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Little frog, big noise.

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It was such a loud croak.

Elias informed us that the sound came from a small frog. And, indeed, he was right. Jennifer, Kaylee and I sorted through the branches of the tree and found the source of the loud noise. The frog was small.

Jennifer poked at it with a twig, but we left it alone soon. Elias, however, met us at the front of the building and asked where the frog was. I was soon shamed into picking up the little critter, its grippy feet stuck fast to the back of my hand.

I don't mind slimey things, and I didn't mind the frog.

At first.

Until it started hopping quickly up my bare arm onto my shoulder and back, nearing my neck. At that point, I screamed like a girl and dropped it on the ground. Jennifer and Kaylee joined me in screaming. Elias just laughed. Today, during our evening meal, he joked about how we would be having frog legs, and that I could help him catch the frogs.

The other exciting story was a near miss with a fast truck that involved about four inches of supernatural protection, and a van full of passengers suddenly turned into prayer warriors. But I won't give all the details on that story. I know my parents read this, and I'd like them to think the worst thing so far was a little frog.

There are, of course, a number of other hilarious stories that I may or may not immortalize in cartoon. One, involving Lance and a very zealous restroom cleaning woman, may be difficult to draw and still keep my dignity. Or Lance's.

We'll see.

The weather is beautiful. Somewhat cool, and lovely. Today, we took our Nicaraguan friends shopping at the market. We've had a few meetings regarding the farm project, and will be having more. We've already been to church, sang as best we could, and had Lew preach a sermon that inspired Lance, Gaylon, and I to tease him the next morning, for its extreme length. Tonight we pack the bags of food to distribute tomorrow.

It has been a relaxed and rejuvenating trip so far.