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Hearts and Burglar Bars

June 25, 2011
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“Brittney, you are just unique. The way you think about things is just . . . “different.” – Michelle haha So the first thing I noticed when we explored Jinotepe wasn’t the trees or the people at all. It was the burglar bars. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I was surprised in any way that they are on every door or window or that they caused me to be alarmed. It’s what they look like. Have you ever seen burglar bars with hearts on them? If you said, yes, I’d say you’re probably...

Here for a Purpose!

June 25, 2011
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I wear shoes all the time. I brush my teeth using a water bottle. I use the toilet with other people in the bathroom. My feet are always dirty – I’m not sure they will ever be clean again. I walk through mud on a daily basis. I’ve eaten enough rice and beans to last me a lifetime. I’m living out of a suitcase. My clothes don’t smell fresh. My showers are cold. I’m never by myself. Our room and bathroom are a mess – I’m always organized. Yes sometimes these things bother me, yet, I wouldn’t change anything here. It’s only been 3...

Cleansing Rain!

June 25, 2011
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I stood in the pouring Nicaraguan rain the other night with Sarah C. It was the most relaxing and freeing experience. It was spiritual and healing. I felt like the rain was washing me of all the unimportant things I dwell on back at home. I was just standing in the dark in the clean rain of nature. I’ve noticed that about this place though, I feel free of the constraints and rules of society. I have no cell phone, no T.V, very limited internet and I absolutely love it! I’m completely free to just be who I am, no restrictions. Being here in the night, outside with no sounds of...

Our Daily Commute

June 22, 2011
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Caution: This video may cause dizziness. Hiking and video recording is not an easy task. I apologize. This is how we get to the Barrios every day. It's always an adventure. Sincerely, La Quinta Esperanza

Open the eyes of my heart.

June 20, 2011
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I colored my hair a couple of nights ago, in the dark, in the rain, in Nicaragua. Oh and its red, I love it! We have started going to the school for disabled children. It really touches my heart to see these kids with so many problems, great me with a smile and a hug. We each go into a class room and just do whatever the kids are doing. Color, build blocks, play ball, ect. The kids really enjoy having us come. We also continue to go into the barrios to pray for people and their homes. We have started splitting up into two groups, one group goes to the homes, and the other...

Mi Familia (Part 2)

June 20, 2011
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Not that I’m playing favorites, but I kind of am, and my favorite little boy is Melton. He’s Jason’s (Carlos’ friend) little brother and he’s the loudest, cutest little boy that I’ve ever seen in my life! He’s in first grade and he’s officially mine. I tell his brothers that I’m taking his every time I see him! Today he sat with me while the big guys played soccer and found seeds that when you tear them look like hearts. We just kept tearing and making more hearts. Tonight I got to meet his family, which was wonderful because his...

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