What do 25,000 rubber bands have to do with evangelism?

One of the ways we share the gospel is through the use of what we call "The GOSPEL Bracelet". We make packets containing colors that represent sin, purity, the blood of Christ, growth and heaven. 

Oh, was it early! 3 hours of sleep was SO not enough.  But we were going home today. Home, where I knew the language and bathrooms didn't hate me. Home to my kids, whom I missed more than anything.  I was very much looking forward to being understood again.

Sheree tries to be polite...

It was the final day of our government meetings and the fullest schedule we'd had yet.  I had been in Nicaragua almost a week, had been hearing Spanish non-stop, was tired of just smiling and nodding, and was ready to try my best to fit into the beautiful culture.

Walking a mile in Sheree's Shoes...

This was the day.  This was the reason we were here.  We had wanted to spend time sharing the gospel and ministering, of course, but the reason we had come to Nicaragua at this particular time was because we had been invited to "government meetings".  

Sheree has a whole lotta time by herself...

So... the bucket saga... 

Day 3 dawned hopeful. The mayor of Diriamba was coming to our rescue and, taking time from his very busy schedule, personally going to Managua to #freethebuckets!

Sheree goes back to Managua...

Day 2 of our trip, which was really Day 1 in Nicaragua, started in the cutest of hotel rooms. Our bed had a fun tree painted over it. The kitchen was vibrant and colorful. And the bathroom door had the loudest hinges of any I’ve ever heard. 

Sheree flies to Managua...

For the next few days, I, Sheree, am going to give you Nicaragua through the eyes of someone who has never been there before. I am also very likely going to condemn myself to a reputation of absolute pathetic-ness (starting with that word right there!).

I (Sheree) think I take after my grandmother. For Christmas one year, our entire family got together and bought her a state-of-the-art computer, hand built by one of her grandsons, with all the technology she needed to stay in touch with her entire family.