Goodbye

Well it is my last night in Nicaragua and to be honest I can't actually remember being somewhere I have been so blessed. My time here has been nothing short of amazng. I am only just begining to see what it is I have been apart of whilst here and actually the full weight of it will not sink in for a good few days if not weeks. I can't explain how God has blessed both Andy and I and there is much to muse over.

Suffice to say I left Ometepe yesterday and worked in the prison today at a clinic that Andy has been allowed to run. Again, something that can only be described as amazing, it is simply not possible to just walk into the biggest prison in Nicaragua, have coffee with the Governor and then go into the depths of the prison and run a clinic. My role was one of Pharmacy and between myself, Nestor and Steve (the guy in prison) we ran a very effective pharmacy proving medication to the prisoners. Each man I met today was full of appreciation for what we were doing. The Governor pleased to see us and welcoming. We had been told the Governor simply will not allow anything to hapen in the prsion, yet, we rocked up to the barrier this morning, drove our truck into the centre of the prison, unloaded all manner of medication and had a laugh with all manner of prisoners and wardens. We then had dinner with the wardens.

A guy who is currently in for multiple murders came up to me at the end (I had got to know him through my visits with Steve) and said that he thought it was amazing what we were doing and that everybody was so appreciative of all we had done. He was so gracious in his approach and such a blessing to me and Andy. What a last Day.

Not to mention dinner at Doctor(rita) Sandras house where we both discovered that we both have different coloured eyes. It was amazing, really do love the woman, she has been so much fun, a great friend and such a warm person whose devotion to the people she works with is nothing short of inspiring. It would appear I have made her cry twice now each time by singing to her, and before anyone comments on the quality of my voice, she was very touched, not in pain!

Oh what a last day. And I can only say that it is all for the Glory of God, nothing I have done has been of any sgnificance, it has all been provided for by God. through our meagre efforts there are over 30 prisoners and a number of prison Wardens today who have pretty much got some fo the drugs they need and will all be dosed up to the eyeballs with Multi vitamin tabs.

How do I feel about leaving the country. Well, through our times of prayer we have realised that what happens now is right and it is right for me to leave for now. We have both learnt so much and have been so blessed to spend a good number of hours each day with God which has meant a much clearer view of what we are to be doing. So I leave, but not with a sad heart becuase I know that all this has been so benificial to me and to Andy. Who knows, I may well return as I have made some wonderful friends here most of them being Nicaraguans, which is so wonderful. Libby has been a blessing also and we had dinner last night and said goodbyes, she too is an inspiration and has been our good and only english speaking contact.

Oh how amazing this has been. The key now is not to loose sight of all that has happened here and all that is possible in the UK even through the pace of life there is so very much different from that of Ometepe.

So, I get in on Sunday and straight back into work on monday. Cant wait to see the snow, though I will miss the 33-35 degrees we have enjoyed each day whilst here.

I just also want to say a big thank you to my friends who have stayed in touch whilst I have been out here, boots, moo, American Dave and the emails received from those back at home, and indeed, the wonderful thing that is skype that has allowed me to see my neice a good few times on the webcam, thank you Francesca.

So for now, Adiós amigos Nos vemos pronto! Yo regreso a Inglaterra el domingo.