THE ADVENTURE BEGINS-JOHN WESLEY SUNDAY!

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Hey Friends and Family!

Well, I’m here!!!! Can you believe it! I made it! My  Saturday travel day was uneventful(YES!) and I am getting settled into my new home in Flowers Bay. I’m sorta embarrassed to show you pics of my apartment-it is very nice. It is definitely not the picture that comes to mind when you think missionary-third world country. But I’m not complaining. God blessed and surprised me with a comfortable place to rest so I can fully give myself to ministry.

I am living with the people, not sheltered like a mission team member. For example, yesterday I went to the other end of the island for an Aldersgate Sunday celebration at the Methodist church in Camp Bay (see pic-view from church). Joe, my missionary boss, picked me up at 7:30 am for church and I got home from church around 4pm? After sitting in church all day without one drop of food or water (it was hot), lunch was served at 1:45pm. When I say lunch, it was a very nice meal of rice/shrimp, potato salad, and something I had never seen before???. Only problem-it wasn’t a meal cooked with specific precautions for American tum tums. Add to that-the flies! Those rascals were landing  quicker then I could fan them off. Hold on-there’s more! After eating lunch, it was back into the truck (backseat with two other people and lots of stuff) for a hour plus obstacle  drive (more like a race-the driver was flying) back to Flowers Bay. As many of you know, I have a tendency to get car sick. Well, that’s what happen. But let me say, it was one of the roughest car rides I have ever experienced. There I was, holding my tasty fly infested lunch leftovers in one hand and a cup of orange soda in the other hand. When we hit the bumps, the soda was splashing all over me.  By the time I got back to my apartment, I was green.  Joe says it may take a week or so before my stomach gets adjusted to authentic Honduran meals. No pampering for me-it’s the real deal. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I loved yesterday.

8 thoughts on “THE ADVENTURE BEGINS-JOHN WESLEY SUNDAY!”

  1. Oh my, they did warn us that it was a rough ride to Camp Bay. I guess they weren’t kidding. Just reading this makes my stomach hurt too! Special prayers for digestive health coming your way.

    I am so excited for you. The blog is a wonderful way for all your prayer warriors to stay connected to you. Glad your travel day went well and your accommodations are better than average. I’d say after all the places you have stayed on mission trips before, this is a well earned reward from our Father! Rough digs for a week or 2(or 3) is one thing, 2 months would be tough. I know how much time you spend in devotion, reflection and prayer after a long mission day so I am glad you can do it in relative comfort.

    • There is room for you my friend-hot water, air condition, beach, etc. You deserve a reward too!

  2. Hey Mom!

    I think its so cool that your living with the people and actually experiencing their life-style the whole time. Living among the people and not having the things they don’t have. I think all mission trips should be that way. Stepping out of your comfort to be with others in Christ. This 65 day blog is AWESOME!! I like knowing what goes on through out journey. Makes me get a closer feel. I picked up Hollie today from your house. Her, The Goose, and Abigail were outside playing and jumping on trampolene all day:) I think Lucy is almost back to her normal self! Today and yesturday she seemed like her crazy happy self. Bouncing around and playing Tug-A-War with Little Hollie. She sends her love!!!!! Hope your enjoying the journal we gave you and the suprises inside:) lol Love you around the world and back3 <3

  3. ….Another thing I forgot….I want you to listen to this song. Its called Sinking Friendships By: Jonsi. This singer is the lead singer in a forgein band called Sigur Ros. Their music is so peacful!!!!

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