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  • Shots from the Past Month

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! The beginning of 2014 was full of many experiences for Jen and me.  From a trip to Leon, to agriculture classes, to family garden meetings in El Canyon, to driving down a dirt road to the base of a volcano, life in Nicaragua is always interesting.  We also had the… Read more

  • Change

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Jen and I are back in the United States for a three week visit and every time I travel, one way or the other, one of life’s truths is made abundantly clear – change is inevitable.  While I love both Nicaragua and the United States, they are very different places.… Read more

  • Strength in Surrender

    Good evening from Managua, Nicaragua! What does it mean to be strong?  From where does strength derive?  This was a discussion I had with a group of friends this morning and questions I have considered many times in my life.  If the questions were regarding physical strength, the answers would be relatively straightforward, but what… Read more

  • Milestone 100

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! This morning’s post is number 100 for in2theriver.com.  It would be easy to just ignore the fact that today marks the day this blog went into the triple digits.  Just like so many other moments in life, I could just allow it to pass by without a second thought.  Many… Read more

  • Nehemiah Moments

    Good morning from Managua, Nicaragua! Over my almost two years in Nicaragua I have had many experiences, both good and bad, and have learned a lot through each of them.  Of all of the situations I have encountered, I would say I have learned the most from dealing with difficult things.  A few years ago,… Read more

  • Continuing the Journey: Nicaragua Update

    Good afternoon from Managua, Nicaragua! Now, a few weeks into the New Year, seems like an appropriate time to give you a quick update on life in Nicaragua.  Jen and I returned to Nicaragua on January 7th after a great time with family and friends over the holidays.  Shortly after arriving in Nicaragua, a team… Read more