Gun Registry

Today was full of a lot of going and coming. The task being to register the shotgun we now have here at the mission house. If you were wondering how long it takes to register a gun in Nicaragua the answer is roughly five and a half hours!

We began the day thinking it would be a quick trip to the police station and in about an hour we would have the gun fully registered. But we were definitely wrong. We first went to the local police station to turn in our forms Jay had already received and filled out. But after a few hours there we found out that the head police station made a typo on the serial number and therefore we could not register it at that time. We then travel to the head police station. Might I add this is the national police we are dealing with so similar to going into an FBI or CIA building except Nicaraguan.

After waiting until 2:00 at the head station Jay was allowed to go back to meet with the officer about the document. Grayson and I had to stay because shorts and flip flops are not allowed in that area. Not sure why, I didn't ask either. But after an hour there we then headed back to the local station turned in our paper and waited roughly an hour again to receive our receipt and then we were finally on our way! Task done just at a slower more Nicaraguan pace.

But we have called it a night and I am now just sitting on the back porch watching the storm roll in over Lake Managua and the volcanoes. Have a good night y'all!

Quick quote

I found this quote and thought I'd share it for the mission world and just everyday life.

"Whatever your life's work is, do it well." -Martin Luther King Jr

Feliz Día de la Madre!

Well I got to double dip on the Mother's Day holiday this, once in the states and then yesterday here in Nicaragua. For holidays here in Nicaragua it is very similar to holidays in the U.S. all businesses shut down and everyone just relaxes and spends time with their families.

With that said I spent the day with my family here in Nicaragua. We went to Miriam's aunt's house to celebrate Mother's Day. We ate, danced to the music, and had a piñata. This was my first experience with a piñata but a very enjoyable one because it was an authentic latino piñata in Nicaragua. The piñata was a star and hand made by Miriam's mother and grandmother.

Not the exact piñata but you can get an idea of it!

Today, is a rather cooler day with cloudy skies which will be nice as we run many errands in preparing for the team to arrive this weekend. We are picking up groceries and supplies for the team today and also going to the police station to register a new shotgun we got for the mission house. It is safe here might I add. So no worries there! But we now have one here just in case. :)

I hope everyone has a great day!

Made It Safely!

Well I am officially here in Nicaragua for the next two months! It was an interesting flight from Atlanta to Managua. We flew in and landed in the middle of a huge thunderstorm. Shaking and exit signs blinking on and off the whole flight. But it doesn't end there! After we land on the slick runway we find out that their is no power in the airport and we have to wait for the arm to be able to operate and let us off the plane. Well, while we are waiting the plane decides it wants to cool off on the inside and begins to smoke throughout the entire plane. BUT God took care of me and my fellow travelers and we arrived safely! I was greeted at the airport by Grayson, Jay, and Miriam. And after catching up some at Miriam's house we came back to the mission house to crash for the night! Thank you for your prayers they were definitely answered today in many ways!

Atlanta

Made it safely to Atlanta and didn't have to rush too much in finding my gate. It was on the complete opposite end of the airport though! Boarding shortly. Next stop Managua, Nicaragua!

Waiting...

Well with airports you never know how long things may take you are either very rushed or waiting for awhile... Today I am waiting... About an hour and a half worth until I board! Next stop Atlanta!

It has begun...

We are on the road to Nashville. I'll be boarding and flying out to Atlanta at 2:30. Praying everything goes smooth and safe today! I already talked to Jay and Grayson and they're ready for me to get there tonight!