We are enjoying a final free afternoon, looking for treats to bring home and rocking in hammocks, relaxing and soaking up the very HOT Honduran sun. Yesterday was an extremely hard working day as we didn't want to leave anything unfinished and there was much to do! Our painting continued at our little school in the mountains and the final result is beautiful!! Zander sketched out a mural on one wall of the school and many others chipped in to paint it - it was amazing and the local kids were fascinated. They sat cross legged, entranced at what was unfolding before them. The outside of the school was completed too and we left feeling satisfied at what was accomplished but
very sad that we couldn't do more for these people. There was one older gentleman, the only one with white hair, who held ladders all day, not trusting anyone else to hold it steady for the person that was up in the rafters painting. He was beautiful and reminded us that God was ever present in this man's quiet steadiness. It's difficult to find words to convey our feelings, partly because we need time to sort them out but it was in every single way, our honour to serve these people.
The playground crew worked until six pm to finish the structure but let me tell you, there are challenges that you know not of!! Rick and Steve, along with two of the boys, arose at 5 am to complete the job before the playground dedication today. Plain and simply, it was hard work but it is done!
Last night, as we had our worship time on the roof of our hotel, the skies opened up and we were treated to the most awe inspiring lightening storm. IT WAS INCREDIBLE! We huddled into the middle of the roof as the warm rain swept in and the thunder competed with our devotional time. WOW!!
As we prepare to go, we have been feasting on cakes that have been prepared for us by the various Mammas that have taken care of us. Our cook, Carla, made us a tres leches cake that was huge, then we went out to a special cafe for more cake with all the Urban Promise staff and now, the owner of our little hotel has made us a chocolate cake, Parents, do not worry, we have been well fed!!
I have so much more to tell you but there is a line up of young people for the computer and I can't stand the pressure anymore. I'll post again (hopefully).
love to you all
Gillian
Katie and I are most grateful for these blogs...many I have printed and shared.As some of us look at the future generations perhaps from a somewhat different perspective,these kinds of commitments and evidence of generous spirits are not only a tribute to our leaders but also to their servant-like hearts..may it ever be so..welcome home
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