Monday, July 28th: First Weekday/Workday at El Hogar

Dear Faith Partners,

Today we had organized time with the 5- and 6-year-old boys. At breakfast we had planned an elaborate activity with stations, crafts, and dancing in order to get the maximum amount of fun out of the short hour we had. When the boys came in the door, they immediately ran towards the beach balls and the bubbles and I knew the station idea was out of the question. The great part about El Hogar is that the spontaneity is what made it such a great time. I saw God in that auditorium tonight. The laughter and joy on the children's faces is where I always see God here. They are so open and loving the second you meet them and it's heart-warming.

My favorite part about this trip so far is seeing the children and how they look out for each other. On Sunday when we went out to lunch with the honor roll students a younger girl had finished her drink and wanted more, so the girl sitting next to here poured the rest of her drink in the younger girl's cup. All of the children look out for each other, and the moments like this make me smile every time I'm here.

Thank you for following us on the blog and making donations to make this trip possible!

-Nia Warren

For Tuesday, July 29th:  O heavenly Father, who has filled the world with beauty:  Open our eyes to behold your gracious hand in all your works; that, rejoicing in your whole creation, we may learn to serve you with gladness; for the sake of him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 (Apologies, but we were asked not to take photos during the day while we were working.  Some of us painted, others laid concrete to patch up potholes, and those of us with Spanish proficiency tutored some of the kids who are struggling with their classes.)

(The morning presentation began with the Honduran national anthem.)

(Each class has the opportunity to perform; these third-graders told jokes.)

(These fifth-grade girls did a traditional Honduran dance.)

(#KodakMoment)

 (#ElHogarPhotobomb)

 (Making crosses with the little boys)

 ("Here, I'll help you.")

(Bubbles!)

(You stick your right elbow in...)

(Joy)