I got a call from Renee around 7:30 pm. Today was their last day at the village. They finished up their two houses and have completed as much of the kindergarten as the village wanted them to. The medical team had a clinic for 3 days in Cataluna and 2 days in Nuevo Sacramento. They saw over 500 people between the two villages. All teams have amazing stories to tell. The teams worked so well together-- it was a joy to watch. It has been extra rainy. Usually the rain holds out until their work day is over but they are soggy! A few travelers have had tummy problems but nothing severe.
Tomorrow, their last day before traveling home, they are going as a team to the National Park near them at the top of the mountain (? El Picacho National Park? Renee said it is the park that has a statue of Jesus overlooking the city. They are also going to a basilica and then to an upscale mall in Tegucigalpa....... ....What???? Yes... you read that right. They will be going to the mall without any money and will get a taste of the dicotomy and extremes of life in Honduras. After having spent a week living and working among the villagers who have little material wealth, they will be walking through luxury (without any money in their pocket). The comparison between the two should be jarring and undoubtedly thought provoking and sobering.
Renee sounds great, peppy and still full of enthusiasm and thankfullness for the oppurtunity the team has had to serve the Hondurans on this mission trip. Our children, spouses, parents, friends will be coming home with so many stories to tell, lessons they have learned and much to teach those of us "left behind." We are all so blessed to live and worship in such a strong, vibrant and loving church family with such wonderful pastors and committed volunteers!!!
Until tomorrow Kathy
