Saturday, March 17

Last day in Honduras! I absolutely cannot believe it. This week here has flown by and all the stories with it. We didn't get to build Abraham's house today because we could not get in touch with who owned the land next to his house, so we got to build a house for a family of 5 in Cataluña next to where we built a house for the family of 13! We were fortunate enough to have a lot of workers. And I actually made it through the whole build unlike last time! haha. It was so emotional again looking into the family's eyes after we built the house. As Mark said, it never gets old, and I can definitely see that after only building 2 houses. Abraham seemed very disappointed about his house, but the people here have such a great faith and seem to be so patient and know it is God's timing for everything, just like today. It's a faith I want and need to learn more of. I have absolutely loved this trip and wouldn't exchange it for the world! It's been such a blessing to get to be with these guys and serve the people here, all with Mark's guidance help, and overall with God and his plan. I am already thinking about coming back! I'm still also processing it all - I know a part of me will never be the same coming back, truly seeing poverty and touching and smelling it. I hope any and all reading have been encouraged and have had their eyes opened, as I definitely have. Again, it is not for guilt's sake or for my sake or anyone else's, but only glory be to God with his great plan and wisdom and love. And to his son Jesus, who is the cornerstone of everything - literally every breath we take.

Humbled, blessed, and filled,

-Barrett