It has been a quiet morning in Honduras. Actually, the past few days have been quiet in comparison to the days that we had events. We had a very nice Christmas yesterday. We woke up and read our letters to God. We each wrote one and put it in the tree (a tradition that Lee and Gracie have). I think it's an awesome tradition, one that I would like to do with my family one day. Each letter was so unique to that individual, yet so special. After we read our letters, we had some yummy cinnamon cake, which was a birthday cake for Jesus. We sang happy birthday to Jesus too.
Then we opened gifts. We went around the room and opened them one at a time, so we could each see what everyone received.
After we had our Christmas, we had a yummy breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, and cheese.
After a delicious meal, children and families began to crowd around the door. We gave out approximately 167 tickets (there were several kids on each ticket). By noon, the front gate was flooded with people.
We ended up handing out 581 gifts to the children in La Ermita. After we went through the list we had, we had lots of extras. It was a lot of fun. Today, we will be going to El Guante at 1:00 PM to give the remaining gifts. I believe we had over 500 left. After that, I suppose our Christmas mission will be complete. I must admit that being done with all of the events makes me sad. Going into all of the villages and seeing all of the people has been such an incredible experience. I can't wait to post more pictures. I've tried several times, but the internet connection drops, and I lose them.
On Christmas Eve, we had a very special evening. We all shared communion. We also went around the table and shared what was on our hearts. There were a lot of tears but also a lot of laughter. It was simply beautiful. To hear the girls talk about how their families didn't want them, but how thankful they are for their new family... Oh my goodness. It was heartbreaking and beautiful all at the same time. To think of where these girls have been, but now where they can go. Karla wants to be a lawyer. Karla will be a lawyer. She wants to be the mother she never had to Alejandro. She already is. What a precious time we all shared together.
Wonderful Christmas Time!
ReplyDeleteSounds like Christmas to me. It has been snowing off and on all day here. Your Mother and I went to early services. Not many people were there. We had Me and Elaine in the praise team. I sang "A strange way to save the world" and talked about how Joseph must have felt, knowing what the angel had told him. It was a wonderful service. Jeff talked about how fragile Jesus was as a baby and how Joseph did what the angel said and took Mary and Jesus and fled to Egypt until Herod died. He tyied that to how vernable we all are. It as beautiful with the snow coming down. Tell everyone Mary Christmas, because Mary carried Jesus inside and we all should carry Jesus inside every day. Mary Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBridget you have captured the true meaning of Christmas by being in Honduras and seeing how the people live. I know you have brought many smiles on these children's faces not to mention they have brought your heart closer to each and everyone of them, and they have been blessed you as well with their darling faces and open arms. The tradition of writing letters to God is a beautiful gesture and should be experienced by more people. We tend to forget what Christmas is really about. You have a beautiful heart and soul and I'm proud you are my daughter.
ReplyDeleteHasta la vista en el aeropuerto!