In Nica, they say anything is possible. And true to people’s word, over the past couple of weeks, we have experienced both the highs and lows of that statement. To keep…
The other day I had my first experience with a Nicaraguan academic feria (fair). It was in celebration of World Sight Day combined with promoting the optometry program for the school. The fair…
“Joy Comes To Us In Moments—Ordinary Moments. We Risk Missing Out On Joy When We Get Too Busy Chasing Down The Extraordinary.” -BrenÉ Brown Not too long ago, I left a beautiful…
It’s been one week in Nicaragua. While there are many beautiful moments enjoying the tropical paradise literally in our backyard, there are also some new things to get used to as…
Moving to a new country is exciting, fun, and tough. Not only do you have a new culture, language, and set of customs to learn but boy is there a…
For many who know me (Danielle), I love travel adventures. However, this adventure to Nica is different and gives me the jitters and heebie jeebies. Pre Lucie days Nicaragua =…
Packing. I find it very ironic how as soon as you start packing the things you own away, you end up unpacking tons of memories and emotions. And you realize how despite…
Dear Beloved Friends and Family, We are off to our next adventure in Managua, Nicaragua this fall, where Justin will be serving as a faculty member at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma…