Honduras...... now safely home.

It is hard to believe that Sam and I are home from our week in Honduras. We had an unbelievable time and it will certainly take awhile to really think through all we did and saw while we were there. I could not be more proud of Sam. He became a member of a team with many kids and made lasting friendships. He told the children how Jesus loves them and came to die for them, loved on those same kids by washing and combing their hair, administering lice treatments if necessary. He even helped with braids and bows. He helped lay a concrete floor for a family who had previously had a dirt floor in their kitchen. He really stepped up and did whatever was asked of him. He even helped in the dental and pharmacy areas. It brought tears to my eyes so many times. He is such an amazing son.

The girls above were part of the church workers Monday and Tuesday. I thought they were beautiful. I can't wait to see them in Heaven. I probably won't see them again on this earth, but I am so glad I met them last week. We were able to serve over 2000 Hondurans over the 4 days of clinics. So many lives were touched and changed. There was a celebration in Heaven with so many new children welcomed into God's Family. So many chronic health and nutrition problems. It is hard to believe that so much of the world lives in destitute poverty. Dirt floors, no running water or electricity. I am amazed at their ability to be content or better yet HAPPY with their situation. Such an unbelievable culture shock even after 3 other trips.

There was a man who was robbed and attacked with a machete, a woman with (probably) Dengue Fever, and a wild boar attack.... We have not had such acute issues on past trips. God planned for us to be there to take care of these situations, to be Jesus' hands and feet. Scenes from this week will play over and over in my mind and I will not soon forget the experiences or the life-long friendships that I have established this week. Thank you God for the opportunity to serve you along side so many of your children. I feel very unworthy, but thank you for using me anyway.