Sunday, June 17, 2012

Day 4 and 5

Sorry for the long time since I last posted. Yesterday was beautifully heartbreaking. We went to a place referred to as the crematorium, which is a landfill. At this landfill lives a group of people. To see their lives and what they had was heartbreaking. Many team members commented on the look they carried in their eyes. Could you imagine day in and day out living in a landfill. The smell, the flies, the vultures and the dog infested with rabies and flees, all competing with you for the freshest garbage? I thought I had prepared myself, but nothing can. I met a little girl their by the name of Angie. She was 8 and came up to me, with no fear, only love. Made me think, this is how Jesus sees us. Covered in mess but he still loves us for who we are. My heart still yearns for those we had to leave behind. If I could share with everyone of you the experience of going there, I guarantee no one would ever view their lives the same again. I have to truthful and say I was putting off posting about the crematorium because the memories are so heavy on my heart. Today we were blessed to attend a church service which was the most upbeat, joyous and wonderful place. Afterwards we took a trip to valley of Angels where there was wonderful Honduras made artwork. It was lovely. We started shutterfly account to share all members photos. Please check back for the link! Below are my photos!

2 comments:

  1. Good morning,

    And so the work goes. We heard that some of you are sick ( don't drink the water ;-)). Who are they so we can lift them up, though we do you all.

    God Bless

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  2. Thank you for sharing about the landfill, we (most americans) can never fully understand or imagine what some people must do just to survive. My heart is heavy for them and for all of you, God's belssings and grace as you go about showing His love to the people of Honduras! And prayers for speedy recoveries to the sickies and continued good health for the rest of you!

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