House of Hope

Yesterday evening, we had our last "team meeting" before 10 of us head out to the "House of Hope" in Puerto Lempera, Honduras.

This is an orphanage that our church supports. This particular trip involves 4 Senior High Youth (Taylor is going!) and 6 adults (Rick and myself included.) We'll be focusing on continued construction for a building that will house volunteers that go regularly to help out. Until that house is complete, volunteers stay in the orphanage, with the children. (see picture) I'm sure it adds a strain to the children's routine...and the workers. So it will be good to have this completed.

We'll also be spending lots of time with the children (about 30 of them currently) and shower them with love and physical affection. Many of these children have physical deformities due to malnutrition.

I am anxious about going for two reasons:
1. I'll be out of my comfort zone - physically! Conditions will be uncomfortable, as running water is limited and electicity is not something you can count on. The HEAT and HUMIDITY is said to be very difficult as well.
2. Emotional strain - I can only imagine the emotions we'll be dealing with as we embrace these children. Children who are so innocent, and yet have so many difficulties to overcome.

Website is www.send-hope.org if you want to check it out.