Got started early again. Washed all our clothes for $4! Folded and everything. Wished they could help me in Auburn! Mark decided it would be easier for us to follow him in his truck. So, I drove the truck. Driving in Honduras was quite the experience. It is totally chaotic and lanes don't exist. However, there is some sort of understood organization to the madness and you pick it up real fast. We went to get supplies from the warehouse for the build!
We drove to Abraham's place to build and Mark had the classic, "Welcome to Honduras" phrase ready when we got out. Something fell through, the land wasn't ready, and he did not have 100 percent proof that it was his land. He was quite disappointed, but quickly said that it will happen in His timing. What faith. Most of us would give up, complain, or do it ourselves. Their faith is truly faith and much greater.
Since there is always a need, we went back to the community by the dump where we built on Tuesday. We built for a sweet older women with 4 children. They had been renting a house and had NO idea we were coming. They had been patient for over a year after asking Mark. What patience to see God's faithfulness. A few other Gringos joined us: Theresa and Ilene. They were a joy to work with. Theresa literally had every meal planned out. She had a morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and lots of different drinks. It was awesome. She made an amazing tuna salad, then chicken and beans, and delicious cupcakes to wrap it up.
The build was awesome and we had a great group. Since we had time and the effort, Mark took extra time to make sure every detail was exact as possible. So, the house went up fast. Got some great pictures that I will attach in a few minutes of all the guys working very, very hard to give this lady a brand new house. The women in the community were amazed and some were balling crying because of the gift of the new house. To us, the house would mean nothing. To them, it means a whole new opportunity. And it was all in the name of Christ. None of it was us.
We then drove back to the warehouse unloaded and Ben got his chance to drive in Teguc. It was an experience to say the least. He did well though.
We went to La Creperia to end the trip. It was unbelievable. The desserts were the best part. We got Crepe Belga, Chocolate Divino, Banana Foster, and Blueberry Crepe. They were incredible. The owner of the restaurant came up and kept thanking us over and over and over and over again for helping her people. She was very appreciative and sweet as can be. We all talked about our experiences and Mark led us in further discussion kind of debriefing the whole trip. It was truly a blessing.
We leave tomorrow morning. Mark said thank you for giving up our spring break to serve. We didn't give up anything. We wanted to be here. Two people have houses for their families and do not have to worry about having a roof over their head. A home for orphaned teenage girls has a durable floor that will last for years. Mi Esperanza has a whole new storage place to expand and allow more women to break the cycle of poverty! What we did paled in comparison to the amount the Honduran people taught each of us. Each of them has a story. Each of them is made in Imago Dei(Image of God). Each of them special children of God. When Jesus spoke of inviting folks to the banquet, these were the people that he wanted to include. What a beautiful illustration of Christ's unconditional love for us. I am thankful to be a part of something so much Greater than myself. Humbled and blessed. Thank you for the prayers/support/reading/everything. Todos Dios. Todos tiempo. (All God. All the Time.)
En el nombre de Jesus.
Drew
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