Today was a very full day! We saw lots, had a lot of emotions and got to connect with a lot of children! The majority of the day, for us, was spent with the children at the re-nutrition centre while the guys painted the sunday school area and our 2 nurses worked in the clinic. There were about 18 children ranging in age from 7 months to 5 years. Its amazing how little they all were and premature for their ages....the 7 month old girl was like a new born wei...

Heey folks!! Lauren blogging again!! Wow today was a hard day for me. I believe my mom mentioned I was in LOVE with this little One and 1/2 year old(shown in picture.) Well he's very ill.... Has red bumps all over him and bruises! Today was his second day and he did not enjoy it. His mother staied alittle while when he first arrived an he was perfectly fine. But as soon as his mother left he started crying. At that point I felt so bad for him(also two other new...

Heey,..Its Lauren writing my first update in Nicaragua...! Today were going to the Nutrition centre and i feel as if its going to be very life changing and emotional! Yesterday was also very emotional specially when i heard about the little boy whose parents died! It also breaks my heart when I see the abandon dogs that look like they need some loving and the little children begging for money! I've realized I'm so lucky to have what I have..! Thanks so much f...

I can't believe it's Monday already....we are up early and off to the re-nutrition centre shortly. I heard about the devastation in Goderich this morning and my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone...Justin, Bruce and Taylor - I hope you guys are ok, safe and sound! I saw some pictures online and can't believe the damage that the town square has. Love you guys and really hoping you are safe! Jenn, I hope all of your family are ok there as well.

Its 8:30pm (our time) and we are exhausted! Lauren has already passed out on the bed and I am not long behind her. Today we flew out of Detroit at 6:30am and have just now settled in for the day. The place that we are staying at is very quant with interesting little gardens INSIDE the building! So when we had our 2nd thunderstorm of the day, we got a little wet walking down our hall! Before dinner we walked to the 'downtown' and attempted to find a few little...