Ellen Rosenberger

A few months ago one of my best friends came to visit us in Nicaragua.  This was not her first trip to Nicaragua so rather than seeing our life here getting to know Nicaragua, the purpose was to rest and process the huge changes that had occurred in her life recently.  She needed a safe and peaceful place to come away and reflect on all that was going on in her life. Luke and I were so excited when she decided to take us up on our offer of our home to be a haven for her during this difficult time in her life.  We are truly blessed to live in a location outside of Managua that is cooler than most other parts, has an amazing view, and is generally quiet.  As my good friend and former renter of our house put it: "That house truly sings God's peace." As I prepared for my friend's visit, I found myself truly enjoying the process of readying her room.  We are thankful to have a guest room with it's own bathroom as a separate portion of the house.  Yet this ro...

Kids really do say the funniest things.  Hope these entertain you as much as they did me! :)   Emily: "I'm pretty, Daddy."  Emily: "No thank you" after being told to go get in the shower.         David: "How do you say 'Spanish' in Spanish?" Emily: "I need to work." When asked where she needed to work she said: "in my office."   Emily: "I love Jesus. Lucy love Jesus. And Mommy love Jesus."         David: "Emily, when I'm older I'm not going to be with you anymore, Emily."    Emily: "Bella has Jesus in her heart."   David: "Why are those kids scissoring?" (using scissors)  Emily: "One, two, three, cuatro, cinco"   Emily: "Daddy, why I no have a phone?"  David: "Bella, your breath stinks....