather myself. This was my first time assisting in a baptismal service. I honestly had to question myself on my qualifications to even be doing this. I was reassured by pastor Johnny that I was and that he was honored by me helping him. This was such an awesome day. To first be witness to the service and to top it off I was blessed with being able to help. 

After the service we gathered on the beach for a time of food and fellowship. It was a great time of laughter and sharing and reflecting on all that had happened earlier. The kids played in the water and had a blast. It was truly a blessing to see.

  After the baptismal service we were off to Managua. We would be visiting my friend Pastor Eliel Hernandez's church while they celebrated the Lord's supper. All of the different home groups from the church were there and it was such a fitting end to the day. Eliel's church had there baptism that morning as well and the newly baptized brothers and sisters took part in there first Lord's supper. This trip has blessed me in so many ways it is hard to describe.God is good

   Today is the first day of the second half of the year. When 4everforward was started 2015 was supposed to be a year of gathering information and confirming our direction. I personally never expected so much to happen so soon. I knew it could but honestly thought it would take more time. In January we took our first trip to a new place Ecuador, South America.. I had never been there before and wasn't sure what to expect. I found it to be much like Nicaragua a place I call my second home. While there we had the honor of visiting several different churches in several different locations. We visited the coastal region and even the Andes mountain region. we saw new things like live wild llamas and guinea pigs being grilled street side. It was an amazing experience and gained many new friends and ministry partners.

  Upon returning to Nicaragua we fully expected it to be a fact finding informational type trip. We had no plans of taking on any projects this soon. Within two weeks God showed that he had different plans. It goes to show you when he is ready he is ready so you better be ready. We took on our first project trying to help finance the building of a new home for a lady pastor whose home was in pretty bad shape. Within a few days God answered our prayer. So we decided why stop at one and wanted to help another lady pastor here in much the same situation. Within two weeks God answered that prayer. A week or so later we were in Honduras ministering to people there. This made our third country in less than half a year. We have received help on so many levels. The prayers have been felt and people have been fed both spiritually and physically. 

  There is no box imaginable to put God in. When he is first you will be blessed and be able to bless others. Thank you all who support us we can never thank you enough. God Bless