...and flight booked by my generous brother (who was excited to help his sister acquire a one way ticket out of the country!), I am finally in Honduras, in the company of the children and staff of El Hogar de Amor y Esperanza. Children and staff who have worked their way into the hearts of people all over North America.
Despite being 5000 kms away, El Hogar feels like home and I am beyond happy to be back. What's even better is knowing that I don't have to leave in a week.
There will be lots of great moments and challenges ahead, but I'm looking forward to everything. I am equipped with an open mind, an open heart, flexibility, patience and resourcefulness (see: flushing the toilet when the water is shut off).
When I arrived yesterday, there was an multi-city medical team finishing up their annual physicals for the students at all four centres. This morning, the children gathered to thank the team and give them a send-off as they headed to the airport. Below, some children raise their hand to indicate that it was their first ever exam by a doctor. Such good things happening here!
To the northern folk, I hate to rub it in, but I'm going to anyway. I'm sitting outside to pick up some Wi-Fi signal near the office and it's a balmy 20 degrees, but I if it makes you feel any better, the breeze is making me shiver. I also got my first sun burn today (sorry, mom!). We've been in a deep freeze for so long I forgot what hot sun could do. Lesson re-learned on day one...
Stay warm and rested, friends. Off to bed. Another 5:00 am wake-up call awaits.
It is so interesting to read your blog--I will really look forward to hearing about your day to day life! What a great thing to do! Best of luck with everything-- Kim
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you have arrived safely. Did you take sunscreen with you! Hats, always wear a hat ... Oh, I guess you're getting this from your Mom anyway. I see Cesar was there to greet you. Say hola to him and Rony and Oscar and Nelsin for me.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to see the anniversary celebrations! Thanks for the great photos and videos.
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