Hey everyone! We've been busting really hard trying to get these homes finished so we haven't taken as many pictures as usual are we want to get all the available hands pounding nails and cutting wood. But we have a fresh batch of shots from the last few days so you can see the progress both teams are making! Enjoy!
Love the photos, tell my guy (Andrew) to smile, find his joy in service.....
ReplyDeleteRachel Plank
Howdy there, team Nic! did you know that you're in Nicaragua? Cuz that's still a little weird for me. Maybe it'll sink in in the next couple days. I bet you guys are getting pretty tired, eh? Try not to take it out on each other. Believe me, you dont wanna go there. Instead, you should try to make things really awkward. Its just better that way. Then tell me the story.
ReplyDeleteSMECKA! There's so many awkward things I want to say. But you aren't the only ones who would hear and that would be weird. So I will simply say "to yona rekla" (toy-ona-ray-claw). Embrace it. ;)
The rest of y'all, don't ask. Seriously. Don't. You're looking lovely. Thought you should know. This is getting kind of long so I'm gonna go. Sleep well my little beauties. I love you more than Edward Cullen loves Bella. Minus the whole wanting to drink your blood thing. Mmk. Night.
Megan Stevens
Thanks for all the pictures! :) Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you wrap up such an amazing journey with each other and God! You are all an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLots of Love to Stacey & Jonathan!
-Sarah, Ryan & LBR :)
Phenomenal, amazing, talented, tremendous people!! Wow! You've accomplished so very much! I have no idea how you're finding the energy ---though we're continuing to ask God to provide it, and fill you with all He wants for you. Hang onto Him when you're feeling a lack. It feels like you've been gone way longer than a week already and I miss you! well...the you(s) I know. Tho trust me, someone is missing each of you. :-) It's Thursday night at 10 pm here so this post may not make sense. Know you're prayed for, loved and being waited for.
ReplyDeleteBeth, you're bed is ready for you here and while we have some fun ideas --YOU get to run the schedule when you return. Love you and hope you have tons of fun. Really want to hear your stories and how they connect with the pictures and posts. Love you!!
God, please bless each member of the team with whatever they need most and again, flood them with your blessings. Amen
I miss my babies!!!! Hope you are staying strong girls. Love you and I can't wait to see you!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Amazing job!! It is astounding how much you guys accomplished in one week! You should be very proud of yourselves!! I know that you have definately made us all proud back here in Indiana! Cory, so now that I know you can help to build a house in a week, cleaning your room in a day should be no trouble at all right? :) Dad is going to be fixing your car tomorrow so you should have the deluxe Dodge Neon version when you get home - with a hood that closes, a window that goes down and air that works! I know, I know, we are just too good to you:) I can not wait to see you..........I have missed you like crazy and it feels like you have been gone for a long time...oh wait that's because you have practically been gone for the entire summer:) Finish strong, represent Jesus well and love hard! Mom a.k.a Kathy Wonderly
ReplyDeleteWhat a fulfilling week you've obviously had! Your work looks impressive. Way to go, team! Hope your day on Friday is fun-filled and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteLiv - sad to see that Maddie's and your eyes have been "stuck" all week. Don't lose your crazy, spontaneous goofiness. You make the world smile!
Jacob's home... watching some educational show from the East coast. Kinda odd, actually. Good to have him home. Can hardly wait 'til you're home! Enjoy your last couple days. We love you like mad! Praying for you all the time. Grateful for the "you" you are!
Love - Mom and Dad Waltz (Mark & Laura)
Hola Nicaragua!!! I've been watching the blog, and I must say I am so proud of how much you guys have accomplished on the houses! Of course, that's no surprise because all of you guys are amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've had some great times with the kids too. I'm sure your unconditional love and attention has made an impact on them. I'm so jealous you got to go to the beach, you lucky ducks.
I'm glad you all have had such a remarkable opportunity to show others God's love!! Praying for you all, have tons of fun on Friday!!!
Much love to Mads, Liv, Abs, and the rest of the team!!!
-Nikki Risselmann
Truly amazing on so many levels! I am so very proud of you, Kelly, along with the whole Nicaragua team. The work that you are doing there is inspiring, not only to those in Central America, but here at home as well. I can't wait to hear all about it from you. I miss you A LOT!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom
to abigirl and allison.
ReplyDeletei miss you guys a lot.
the house has been empty without you guys.
and guess what?!
yours birthdays are tomorrow! woot woot!
and frowny face.
17 and 18.
what the heck.
where have the years gone.
i know you guys have been making a hugeeeeee change in peoples lifes and its an amazing feeling.
keep doing the good work.
abby! ummm, come home. dont go to college.
sissy. i have more years with you.
be ready for big hugs at 2:30 AM
-emily sroda!
hello. oh hey. hi. hola. aloha. guten tag. bonjour. (celia that one was for you.)
ReplyDeleteIt's your two favorite creeps......Jordan Elizabeth Hallam and Brittany Michelle Jacquay.
HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your gonna get water in all those crevices. Don't take it in the pool. You can hope, but it's not going to float. Yes it is, no it won't. Is that what makes it float? Because she has to clean her room. (Humming.) When are they leaving? Who? The parents. Whose parents? Your parents. Oh, tomorrow. Aren't you gonna miss them? No, not really. It's only two days. Who's watching you? Chanel. Chanel?! Yeah, Chanel.
Hallam Household Rocks. (aka those were all quotes taken from conversations eavesdropped upon at the Hallam household.)
Love all of you. Extravagantly. Wish you could be here....not really. Wish I could be there. Me too. Me three. oh wait, there arent 3 of us.
Cory- I (aka Jordan) have a picture of your mom in my room laying on my desk. What a beauty she is.
Celia- Gretchen's last day at Culvers was Wednesday. Kristen told me (brittany) to tell you that she hates you. Oh, and you're coming to a conference with both of us on August 27th in Indy. Just so you know.
Olivia- I saw your house today....like I do everyday. I don't (says Brittany.) Well, I do (says Jordan). I feel like we're DC (says Brittany.) Well, that's concerning. (says Jordan.) Just kidding, I didn't say that out loud....I was just thinking it.
Emily- Hi. Jane Eunice sends her greeting. She misses you. And so do we.
Jake Kopf- We don't want to bowl, but we'll putt putt and go to urban swirl. Tell all your fellow Eddies. Oh, and you better still have portable Celia. She's a keeper. Love her. Forever.
FROGS FOREVER > Olivia
true story.
JBC forevs.
ok, now that we have annoyed probably all of you except Beccah....we'll go on with our lives and keep missing you.
So have a splendid day. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (for those of you who ever went down to the heir force room....say it to the tune of the song that goes along with it.)
Ok, we're seriously done annoying you now.
Love.
P.S.- Celia, Heather quits Culvers
Hey Team Nic! It'a me again. I'm soo happy that tomorrow I get to see all your beautiful faces in person! How lucky am I?! I can imagine the mixed feelings your having now: Happiness at the thought of your own bed and seeing me (obvi!) Sadness that the trip is almost over. excitement about telling all the stories (to me). ... among other things i'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI hope your day has been fantastic. I know you all are having crazy fun and friendships are blooming and all that other good stuff that happens on mission trips. You guys rock my socks. Keep it up! Enjoy your hotel! and the funness that happens when there's fun pppl...aka Team Nic.
Kay I'm gonna go eat some pizza. Love you more than the bruises that come from too much fun tubing. <thats really better than it sounds. You've gotta have something to show for it.!
God Bless!!!!
Megan Stevens
Does everyone miss me yet? I know Beccah and Chucky do! All of you guys have been doing so great!!!! I'm so proud of all of you!!! You are bringing up there down here! Kingdom Catalyst!!! Beccah, I'm expecting to hear stories when you get back. I love you all!!!! Praying for a safe end to the trip and a safe trip back.
ReplyDeleteLove, Shelby Trusty