4.10.09

Hola,
Como estas?! Today started off with a nice n' refreshing bucket shower! Mid-day, we went to a hospital to visit a young man that lives in the barrio (neighborhood) who broke his leg in 2 spots. He was extremely excited to see Don (The base founder here at YWAM Nicaragua) and us. He nearly jumped out of bed with his huge cast on. The doctor cleared him to go so we took him home to the barrio. He had been in the hospital for roughly one week. The hospitals in Nicaragua aren't too quick. One man had been in there for 8 days with a compound fracture (bone sticking out of his ankle) and hadn't been operated on. Very painful, very sad.
After lunch, we prayer walked around the barrio, to the market and downtown. By the time we arrived back at the base, it was time for the children's ministry they have every Friday at 3:30. Tons of kids from the barrio come to watch a drama we preform. After the drama, we split the kids into different groups and we discussed the drama. After the discussions, we provided them snacks and then all played games!
Towards dinner time, all the kids from the barrio came to the base and wanted myself and a couple other guys from the base to join them in a baseball game. It was fun to feel like a kid again with them! :) We were able to pray with all the kids before and after we played the game. Another game is scheduled for tomorrow! :)
Well, my bedtime is pretty early over here. It's 7:15 right now, so I better get on my way to sleep. I hope you all are doing well.
Take care,
-Tyler Dean