Just the Beginning
EXPECTING the worst, HOPING for the best. Picked up from the airport in a huge army truck covered by just a large tarp for my 24 teammates and I and our 25 hiking bags. Three hour drive back to our place we would soon call home. Spending our time singing, laughing, and enjoying the breeze that came through. After a long day of travels we arrive at our home, greeted by our hosts and their adorable PUPPIES (those of you who know me well, I surely felt at home seeing the dogs). After saying our hellos we went inside. WE ARE BLESSED by the house we have been given to stay in! i AlMoSt FeEl SpOiLeD. Waking up in my bunk bed this morning I thanked the Lord for all he has provided me with. Taking my first step out into the humid Nicaragua air I found myself staring at a beautiful volcano. I don’t understand how people can look at something so amazing and NOT believe? Then a teammate and I went on a walk up the road, where I saw cows, horses, chickens, dogs just roaming the streets. I’ve been here for less than 24 hours and have already experienced so much. I can’t even begin to imagine what the Lord has to come for my team and I!
Psalm 40:5
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
So glad to hear your first experiences are so positive and up lifting.
Thank you for sharing. Miss you.
Diana – Your message brought a big smile to me, along with tears of relief & joy…God is so amazing, powerful and so very good! I am excited to watch what HE does with you and your team. God’s Blessings on your work and may HIS Word be heard. You will all be in our daily prayers! Love you Sweetie!! Sara, Joe & family
Diana! So great to read your blog! Love your title, too! I’m sure you’re already forming friendships that will last with you through to eternity! How excited for you to have some familiarity with the dogs, too! And Romans 1:19-21 came to mind as you said you stared at the Volcano. (:20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.) But this can be all part of God’s plan to use you, right? So I’ll keep praying and you keep focussing upward! Hugs to you DIANA! I’ll never forget your name – I Promise! Praying for you dear Diana daily!
Oh beautiful niece of mine-He has so much in store for you. So glad you & your team made it there safely.
Can’t wait to see pics!
You’re in my prayers,daily. As you have been since the day you were born:)So proud of you.
Love you,kiddo.
Hi my love,
I’m so glad to hear you have already experienced so much in so little time. That all sounds more exciting then I can possibly immagine. I’m so proud of you for all that you’re doing and i’m grateful that I can call you one of my best friends. I miss you like crazy and can’t wait until the day i get to see you again! We had so many great memories this summer that I will never forget. Love you tons!
~Natalie
Hi Diana! So excited for your great adventure. It’s awesome how you’ve begun your life after high school. What a beautiful, meaningful, important undertaking you have begun. We’ve been praying for you, and the message you and your group will be bringing to the people who don’t know God’s love for them. You rock girl!
God bless you and your group.
With love and BIG hugs,
The Salatino family