After two flights and some sleeping in the airport we are officially in Honduras! It has and has not been what I expected. I expected beautiful scenery. I did not expect bats in the out house. Don’t get me wrong. I am incredibly grateful for the out house. But I was the girl that did not go into the bat house at the zoo, or if I did I stared at my feet while the 8 year old I watched held my hand and guided me through. Although these bats seem to be much smaller and dare I say cuter.
We have been so warmly welcomed by our ministry host. It has been such a blessing to feel so appreciated. We were able to have our first bible study together. It was so much fun to sing and worship in both Spanish and English, all voices praising God together.
At the end of the bible study we shared some stories with everyone of when God really showed up in our lives and blew us away. Despite being nervous to share with the whole group one of the girls living here decided to share a story of her own. She told us that her mom had died a few years ago and at that time she was so mad at God that she walked away from Him. She told us about how after her mom died she was living with relatives that were abusive. One day when it was just too much she prayed that God would take her away and bring her somewhere safe. Bring her to a loving family. Shortly thereafter she was brought here. She cried as she told us that this house, this place, this family was the answer to her prayer.
My heart broke for what this young girl has went though. And my heart was so comforted that we have a God that answers prayers. At the end of the night I was able to talk to her and tell her that my mom had died too. I told her that I know what it is like to be mad at God when you lose your mom. We hugged and were comforted by each other in a way that only those who have grieved can.
Our first few days have been so great here and I cannot wait to see what else is in store for us!
