My heart is full this morning!!! The days have been muy caliente (translation--HOT!) with temperatures above 100 the last several days, so we are going through bottled water by the gallons and gallons and gallons! Our sleep was short last night after a very busy day. But we are ready for the upcoming tasks of our Saturday!
We spent Friday morning with several tasks:
- filling 1,260 Easter eggs with candy and trinkets for our upcoming Easter egg hunts--Tuesday at Helping Hands and New Life Children's Home.
- cooking approximately 20 pounds of dry spaghetti to serve over 120 people
- filling bags of a week's worth groceries for 30 families---
- serving the meals to the families
The afternoon saw us on the bus weaving down the mountain road to Jalaca. For the students returning to New Life, there was a bit of trepidation as to how we would be received, and would they remember us. The questions were soon answered as the bus pulled up along the fence and the kids cheered and ran to let us in the gate. One of the most precious moments were as the children said to us, "Remember when you ______." They were able to communicate in big detail what we had done before--from the chalk drawing during our Bible lessons to the Easter egg hunts. And for those who arrived at New Life for the first time, they quickly found a buddy who needed a hug and a lap to sit in.
Last night in our devotions as the kids recounted their "high and low" moments and their gold stars---others who they saw serving in exceptional ways through out their day. It is a precious thing when they recognize the attributes of other!
This morning we are headed to Las Quebradas for our medical clinic today. We will provide "entertainment" for the children as they wait for the doctor... burbujas (bubbles), canciones (songs), and bombas (balloons). We are hoping for an early evening (the leaders are really hoping for an early evening) to bed.
Thank you for your continued prayers--they are felt...we are being filled up by the Lord each day as we pour out. What an awesome cycle! We are depositing parts of our hearts across the country of Honduras.
From the uttermost parts of the earth,
KW for the H10 Team
Wonderful update!! I love hearing the details of your day. We are praying for God's protection and direction throughout your days in Honduras. Kiss a couple of babies for me. Love you.
ReplyDeletesleep? Can you really get sleep on a mission trip?? :) I pray that God will fill and refill and fill again with energy and focus! May you all see what you need to see in both the physical and spiritual realms.
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!! Emma and I prayed specifically for Aunt KK and all of her big kids last night!! (and no new baby....contractions are getting harder though...I'm trying!!!!)
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