“What is your favorite food?” the teacher asked with methodical dictation. “My… favorite… food… is… uh… manzanas!” replied the young student, copying her teacher’s cadence. “Apples!” reminded the patient, bilingual instructor. I sat reading on the floor below, but was momentarily distracted by the beautiful sounds of freshly-learned English being carried by the morning’s amazingly […]
Tips for U.S. Families Abroad: Money
In the past two days, I’ve received two messages from people seeking information about moving abroad. One was looking for general information, while the second was specifically seeking tips for those considering a move to Nicaragua. Neither are missionaries, but rather U.S. citizens seeking to relocate overseas. So, I figured it was a good time […]
Adopting from Nicaragua
Since our move to Nicaragua in July of 2012, we’ve felt compelled to offer assistance to those families traveling here to adopt orphans. Sometimes that means welcoming them into our home, finding transportation, or helping with laundry, while other times it means offering a listening ear during times of frustration or sadness. [Note that we […]
Our Work with Adoption Care
First, it’s important to understand the basic process of adopting in Nicaragua. So if you haven’t done so already, review the process before reading further. Next, read my post about why we need adoption care in Nicaragua. All caught up? Great, now here is a little more about our work with adoption care in Nicaragua: […]