I am back in Nicaragua.  I had a good visit with my family and was able to get plenty of rest, but I am very happy to be back with the children.  I missed them so much and they missed me as well.  They had a lot of fun preparing a small surprise party for my return.  They made a sign that said “Bienvenida Joy” and everyone put their hand print on it.  Some dressed up as clowns and they all took a picture together.  It was special.

Though I have only been back a short time, I am already very busy again.  We have several groups coming in the next few months and we are getting ready for that.  The children started back to school again the end of this January.  It is going to be a little more complicated since we have transferred six of our boys to a school in Managua. We have prepared a house for them to live in at Los Cedros while they attend the school.  We will miss them, but we are very happy that they have this opportunity to go to a better school.  Also, the infant orphanage at Los Cedros has finally been given permission by the government to open.

An exciting development is that we are now receiving new children.  We have one new little boy, Domingo, and expect to receive more new children any time.  A great deal depends on how smoothly the transfer of power goes as Daniel Ortega takes over as president.  Please pray for a smooth transition, and that the new government will work favorably with us.

Thank you for all your prayers and support.

In Christ,

  Joy

Joy Pulsifer
 

     The children welcoming me back                                                                  Domingo, our new child
 

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