I have not been as good about keeping my blog up to date as I have on previous trips. Busyness of life? Maybe apathy? Maybe both. Apathy is one of the things that I am weary of as my trip soon approaches I have been wondering when would the excitement come? You know that feel, kinda like the anticipation of an approaching vacation, Christmas or even a birthday. I was starting to be concerned that the passion that I have for Honduras had faded and I had become complacent after 6 previous trips. I didn't want this to be 'just another trip to Honduras.' I was starting to wonder if I had maybe signed up to go but wasn't supposed to go. But the excitement and passion has slowly returned. God recently tapped me on the heart and reminded me why I fell in love with the people and the wonderful country of Honduras.
That reminder came in the form of recent notification that 9 new little girls have arrived at the hogar. Bringing the total number back up to 25. The new ninas rage in ages from 11-2; I am guessing there are some sisters in the mix. They are beautiful little girls who have been rescued from poverty, abuse and neglect. That small voice said to me "they were rescued just like you...remember how Jesus rescued you?" Although we were both in need of rescue, I have no idea what some of these little ones have lived through. I have never gone to bed hungry, I have never felt the sting of a hot cigarette against my skin, or sat in a dirty diaper with bugs crawling on me. It is a sad picture but it is a reality. They all have hurts and scars--inside and out but they now have a home where they can be loved, fed, provided medical care and an education. It is because of these girls and others like them that I fell in love. I am excited to return and share the love that I have been so freely given.
I am excited to return so that I can meet the new ninas and be reunited with others that I have loved on before. I am VERY excited to see what God has in store for us.
I just left our third and final team meeting prior to our departure on July 11th. Our team is very diverse. I am one of the oldest members, there is a family of 5 going, a mom and daughter, several teenagers, an Aunt and her niece and we are converging from several locations two from PA, one from FL there is a team member already there, and the rest from here.
Along with the excitement comes anxieties, what if I don't get along with everyone (there are 24 of us ), what if I loose my passport?, I still don't have all my finances..(close but not 100%) What if it is too hot and I get sick again? What if....what if.....what if.....??? I ask that you offer those things up in prayer, on my behalf. I am trusting the Lord, and I know it will all be ok...but there is always the BUT!
If you would like to participate in my adventure the best thing you can do is pray but if you would like to participate in other ways we are collecting the following items to take with us. You can contact me at 243-7856 or deezy214@yahoo.com & I will be glad to pick up your donations.
Cloth diapers and pins
Chewable Vitamins
Children Cough & Cold Meds & Children Tylenol
Girls Sandals (all sizes ages 18-2)
Toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothpaste & brushes, deodorant, feminine products
Art Supplies: pencils, markers, finger paint, water colors, glue sticks, manual pencil sharpeners, construction paper, color tissue, colored pencils, child scissors
Soccer Balls
Thank you in advance
Much Love
Dee
