Good evening from Honduras. Our day started off after opening ceremonies with a breakfast of corn flakes and cold milk. Many members of the team were looking forward to this all week.

 

Allan is enjoying special moments with his sponsored child, Cesar.



First on our schedule was a visit to Marvin's home. Marvin attended El Hogar and his sister still lives here. His mother was scheduled for back surgery today, but was too weak for the procedure. The group decided to purchase a box of groceries which would help her get through the next month. While they didn't have much, they were very proud of their home.

 
 
We then loaded the van for a 40 minute ride which took us to elevations of 4600' on our way to Santa Lucia where the older girls live and go to school. There has been a lot of work completed since we were there last including a vegetable garden and composting. This fits in with Millennium Development Goal #7, Environmental Sustainability. While they are able to successfully grow spinach, Matt informed us the girls are not particularly fond of it. The feelings that come to mind when you are here are safe, spiritual, relaxing, calming and healthy.
 


 

Matt recommended a fabulous place to have lunch before we headed to Valley of the Angels to shop for the afternoon.



It was great to spend some time with the children before dinner, then we were treated to a lovely send off including singing, dancing, music and some very kind and touching words from the children.  After the "Despidido" (farewell celebration) the team treated the children to ice cream.





Today we went through an entire spectrum of emotions, from very sad to overwhelming joy. It will be a tearful good bye tomorrow morning before heading to the airport. It has been very hot week, but we understand that is not the weather we will be coming back to!

Thank you for all your kind words and support.

Darla & Chris