news from Honduras!

Hi friends!

I have news from Honduras to share with you today!

 As many of you know this past summer I traveled with my church to Nacaome Valle, Honduras. We spent a week in ministry in a small village leading VBS activities, cooking, and digging the foundation of a house for a very special family. (Make sure to read about my experiences here). I introduced you to Jose, Estephanie, Elsa, and Francisco, the family the house was for. I know they hold a special place in each of my team members hearts!

Well guess what! Their house is finished! Another team traveled to Honduras for a week of work in July and a few of the local helpers were able to complete the house a few weeks ago! I was so excited to receive pictures and to see video of little Jose.

To remind you, here is the original house .. sticks, cardboard, old sheets, whatever they could find. Not even a latrine.

 

And now here are the photos that were sent of the new house! I know it doesn't look like much by our American standards, but I can't express how much this will improve their lifestyle! They have a latrine now and concrete floors instead of dirt.

Please read these words from our team leaders Suzanne and Julie, who founded and run Missions In Action, and remember what a difference you can make when you simply say "Yes" to God's callings.

"YES, the house for little Jose and family is complete!! For some, who don't know the story, it may just look like a structure, but those of us that have had the privilege to work on this project, know better. This is truly a house of hope and love. This home was only a dream for this family. A dream they thought was totally out of reach. But you showed them differently!! We first met this family during a medical clinic we provided in 2009. Little Jose was very ill and malnourished. He was not expected to live. But thanks to the generosity of our team, funds were donated and Jose was able to go to the hospital an hour away to receive much needed care. Obviously, God had a plan for this little fellow and his family and for MIA. After numerous visits to their home in Moracito, we started to build a relationship. We were able to get a better grasp for little Jose's medical problems. He suffers from brain damage that occurred during birth due to lack of oxygen. He is unable to walk or sit unattended. But once again, thanks to our generous team, funds were donated to purchase a wheelchair, needed meds and monthly food supply. He is thriving and getting stronger every day and is quite intelligent. God truly had a plan and He brought it all together this summer. As most of you know, their previous home was constructed with sticks, scrap metal, cardboard- anything they could find, with dirt floors. There was no way to keep rain or insects out, causing a multitude of health problems for the entire family, Thankfully, this is no longer an issue. I can not even begin to tell you how happy this family is right now!! To all of our supporters and team members- MIA is extremely grateful for all that you have done to make this dream a reality for this family. This was definitely a labor of love. It surely wasn't an easy task working in the extreme heat and unfamiliar territory- but you did it!!! You brought light into the dark places and light to the broken! You showed and shared God's love to His children. And through it all God shined in your labor, your laughter and your tears. You brought hope and joy to the people of Moracito in ways you will never know! Your laughter will forever echo in the valle. Thank you all for being the hands and feet of Christ."

Thanks friends.