In previous trips to Leon we bought supplies to feed around 200 people, the supplies per person were around $3.00-4.00. The food bags we supplied contained, oil, flour, matches, beans, rice, and laundry soap. As a measuring cup, one about the size of a McDonald's large drink cup, was used to measure rice and beans with. This would feed a family of five I believe.

We went on the same day as Pastor Felix would be at the garabage dump to deliver a devotional lesson and a lunch for each person who was there.

For lunch each person was served a piece of fish, rice, veg, and a tortilla. I noticed some did not eat their food right away, they took it home with them for later.

We also handed out packages with candy and gave each child a beanie baby. The kids faces would light up over such an insignficant gift, it was nice to see some smiles. The first time I went to serve in this ministry I got mobbed by the kids. They were soooo happy to get a treat. It was fun. I laughed til I cried with the kids, we all had a good time.

There will be some time where we will get to relax in between ministries. For some of us it is important that we have this time as it helps to recharge. Lauren is reading a book, I tend to nap in the afternoon after lunch.

I have been asked how do you it when you go there with the stuff you deal with concerning your health? I take care of myself as I would at home. I take my medications along with me, I rest when I need to and if I really have to I will stay behind. Sometimes I dont like having to stay behind but there are times I need to. Just as I would need to do so at home in the evening. I could push myself to do everything there is to do when we are in Nicaragua but I would not be doing myself or my teammates any favors. Fibromyalgia is not something I like to mess with, if I push myself too far I find that my body just does not want to go after a while because it is just too fatigued.