Flying over the Rio Coco preparing to land on the gravel runway in Waspam.
Ken Gearhart and Mel Menker worked in the pine savannah rain forest of Waspam, Nicaragua to complete the electric work in the children’s home. Dates of the trip were Thursday, April 11 through Thursday, April 18. They worked with the Miskito people in northeast Nicaragua on the Honduras border. The following are some pictures from their trip.
Ken and Mike Jones, Home Director, and our translator Joiner at lunch in Waspam immediately after our arrival.
RETURN TRIP TO KISALAYA COMPLETED THE ELECTRIC INSTALLATION
Ken was able to move the circuit breaker box and the cut off into the interior of the home, removing them from the outside post to protect them from the elements.
The installation of a proper ground system after we were forced to improvise in January when the first of the electric was installed.
One of many working lights and receptacles throughout the home.
Lights in the kitchen.
The operating radio station on the children’s home property reaching the Miskito people 40 miles up and down the Rio Coco.
Mike Jones and Mel with the station manager and operator. The station broadcasts 12 hours per day of Christian music, preaching and teaching.
Our Miskito assistants helping us string the wires for receptacles and lights, Rene O’Neill and Gaspar Lampson.
Ken working on the various box connections by the breaker box.
More of the precious residents.
The best time is time with the children.
The children singing after the church service
Mike, Ken and Mel with some of the children.
Our church “home” the Sunday we were in Kisalaya and Waspam.
Last night in Waspam on the Rio Coco before returning to Managua, capitol of Nicaragua, and home to the states.
