Seasons Change.

So quickly, seemingly overnight, the landscape has changed; back to yellows and browns and lots of dust! We are well into the dry season once again. I used to wonder why the folks here would water the dirt, now I totally understand. The land is so dry that when the blustery winds blow, they pick up the surface dust and hurl it high into the air. Beware the dust clouds and the heat. When I get home at night I can feel a layer of dirt and dust on my skin, in my ears and on my face. And the hottest is yet to come; March and April usually beat all the records!

I can hardly believe I was in ice and snow and sub zero temperatures just a couple of months ago celebrating Christmas with my grandbabies in England! I treasured those moments hunting down the fattest icicles, making snowmen and just enjoyed being cold! I knew it would have to last me thru dry season here!!! I dream of those cold days now. Of course, I know there are folks out there wishing the temps would rise too. We are a contrary race. The grass always seems greener on the other side. As I get older time seems to go faster! I have truly learned to treasure every moment, we never know what tomorrow will bring. Enjoy the moment, the here and now. This is the day The LORD has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! With that mindset, I feel more pressed to go and share the Good News of Salvation and God is providing me with many opportunities to speak and share, both publicly and in private.

I hope you have time to scroll down through the pics, and as you do, reflect on God's goodness and love. May all we do bring Glory and Honor to His name. Thank you for your continued support with prayer and finances. Your encouragement has been priceless. Thank you! God Bless!

Did you know cashews grow on trees? (I didn't!!) See the cashew in the pod at the end of the fruit? I find this tree fascinating, especially since it grows so well during dry season. God has all things planned to perfection!

The grass has disappeared, but these die hard soccer fans at NCA continue to play despite the dust and high winds!

I am so blessed by all the smiles from the precious students here at NCA, Nicaragua Christian Academy!

Fun with some 3rd graders. Every Friday they can take a day off from wearing school uniform. We have theme days, this one was animal Friday! One of them insisted I wear her hand made bunny hat! OK........

A 4th grader found a wounded bird on the playground and wanted to take care of it. This reminds me of how God holds His children, all of us, in the palm of His hands :)

California Gold Rush!! We had the 3rd graders re enact the gold rush. They had So much fun. More pics posted on fb..... they keep asking me if we can do it again!!!

Celebrating 100 days of school. We are so grateful that we can come to school every day and learn. Thankful for all the resources we have here at NCA. There are many children here in Nicaragua who do not even have the basics for a good education. Many of them are sent out to work, or have to stay at home to look after younger siblings while the parents go out to work.

First graders enjoying their 100th day of learning!

Thank you LORD! All the credit to you for everything.

James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

We love you LORD.