We are finishing our 2nd week here in Tegucigalpa getting plugged in to AFE and settling into our new apartment. We spent the first week observing classes at AFE as much as we could. This last week, there was a North American team from Oregon *Hope Teams International* building two homes for two families who live and work in the trash dump. Ryan and I helped out on a few different days with these projects, and had a great time working hard and being translators for the North American team. Yesterday, I got to be a part of the house dedications. It was emotional for the team and for the families who have been blessed with the gift of a home. It was so amazing to hear the responses from the families...their new home was an answer from God saying that He has not forgotten them. It was a moment that I don't want to ever forget. To read more about this family's transition from the garbage dump into their new home, visit AFE's blog: www.afehonduras.blogspot.com
As far as us getting settled in, there is never a short supply of things needing to be fixed and we are getting to know some of the handymen around town. It has been a great way for us to practice our Spanish and get to know our neighbors. Ryan has befriended a great handyman named Carlos and as I write this, they are both working on a few parts of the house together.
As far as us getting settled in, there is never a short supply of things needing to be fixed and we are getting to know some of the handymen around town. It has been a great way for us to practice our Spanish and get to know our neighbors. Ryan has befriended a great handyman named Carlos and as I write this, they are both working on a few parts of the house together.
We are learning the ropes at AFE and living in Linda Miller very quickly and we are so thankful for all the other volunteers who have been so gracious to us during this time of settling in. The Makenzacks (Hollie and Adam) and The Gibsons (Greg, Nancy, Kaitlyn, and Trevor) have taken us on multiple errands on multiple days…without which, we would feel stranded. The Diaz’ (Rey, Elise, and Elijah) let us borrow their house for the first week of us being in Tegucigalpa while we waited for our house to be completed. Of course, a huge thanks to Jeony and Jessy who have been so patient with us as we settle in.
Hollie and Elise wrote a really thoughtful blog about Ryan and me on AFE's blog: www.afehonduras.blogspot.com
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