Throughout the time on the Rio Coco, my thoughts were often on "the story" that would tell how a person's life would be forever changed due to this Read More
the medical mission…the people…
During the seven days on the Rio Coco in Nicaragua, we traveled a total of 340 miles and visited 14 villages and returned with seven patients and Read More
village life…along the rio coco…
Since this trip was all about supporting Esperanca's medical mission...our interest for this mission was finding patients specifically for plastic Read More
my panga boys
Have you ever heard the quote that anyone can steer a ship in calm waters, but it takes competence at the helm to navigate treacherous seas? It Read More
smiles…
It always took quite a bit of convincing the children (and adults) to smile in their photos...even saying the spanish word for smile - sonrisa - Read More
daily living on the rio coco
~~~ sharing some scenes as we traveled along the Rio Coco throughout the week... ~~~ there was a constant change in weather throughout the Read More
heading out…to the rio coco
Before continuing on...I just want to give you an idea where the Rio Coco is located in Nicaragua. The country is about the size of the state of New Read More
keeping it real on the rio coco
It’s taken me a few days to figure out my approach on how to explain six nights and seven days on the Rio Coco. So I’m just going to start by keeping Read More
the city of mists…jinotega, nicaragua
Where it all started...Jinotega...a small city situated in a long valley in the north central region of Nicaragua known for producing 80% of the Read More
greetings from arizona
I just can't tell you enough how wonderful it feels to be home...and to see the Arizona sunsets like the one above...and how fabulous it is to not Read More
taking love, peace and happiness to nicaragua!
A week or so ago I posted about the upcoming trip to Nicaragua to support Esperanca's volunteer surgical mission program. Well the time has come! Read More