There are many differences living here in Nicaragua. The other day we went out to take the truck to Pantanal and the rear tire was performing a high pitched version of the national anthem as it … Read more about In Which I Get A Tire Patched And Learn A Lesson On The Nicaraguan Understanding Of Time
The Infant
This is not an ultrasound. It's actually just my poor attempt at photocopying my face. But I do feel somewhat like an unborn child. I spent the last month at a training camp in North … Read more about The Infant
Mission Cramps
I am somewhat delusional. Sometimes I imagine that with enough mental energy I would be able to do things that are well outside my physical capability. It wasn't until I started training for … Read more about Mission Cramps
Expect Delays
For some time there was a sign like this one that parked itself on the road passing my house. Every day as I would turn into my driveway I would read it and think about the delay I have experienced in … Read more about Expect Delays
Nica
I remember Hot sun dancing off the colorful buildings Bicyclists and pedestrians ruling the streets Waking up to fresh fruit smoothies Listening to the rain roar over the terra-cotta tile … Read more about Nica
Fog
Last night I went with some friends of mine up to Mary’s Peak. At 4000 feet it can’t really be called a mountain but it is the highest point on the coastal range so we take what we can … Read more about Fog
Running Towards Cake
I love to run. I love the sharp pain in the lungs and the burn of muscles. But when my body starts to struggle, the worst thing I can do is watch my feet. I need to pick a point on the horizon and run … Read more about Running Towards Cake
The Mountain
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” I love the story of Moses found in Exodus 33. God had called Moses to lead an entire nation of childish … Read more about The Mountain
Resurrection
6-26-13 A slip An acceleration of speed Bouncing, grasping, clutching Reeling I am not in control This will not end good Impact A guttural bark Stillness Silence My head is not … Read more about Resurrection
