Friday, June 27, 2008

We Have Your Back

Good Morning to All from Honduras,

It is our last day in Honduras and we all are wondering where the time went and how can it possibly be over for another year. We have a busy day today and all look forward to today's events. A small group will be traveling to the special needs orphanage and then the entire group will make our last bus trip to Union to distribute 200 bags of food and clothing. Union is one of the neediest villages and a place so desperate for help. It's hard for many to see so many in need and know that what we have will not come close to helping all who need it. If you allow yourself to look at it that way, than one is tempted to think that what we are doing is ineffective. We have to realize that those that we are able to build a home for, provide food and clothing for, or teach in VBS would not have received this blessing without us. It gives us courage and renews our desire to come back each year to fulfill the ever present need.

We all eagerly look forward to visiting the blind school. I am hoping to see my special friend from last year. The children raise money for their school with their singing. We will sing to each other and it is truly a song that touches your ears and hearts. A good game of soccer where our team members will be blind folded is always good for some laughs. I'm sure there will be some good pictures posted on the blog following this activity. We will be late getting back to the hotel tonight because we are ending our trip visiting the Jesus statue and having our closing devo high atop the mountain. A great way to end our 2 weeks here in Honduras.

Each one of us needs other people to watch out for us, to defend us, protect us, and help us stay on track. In the book of Philippians, the apostle Paul tells us that we should look out for each other's interests, not just our own. We all need a community of people who are saying to us: We'll be with you when you're going through the tough times. We're not going to let you get discouraged or depressed. That is what we have tried to do in our two weeks here. To send the message to these special people that Jesus is alive and well. That His love for them is overflowing and the Good News is for each and every one of them. We have your back Honduras. Our love and prayers will remain with you and you will remain in our hearts. Until next year.
suzanne

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! each and everyone of you should be very proud of what you have accomplished. Your Church family here are looking forward to seeing you all Sunday morning so much! We truly are one body, because we feel that a huge part of us is missing. You all have a wonderful time with the children at the blind school! I can still hear one of those little boys singing from last year. Have a wonderful rest of the day! Have a safe trip home and we will all be ready to see you all Sunday. Congratulations on a great productive trip! We love you all! Love to Heather and Chris. See you Sunday! Love Beverley.
P.S. Keith you ROCK!

Bettye Evans said...

Kate,
Have a wonderful day!!! So much to do and with so little time, you've had. What glory you've shared. We love you.
Now, come home!
Mom and Dad
xoxo

Anonymous said...

Laura finish off with a bang and
come home! Your church family and Grampsy and I, Mommy and DB, are going to be so happy to see you plus everyone from Northwest... You are so blessed!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ON SUNDAY AND HOW BETTER TO SPEND YOUR 17TH WITH ALL THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE..... LOVE, HUGS AND KISSES............... NAN & GRAMPSY.....

Unknown said...

Hayden,
Your last day,what a blessed trip ya'll have had. It is so inspiring to read about all the wonderful work that has been done. God is good. We are so excited about you coming home, but would LOVE to hear from you, mommy & daddy are beginning to feel neglected! Can't wait to hug you...........mom
PS, whats wrong with CJ? Hope everyone is well!

Anonymous said...

What WONDERFUL hearts you all have. God Bless each and every one of you for what you have done!