It’s been a good month here in Honduras. Here are some of the highlights. When you are living on a farm there are bound to be bugs. And this particular farm has the largest ones I’ve ever seen. Good thing Ginger is an excellent rodent/bug killer. She’s up to three mice, one mole and a humongous bee. I’ve received countless hugs from the Los Pinos boys. They adore watching movies and playing in trees. Their precious smiles and endearing personalities often make me forget that they smell like the dump or that they most likely haven’t eaten in the 24 hours prior to arriving at the farm. God is definitely working in the lives of these boys and it’s been awesome to witness the transformation. Cows, bulls, pigs, horses and chickens outnumber humans and are always hanging out in the middle of the street. I’ve braided more hair and painted more nails in the last three weeks than I have in my entire life. Face painting is the best way to break the ice with new friends, both in El Horno and Los Pinos. Christmas music blaring while playing (and winning) Phase 10 and drinking hot chocolate makes my heart happy. I have somewhat learned how to appreciate freezing cold showers. Ginger and I met with one of the community leaders to help find out more about the town and its history. After he gave us an impromptu Spanish lesson, he pulled out his prized possession . . . his handwritten account of everything that has gone on in the town for the last forty years. The main house on the property is infested with bats. During one of our worship times, one swooped out of the house and nearly attacked me. He may have missed me by five or ten feet but I twisted my ankle just the same. And we get the opportunity to exterminate them this week. Please pray that it goes smoothly!
