My month in Honduras was one of the toughest of my life, and definitely was the toughest month of the Race, so far.
Ministry seemed to just kick my butt every day.
I failed sometimes to choose my community over things like alone time, sleep, wifi, and adventuring.
I slept terribly almost every night I was here, probably averaging around 3 hours per night.
I spent my first birthday away from my family and friends from home, and it made me a little sad.
I missed probably a total week of ministry because of illnesses that I’ve acquired as a result of the worlds crappiest immune system.
I failed. ALOT. Like alot alot. This month The Lord really humbled me and grew me and taught me alot of things. And it was hard. And I didn’t always like it.
I made the decision at the beginning of the Race to make a video at the end of each month that attempts to give people at home a glimpse of what life on the field looks like. To show them the joy that comes from being a missionary.
As I went through my phone and edited the video clips I had from this month, I realized that I had a better month than I gave it credit for.
I got to hang out with tons of children this month. Children who needed alot of love that I was able to give to them, even if just for a short time.
I was able to give some tired, overwhelmed teachers the opportunity to rest a little bit this month.
I made some pretty cool new friends, both from Honduras and America!
I got to rest alot, even if it was because of sickness.
And I got to experience The Lord in a new way every single day.
If I’m honest, it’s sometimes hard to see the good things all around me when the bad just seem overwhelming. God is teaching me to look for them, though. Even when I’m tired, frustrated, and even angry. He’s promised to show up for me if I just try to find joy.
Here’s a link to my video! Enjoy all the beautiful kiddos and views! I pray it brings you a spirit of thankfulness and joy like it did for me.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1IIC2OATQAU
