Estoy en Honduras!!

(Written Saturday, August 16)

Well, I made it.  I'm currently sitting outside in the beautiful country of Honduras -- wind blowing, rain misting, cows moo-ing ... oh, it's nice, people! (Aside from the bug bites I can already feel all over my feet).

Yesterday was a great (but LONG) first day back.  It’s so weird, because I was JUST here a little over 2 weeks ago.  I enjoyed greeting the kids and staff.  I can’t express in words how much it meant to me to have such a warm welcome from every person I came across!  The teachers, the missionaries, the staff of the home, everyone.  It means the world to me.  One of the teachers asked me last night, “So is it weird being back, or does it just feel like home?”  My answer: “Yep.  It feels like home.”  I’m so grateful.

I meet with Brooke on Monday morning to discuss my classes.  I cannot wait to start teaching English!  I don't have classes until Wednesday, so I'll have Monday and Tuesday to do lesson planning.

Thanks for your prayers, friends!  I'll leave you with some pictures ...

 My view from the plane — “With all creation I sing, ‘Praise to the King of kings’”

Jimena was being a “chef” yesterday.  She was cutting the flowers with her “knife” (a stick), and putting them all on a little wooden board.  Oh, it was adorable!

Stephany and I just sat and watched Jimena work.  I enjoyed spending some quality time with Stephany and Helen.  They wanted me to help them with English, so I just asked them questions.  It made my heart smile to hear them respond in English!

Where I’m staying — one of the teachers is kind enough to let me share a room with her.  I unpacked this morning.  It feels nice.

A team was at the home Friday night, and we had a nice little "Worship Sesh" with them at the Casona — songs included How He Loves, Forever Reign, Oceans, Revelation Song, Before the Throne, and my personal favorite, In Christ Alone — with the added chorus!  Oh, that song just has my heart.

While I was on my computer, I heard a guy’s voice in the distance.  I looked up to see him herding cows down the road.  Not thinking anything of it, I turned away.  When I looked back up, I realized he was herding the cows right past me! They split into two groups to go around where I was sitting!  That’s one reason I love it here.  There’s always something to make you chuckle.

Just so everyone knows I'm good.  Here's a picture of me. :)