Day 3 water water everywhere!

Since coming to Nicaragua water has become a big part of our daily lives. We have to be constantly aware of how much we are drinking so we do not get dehydrated. This is so important we have a team member who checks with each team member every hour to make sure we are drinking and to refill our water bottles. We need to make sure that we do not drink the tap water because it will make us sick. We cannot even use it to brush our teeth. Like I said water is a huge part of our lives in Nicaragua.

Today water played an even bigger part than it has over the last few days. One of our projects was to cut the main water line to the school and install a new filter system. Well, as sometimes can happen an easy 15 minute job turned into an all afternoon affair. It's hard to say why things did not go as planned but they just didn't. By the time all was said and done many of us were muddy and wet while two us were soaked to the bone and covered with mud from head to toe.

While I was contemplating the day it occurred to me that the events of today could be easily be used  as an illustration. We receive the Holy Spirit through water and the sacrament of baptism. Like the water from the pipe, it floods into us, filling us and spilling over to those around us. Like the water we need to make sure we drink, it provides nourishment and gives us strength. It also cleanse us removing the muddy stain of sin and making us clean and righteous before God.

Today was also Steven's birthday. Our hosts went out of their way to make sure it was a great one, starting the day with a special song sung by the school staff and culminating in fireworks. It has been such a blessing to work with Wayne, Megan and the staff at Centro Escolar LifeLink. We came to touch their lives but are all finding they are having a much bigger impact on ours.

Enjoy the pictures.

Location:51a Avenida S.O,Managua,Nicaragua