Hello everyone. It has been awhile since we have written because we have been so busy having fun!
The week of vacation with the kids turned out to be a blast. About 7 of the kids were gone so the ratio of adults to children was much more reasonable and we got to relax and do a vareity of fun activities. One day we went to a very nice ¨state park¨ and had a picnic. There were about 35 of us and it was a beautiful day, and we all got to go swimming. It was a very nice pool area--clean and guarded by several guys with machine guns!! It is the first time we have been searched before going into a pool. Also no real rules at the pool so our time was spent picking each other up and throwing everyone into the pool. Actually, a very fun time for all. There was a baby pool too so all the little ones got to swim as well. On another day, we hiked up a nearby mountain, again with a picnic lunch. It was quite a long walk, but the views were spectacular. When you take time to step back and look at the surroundings here, it is really beautiful. On the way down the mountain, Charles and Nate took one route to get some pictures and the rest of us took a different, supposedly easier route. Ha!! Alex and I only each slid on our behinds only 2 or 3 times. We were filthy, tired--but it was quite a fun adventure. By the time we got back, Charles and Nate were showered and well rested! Another day we got to use the Project´s van and go to a nearby town to look around and explore a bit. We took 3 of the kids at the Project with us and it was a fun adventure.
Alex had a very fun Semana Santa too--but I will let her tell you those details.....
I forgot to tell that on the way home from the State Park, the accelerator on the bus was acting up. Turned out that the cables were fine, but the foot pedal was disconnected. So here we are in the mountains, attaching a rope to the accelerator cable. Jeremy then steered and did the brakes, and Charles sat on the floor next to him, pulling on the rope whenever we needed to accelerate!! The rest of us in the bus just prayed that we would get home safely--which we did.
One more event during the week that was really fun was Nate´s birthday party. The Youth Group from the church decided to have a surprise party for Nate on Saturday night. During the day they came out to the new dining hall at the project to clean and decorate. I made food and we got snacks in town. By about suppertime, Nate knew that something was up. We walked out there and there were about 40 kids from the Project and Youth Group (most of whom we had gotten to know pretty well) ready to play games and whck at the pinata. It was very fun. Especially when Nate was the first one to be blindfolded for the pinata. About 10 of us were ready with eggs and flour, and as soon as he couldn´t see, we began the Honduran custom of smashing eggs and throming flour on him. A few of the boys had prepared a big basket of water balloons as well so those got added to the mess as well. Nate was a good sport and we all had a wonderful time. Lots of good photos to share.
Now we are thinking about what we need to do before we leave. Alex and I have each already had a good cry about leaving. It will be very difficult to say goodbye--especially becauase we are uncertain when we will be able to come back. It is very difficult for Honduran people to get passports and visas to visit the US, so visits to our friends will most likely be from us visiting them. It has been 6 weeks of 24-7 time together and we have gotten to feel very at home here. Very close friends and very wonderful times together. It will be hard to wave goodbye on Wednesday morning. The five of us have each been changed in a very positive way by this experience--God works in wonderful ways.
By Wednesday night we will be back at the Guest House in Tegucigalpa and we will have the opportunity to update again with pictures. Then off to San Pedro Sula, Copan and Roatan for our Spring Break and a chance to adjust before coming back to suburbia.
Hope everyone in Greenwood has a great Spring Break. And also hope that all of you had a blessed Easter. Miss you. EWM
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Hello All,
It sounds like God has blessed you all with an experience of a lifetime. We will be anxious to see you all! Hope you all have a very safe and uneventful trip home!!! We will be heading out Friday!! Can't wait to see the pixs and hear all the stories.
Love ,
The Richerts
Hi Chase,
It was good to hear from you!ALL of us here at school are so excited about your homecoming.We NEED you back here in the classroom--it's just not the same without Chase. Have a wonderful spring break.Bring lots of pictures to school and be prepared for lots of hugs!!!! Love,Mrs.Bower
Hey Charlie and family,
Sounds like you are having an awesome experience. I'm glad you had this opportunity and will be looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing all about it.
Some good news in the Center Grove area. They are supposed to be starting on the upgrades of the railroad crossings this week I believe and be done by April. A dedication ceremony is being planned at Stones Crossing on Monday, April 7th in the afternoon sometime.
Just wanted to give you that update. Take care have a safe trip back and God Bless you always!
Chuck Findley
Hey guys! It has been fun reading your blog and hearing about the great work you are doing. It sounds like it has been an amazing experience! I was at a missionary re-entry event a couple weeks ago and there was a couple who had been serving in Honduras for the past few years. It was neat to hear their stories and to get an idea for what the flavor of everday life must be like there where you are.
Well... the house is still standing. :) Everything is quiet. I guess no news is good news, right? Since my parents are selling their house, when there is a showing Shelbea has been coming to visit 'Molly's house' and keeps trying to leave her smudge mark messages. We basically follow her around with windex. :)
Of course the weather is spastic as ever here but I'm sure you will all be nice and tan like the returning Spring Break-ers. I know that a lot of people will be gone on Spring Break when you get back but I'll be in town for a board meeting. If you haven't already lined someone up to pick you up at the airport, I'd be happy to come meet you.
We'll keep thinking about you all and praying for you as your time there is coming to an end. See you soon!
Peace,
Krista
Great to hear about your Holy Week and adventures. I am sure that leaving will be very sad. God has blessed all of you.
I'll plan to meet your flight on April 3 and to be driving your van. Let me know if I need to know anything else.
Have a great time in Roatan!
I miss you lots and lots!
Love, Debbie
Millers-
Just read about all your exciting adventures . . . what a treat for all of you to spend so much time together helping others. It's hard to believe your trip is coming to a close. We will be anxious to chat with Nate and all of you about your experiences. Safe travels.
The Edels
Hi Nate!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its Zac your bestest friend in the whole world!!Dude when are you commin back the bus bites lol. i got a bus ticket along with like 6 other people because kyle was selling candy and we ate it and got in trouble. Well come back soon i got a spot saved for you in mrs mcmahns class. :)
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