Managua, Nicaragua

So Patrick's trip to Nicaragua went awesome! According to him, they had a great time and it was very "eye-opening". I've been there plenty of times myself so I knew what he'd be seeing and was grateful for the opportunity he had to see what a great and sad country Nicaragua is. They stayed in a little area called Diria, where some of my family live. One of my parents homes is being built there and is in the last stages of construction which was the purpose of this trip... to work on the home. Let's just say they did a lot more sight-seeing and traveling around Managua, and outer areas then they actually worked. :D That's ok though. I'm glad he got to see a lot because the next time we'll be able to go is probably when there's a Nicaraguan temple (cross your fingers and pray!).

Patrick wanted me tell you all that he had a great experience and loved it. He's more grateful today than he's ever been for our country and for the blessings we've received and receive daily. He has a new appreciation for our home, for cleanliness, and for our pets. He saw a lot of homeless dogs and really hated to see them in pain and hungry.

Other than the sadness of it being a third-world country, the trip went marvelous and the home is closer to being finished. I'm extremely grateful for Patrick to get that chance to see what we've all been talking about when we talk about dear ole' Nicaragua. :D

[Pictures coming soon....]