So we made it in last night to the mission house at 11 PM Nica time, 1 AM Atlanta time. Whew. Long journey, but oh how great it was to be back and see our "other family" here in Matagalpa. I was looking forward to seeing Doña Fidelina and Raf so much! Ha, funny story. Our flight landed in Managua at 7 PM and we made it through customs and security without a scratch. But we waited outside of the airport for one hour before we figured out that Fide and Raf were inside waiting for us. Ha, Mo and I started to get a little worried, but the Nica inside of both of us kept us calm. We have been catching up with the family the past day, including the entire ride back to the house.
We went to church this morning with Don Omar and Doña Fidelina. The whole church knew we were coming in this week so we heard countless times, "Ah La Morgan y Espencer estan aquí!" After church we reunited with the rest of Raf's family, including Lesbia and the kids. Updates on the kids: Ashly has become even more beautiful, she's growing up; Pallito still enjoys a good wrestling match and is still as strong as an ox; and Michael has curly hair! When I saw his luscious locks, that's when I wished I hadn't shaved mine off yesterday. But oh well. Hopefully by the end of the summer Raf will be happy when Michael and I have matching curls.
We played with all the neighborhood kids this afternoon after the delicious "la barbacoa." Don Omar told me the boys had been asking if we were going to be able to play baseball yesterday when I got here, but he had to keep reminding them that I was arriving "en la medianoche." So we all enjoyed several games of fútbol, uno, and bingo this afternoon with all of the kids. Later tonight, Raf treated us to a milkshake at "La palacia de los batidos." mmhmm, tasty. I know. We spent the rest of the night talking with Don Omar, Doña Fidelina, and Raf, just straight up enjoying each other's presence. So great. Oh and for those of you wondering, the fireflies here are everywhere. Great sign, I know!
Tomorrow Raf is taking us to each of the communities to check up on everyone. So pumped. Better go get some shut eye!
Love you all and praying for all of my family and friends by name,
sb
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So glad to hear that you're there safely. I thought of y'all all day Sat. & Sat. night, thinking, "I guess by now they're probably at the airport." And later..."I guess by now they're descending into Managua." I can only imagine your excitement at the reunion with your other family :) A sweet time, to be sure. Tell them all I said "hi". Oh - I have an assignment for you - I need the bus driver's first & last names for the hotel in Managua while we're there. I figured I'd have better success asking you than waiting for an answer from Raf ;>) Love you both. Holly
ReplyDeleteso good to hear about the fireflies :) miss you both and praying for you. love love love allibad.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is so happy for you two! I know both of you are so happy to be back in Nica and I'll be praying for you this summer. Keep up the blogging!! I'm happy arrived safety!
ReplyDeleteglad you guys made it safely! :)
ReplyDeletelove you guys!
:)