Today was our final day in Nicaragua and it couldn't have ended better! Our groups split up again for the morning, half the group at the feeding center in Leon and half the group at the feeding center in Posoltega. We continued training the kids on hygiene and came up with Spanish songs for washing their hands and brushing their teeth and eating healthy foods. We fed the children lunch at each location and after eating ourselves, we packed up all the Posoltega children and brought them over to Leon for a Hygiene Graduation Ceremony. It was very exciting having all of the kids together in one place. We had a dance party and played games until the ceremony commenced. Each child was called up one by one to cheers from everyone as they received their Hygiene Graduation certificate and t-shirt. The kids were so proud and felt a clear sense of accomplishment. It was a great way to end our time with the children. Saying our goodbyes was difficult but it just validated the strong bonds we have built with the kids over this week.
We concluded the amazing day with another wonderful meal back at the hotel before ending with a powerful "porch time" led by Evan and Lynette. He challenged us to listen for God's still, small voice in the sound of silence. We each wrote down on a piece of paper what holds us back from following God and threw it into a fire. We were each "anointed" to go out from Nicaragua and bless others when we get back to the States. God was evident in every aspect of our trip and He was clearly working in and through us every step of the way. We are sad to leave but excited to share all that we have experienced with our friends and family when we get home!
