Mary in Managua

One of my last rides in Nicaragua before coming to the States was a killer ride.  It was very steep in several places and took me through mud, peanut fields, clusters of roaming pigs, roosters, cows, and oxen.  At one point I had to walk my bike up a steep portion of the mountain.  (Above is a [...]

What a month! A wedding, a robbery, an extra night in Nancimi, a medical outreach, and a trip to the States. Check out the details in this month’s The Gazelle.  Thank you for your support of this ministry and for the partnership we have through your prayers.

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Last weekend we loaded up two cars full of medicines and headed for Nancimi, a small town about 3 hours from Managua. The little church that we were working with had been praying for weeks that God would hold back the rains on Friday and Saturday so that we would be able to pass through [...]

We have been making improvements to the security of our home since our break-in 3 weeks ago. We have a new back gate, a night guard, and new locks on the other entrances and gates to our property. But today,I had to break into my own home.It all started with a morning run [...]

My long time camping-road tripping-swing dancing-FCA-Ultimate Frisbee-college friend-and-Christian brother, John Wall, got married in Colorado on September 28th. They had a beautiful wedding held at Hudson Gardens just outside of Denver.

My best friend, Sondra, and I traveled to celebrate with John and his bride, Tracey.  The reception was held under a big white tent with BBQ, toasts, and dancing.  [...]

Let the training begin…

On Friday, Aimee, Carey, and I took a 3 hour bike ride from Managua to the beach.  We rode about 30 miles in 3 hours.   This was my first “long” ride.  I am training for the Sea to Sea Nicaragua Cycling Event  that will take place in January of 2009.  The purpose of this event [...]

 This 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara has A/C, a CD player, and lots more room.  It is comfortable, and most importantly RELIABLE!  It feels so good to drive around in the Suzuki.  Thanks so much to everyone at Grace Church who contributed and made it possible for me to have  this smooth ride!!!

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I just got back from a great Ultimate Frisbee Tournament in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.  The trip to Costa Rica satisfied the need to renew my Nicaraguan visa as well as to satisfy my desire for competitve play.  The majority of players were from Costa Rica, but Panama, Nicaragua, and the USA were also represented.  Six [...]