Arrived!

The first thing I said to Jonathan when I woke up here in Managua, Nicaragua was, "So THIS is where houseplants come from." It´s odd that every leaf is intimitely familiar, but out of place growing right there in the ground instead of in a glazed pot on my mom´s kitchen window. The rainy season in Central America feels much farther away from drought-striken Texas than a mere 3 hour plane ride. 

Not only are we grateful to be here after such long anticipation, but we are particularly grateful that ¨"el machina"--the optical machine--is in Nicaragua and in our custody! Sure, there were some tense moments, (expensive in the US and confusing in Nicaragua) but with the fine help of Mr. Benny (of Mision Para Cristo), our new pals at customs, and some credit cards, the machinery that we have been so excited to deliver to their new eye doctor, is here and ready for action! Jonathan vows he is not bringing them any more autorefractors--which should work out just fine, since this machine will stay here to work full time. 

We are waiting this morning on the arrival of another group of workers from the states, and then we will head up the mountians to Jinotega so the work can begin. We are so grateful for the prayerful support of each of you, which is making this work possible. May God be glorified and His purposes advanced through our meager services in His name. 

--Jonathan & Sheila