Hey everybody!
I know its been awhile since I've blogged but we just got internet
We got to Honduras on Nov. 9th and my first impression was "piece of cake"
i was wrong..
this month has been physically, mentally, and spiritually stretching
Honduras is the 2nd dangerous country in Central America
the people of Honduras are looked down upon
and lies are spoken over them EVERYDAY!
The people of Honduras think there is no hope
they think they are unworthy of being loved and cherished
but they are still God's children
they still deserve to see his light in the midst of their darkness
and thats where i start to question how can i help?
ive been searching for my purpose this month
wanting God to show me why i am here-on the world race
what do i need to accomplish?
but he just tells me to live in the present!
and right now;this month-ive been blessed with thirty 6-7 year olds 🙂
I am known as Senorita Erica (Miss Erica)
the language barrier is really frustrating some times
but if it wasnt for my teammate Viv and my squadmate Andrew i would be SO LOST!!
but everyday that i walk into the classroom
through the crayons, finger painting, swing sets, and constant questions
i'm learning how to love on these kids through my struggles
and know that i am blessed by those children
they have nothing but have SO MUCH JOY!
and thats something i could learn from them!!!!
so as i sleep in my tent and wake up every morning with a flat sleeping pad and a hurt back
as i eat beans and rice and beans and rice and more beans and rice
as i look a HOT MESS— & go 3 days without showering
as i wash my own clothes–hang them on the line to dry–and then it starts to rain
and as i get atleast 16 ant/bug bites a day on my arms or legs
im learning to be thankful and realize that i am blessed!
God has a purpose through this trip
i just have to be paitent
& realize its God's timing not mine.
xoxo, erica 🙂
