Allan and I settled into the Volunteer House. We have the place to ourselves right now. I'm sure that will change soon. We have seen many of the female volunteers who were here back in January. Several of the Danish students are still here. It is wonderful to see young adults giving of themselves like this!
Our first stop was the Toddler House. There must be 60 or 70 of them. What a job to keep up with them. They are so precious. I think I could stay here for the rest of our visit. It is always good to see Glenda who cooks for them and always fixes something for me when I visit her. She is such a sweet lady and one of the best tortilla makers in Honduras. She prepared some green mangos for us. What a treat!
Saturday we got to meet what is left of the families of two of our very special girls. Both of these girls lost parents in terribly violent ways in front of their faces. This is not a unique story here at Emmanuel. Most of these children have seen things that would make your blood boil. Yet they are constantly singing the praises of our Lord! They constantly encourage us to follow HIM. Allan and I both were honored to meet these wonderful families, sisters and uncles, grandmothers and nieces and nephews but no parents.
Saturday evening we went to Bible Study with some of the staff and the older children. It was all in Spanish, but I could understand it. The Holy Spirit speaks the same language to everyone and the Holy Spirit was present with us. If you look into the eyes of these children you can see our Savior!
Tomorrow is Sunday and that means church and do they have a great service! I can hardly wait!
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