As we continue to settle in to our new home and country, there is still much to be done. We are still awaiting the delivery of our van which is supposed to be her on February 20th (mas o menus), we are in the midst of language school, we still don’t know our way around all the details of shopping and cooking, and we haven’t even begun the process of becoming residents. Yet we have begun ministry.
As often as possible our family is traveling to Antigua to spend time in Hermano Pedro. This Sunday we spent part of the afternoon there where I was able to hang out in the malnutrition ward for a little while. There I met Delma and Gloria, two infants with cleft lip who were brought in due to their 
low weight. These two precious little ones have suffered so much, yet they were so quick to give a beaming smile as I held them. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew were downstairs in the Anibal and Baylin wards taking care of some of the older kids.
All of our children are naturals with the kids at HP. They are comfortable, fun, loving, and not afraid to get dirty. As a result, laughter is heard throughout the wards whenever our family is there. I cannot express the joy I feel when our family is ministering together there!
Meanwhile, back at our house, the kids have started some regular soccer games in the street in front of our house that have attracted some of the local children. In the last three days they have hosted two games that attracted 12 –14 kids, and everyone had a blast. Each time they end a game the big question is when there will be another one. Even some of the local adults have come out to watch the game, cheer, and take pictures. This is helping us make friends in our town as well as assisting our children with their Spanish.
Tomorrow Brittney and Krishauna begin teaching English as Kairos Christian School in Ciudad Viejah. They will leave our home at 6:15 am to take the chicken bus over and start the school day at 7:15. Kairos is a wonderful school for low-income children that leads them to Jesus while providing a quality education. Both Brittney and Krishauna are excited about the opportunity to use their teaching skills and education while honing their own Spanish.
So, as you can see, we are busy with ministry. We appreciate your prayers for us as we continue to assimilate, adjust, and sort through the continuing ramifications of our move.
The Fulps
