I am one of the new members of the mission group. As you know we are in San Pedro Sula. My first cups of coffee were in a tropical setting with mountains in the background.
The group spent the day at the childrens' home. The hard work that the locals have done is amazing from my eyes. Children are polite and eager to meet new people. Mike and Kim, the SAMS Missonaries, are doing the job God wanted them to do. The chapel is the first building we saw when entering the compound with its' open doors and windows. The stained glass window, even though it was broken in transit and later rebuilt by Mike, was symbolic for all of us. When the cross was purchased the creator told Mike it could not be broken. Well we all know it arrived broken. The cross is in place, but has a hole, which to me is how we always come to God with flaws. There are 16 childen in the home and very happy to be there. The children are learning computer and communication skills. Under adult supervision they are caring for themselves. The cost to run the childrens' home is $125,000 per year. When I think how we live is money well spent. When the group left the compound we were in good spirits and enjoying our mission. We later went to the local market and purchased produce and souvenirs. Dinner was later in the evening. Other special things that happened were:
1.) We started the day with prayers from the group.
2.) One of the other new members of the group brought handmade wooden crosses for the group.
3.) The people we have met on our journey adventure.
I am so glad my friend invited me. -Deb
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