Today we made a small detour in our usual plans. This morning after breakfast, we took a small
field trip to Tegucigalpa to visit the Sisters of Charity. This is a home for persons, ranging in age
from infant to elderly. They care for
persons who do not have anyone else to take care of them. Some have medical needs, some are elderly
with no where else to go and no family to care for them. They both provide care
and teach valuable life skills to the children, helping them to increase
independence and improve skills.
We assisted the sisters in making meals for the homeless,
packaged food for future use, spent time with children and elderly, and did
some cleaning to help out. There are
limited photos of this wonderful experience to protect the privacy of those
residing in this wonderful, caring facility.
A few members of the team continued on to Hospital
Escuela. They were meeting with some of
the doctors and staff that receive the medical supply assistance from Le Mars
Mission Honduras. Carolyn, Bruce and Mrs. Ebert represented our team here.
We got back to the school around noon for some tuna
casserole, or PB&J sandwiches for some.
We loaded up and headed to the worksite to continue with
siding and roofing. Again, this group exceeded expectations and made great
progress!
Junta tonight provided many emotions. Bruce, Carolyn, and
Beth (Mrs. Ebert) shared their experiences from the hospital visit. Missioners took
the opportunity to express some of the more difficult feelings they were
experiencing. We also discussed some ways
we have seen growth in ourselves. Watching each other support our teammates as
we experience this trip was truly a beautiful thing. This is more than houses and beds being
built, it is lifelong connections and appreciation of the gifts that each of us
bring. We are so proud of this team, thanks to all reading this for the roles
you have played in creating and supporting these amazing people!
We thank you all for reading along with us, please know we
miss you all back home and think of you often! Reading blog comments in the
evening are truly a highlight. Thanks to all who have commented, keep it up!
Greetings to all of you. Looks like you are doing great work. God bless you all. Love seeing pictures on this blog and Facebook. Keep it up, you can do big things! Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow. Special thoughts to Will and Mrs. H. (Jill). We are beyond proud of all the missionaries.
ReplyDeleteJoci, we are so stinkin proud of you, "little bit!". We are following your adventure closely and can't wait to hear all the stories that you come home with. Grandpa is doing well!! We moved him to the nursing home in Marcus this week. He actually did great with this adjustment! Great news! He gave me another million Dollars and a new car! :) keep being Jesus to all those you meet. P.S. Thanks for the plum xoxo
ReplyDeleteHello all! Hello to Ellen and my sister, Jeanne. We miss you both. I know Ellen can't believe her technology challenged mother figured this out. The pictures are so awesome. I showed them to your four nieces and nephews that are staying here for the weekend. They couldn't believe their Aunt Ellen was in another country. They loved seeing the pictures and were surprised by how different it is from home. Keep up the great work. You are truly answering God's call to serve and love one another.
ReplyDeleteHello Everyone! We are enjoying the many pictures and the daily progress that's happening. Lynsey B., so happy to see your smiling face!!! We miss you but looks like you're having an amazing experience and can't wait to hear more when you get home. Love you to the moon & back!!! Have fun, stay safe and continued prayers for all!
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