Friday update

Hi Everyone, This is Cindy Bonk and it is Saturday morning, we wanted to update you on what all we did yesterday. Two groups went to Monaloa (probably spelled wrong) One group worked in the kitchen serving lunch. This is called Project Manna where they feed apx. 150 children lunch everyday. Our wonderful crew prepared food, served food, cleaned up, washed dishes, hauled trash and played, played, played and played some more with the kids. The other group went up the mountain and I mean UP, the slightly out of shape ones in our group thought we were going to die, once they were up the mountain they began to dig a HUGE trench for a wall. These kids and adults were unreal in how hard they worked and dug. I don't want to mention any names because I do not want to miss anyone. But, I can tell you that every group is a cross section of all congregations represented and EVERYONE especially parents should be SOOOOOOO proud of your children. They may not clean their rooms, but they are working like crazy here. The other group went to Union and worked on another three homes and another day of VBS. Everyone was really tired last night, but we enjoyed a night out at the mall. Some of you may have gotten a phone call from your child, if they were able to get in. This is a wonderful group and everyone is having an amazing time. This morning (Saturday) we have most of the group at Union building another 3 or 4 homes. I can tell you from what I have seen you can not imagine the gratitude these people have for this little house that is built for them. One lady went and bought our workers a couple of large soda bottles and when we were finished building stood in the door way with her arms raised to heaven and said mucho mucho gracias. (thank you very very much). She kept saying this and the look on her face was priceless. Another family slept by their lumber and told us that they prayed that it would not rain on them. They said that God answered their prayers. The people in Honduras are loving, and generous, just like the lady with the soda, that was a huge thing for her to do. They want so badly to give to us and show us their appreciation. We are actually the ones that are receiving blessings from this trip. A group of us are at the hotel sorting vitamins and clothes for distrubition next week. We are looking forward to a cookout on the balcony of the hotel tonight and then to Baxter to play soccer. We miss you all and love receiving your messages. Our newcomers are doing great!!!
We love you all!!!!!

From Cindy Bonk
To my family,
I love you and miss you all and can not wait to share our trip with you. I want so badly to bring you all with us, especially Shane, I know you would really get into this and the boys have so much fun together. Dad, Milton wishes he could see you, he says you are a wonderful man and he loves you. His english is really getting good. And for all of you that thought Rick kept his tag on his hat that is not him, that is Sam from Winter Haven. Ryan, you were right about the flowers, you know Carrie well! We are looking forward to you and Carrie being home for the rest of the summer. To my babies I am excited about the rest of our long summer and the fun we will have. Tell Mommy and Daddy to give you lots of kisses and hugs from Mimi and you can give them one from me!
Love and kisses to everyone, Dee

To Julie,
I thought about you a lot last night I did not sleep well and every time I woke up I was thinking about you, so I just kept asking God to watch over you. P.J. is doing so good and he seems very happy. He has been working so hard and having fun. I love you and I am giving you a big hug in my thoughts right now. I will continue to pray for you. Rick sends his love.
Love, Cindy

From Jan Matthews

To all my special family. Thanks for all your good wishes and prayers. Jen, I missed the part about the anniversary? Maybe you were a month ahead? anyway thanks . Guess we should have gone along with it because some said if they´d known they would have bought our dinner last night. It´s been good. I worked on construction sites Tues., Wed., and Fri. On Thurs. I did VBS, Lots of fun with the little kids. Today ´,Sat. I´m helping sort clothes and shoes. I did okay until I came across a pair of grandmas´ shoes , it took me a few. We send our hugs and lots of love. Any of you that might want to come with us when your old enough, need to start learning your Spanish ,it will make it even better, because the kids really like to talk to you. Take good care. You are in my prayers too .Love you all lots!!!!!!xxxxxxoooooo Nana & Papa.