Last day

The last day of a great adventure is always bitter sweet. You're sad to leave but know that even more adventures lie ahead. That's how I feel about Honduras. I can't believe we head back home tomorrow!

This week has been full of ups and downs, great times and leaning experiences. 

Three of our team members got sick this week. Unfortunately I was the last of the three. I had a fever for 2 days straight and a terrible cough. Fortunately those symptoms are nearing an end as of this afternoon. I'm still a bit foggy and my nose is running but I think the fever is officially gone. I'm still taking Tylenol around the clock though just to be safe. 

On a positive note, we have ministered to over 1500 people this week! We saw kids in the camp, in villages, churches, parks and the orphanage. We're praying God will take the seed we planted and help it grow and mature as the children grow. 

This week our camp director and van driver was a Honduran man named Josías (pronounced Ho-see-us). He spoke some English but always managed to communicate and get us where we needed to be. Here is a picture of him and his wife, Karen. 

They have been married for one year and are working to build a house near the camp. They are some of the sweetest people I have met. At dinner I would talk to Karen. She would practice her English and I would practice my Spanish. It was a great combination. Josías has worked with Randy (the missionary that we are working with) for about 7 years. He was a great man to work with all week. 

Randy's son Kaleb came along as well. He acted as translator when we needed it and played soccer with the kids everywhere we went. Here is Kaleb at the orphanage. 

He lives in the states but tries to make it down here each month. He was a great asset to have. 

Today we checked out of Las Glorias Hotel and headed back toward San Pedro Sula. On the way we stopped to check out this beauty. 

After that we headed into the city for our final afternoon and evening in Honduras. We went to a market to pick up some souvenirs and then headed back to Grand Hotel Sula to rest until dinner at 7. I can't believe how quickly this week has come to a close. I will definitely be leaving a piece of my heart in Honduras. Such a great time with such a great people. 

Loving it

So we haven't had wifi for a few days now but it's back tonight so I'll drop a quick update. 

We have been having a blast down here in Honduras. The first two days we ministered at the kids camp. We grew more attached each day. Today we visited a local village in the mountains, an orphanage, and a school for children with special needs. The kids at the orphanage broke our hearts as they clung to our necks and waists. There was a girl that only arrived yesterday. They didn't even know her name. She was about a year old. She was so precious. In my head I named her Emilia Joy. Here is her picture. 

It broke my heart to leave her behind. Surprise mom and dad, you're getting a grandchild! Just kidding. 

I'm getting great practice with my Spanish. I laugh every time one of my team members calls me over to translate. It brings me joy to be able to communicate and love on these kids. 

I can't believe it's the third day and yet I can't believe we're leaving so soon. We are having an absolute blast and look forward to each new day. Here are a few more pictures for your enjoyment. 

Ps I'm leaving my heart in Honduras.