We would love to welcome Melanie and Logan, our first time friends to Honduras. Logan shared with me the very first day how he wanted to enjoy the children and the Honduran food while he was serving the Lord here. This is exactly what Logan was able to do. Logan and the children hit it off immediately and they loved and played on each other all week. We had not been on the project an hour and Logan was taking off to go play soccer. I asked Logan where are you going? His response I am going to build relationships like Mr. Mike told us to do. I chuckled and said well lets first get some blocks on the foundation please. He was very polite and off he went to help get the blocks for special order lined up along with his three friends who also helped Logan. Those three amigos were not too happy with Mama Greene, but as I always say it isn't eternal. Later in the day Logan learned how to play real soccer with those little boys. Melanie well one word describes her well maybe more than one, dedicated, determined to serve and doing it to the best of her ability. She was always right where she needed to be to help whoever needed help. What a servant heart this lady has and it shined the entire week she was here in Honduras. She is also a journalist. Some of her quotes she would share out of personal journal were heart wrenching to the bone. In her devotional one evening it was on the life of Job. Job went through so many hardships in his life but he started out having everything you could ask for in life. He had wealth, numerous children, livestock and so much more. But Satan was after him and God allowed Satan to attack Job. But Job stood strong in the Lord and through all his suffering he rejoiced in the Lord. We can have this very same life, rejoicing in whatever we are going through because if we are a child of God we are guaranteed His grace upon us. Jeremiah 29:11 says " I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you."
What a beautiful way to start a relationship. I am not sure how long this lovely couple has been together but first of all you would have never known while they were here they were a couple. They came strictly to serve their Lord with their whole being. They gave their all to HIS service. They were blessed to work side by side in the pharmacy and learn so much about the medical field outside the four walls of a hospital or doctor's office. Kyle was touched by the love the community showed to them in the medical clinic. How touched he was with their warm and heart felt hugs. Keeley was quiet and truly always wore a smile no matter what the situation. The joy of Jesus radiated across her beautiful face each day. Once again what a sweet way to begin a relationship is with Christ at the center of it.
Steven came down four years ago with an all male team. He said back then I can't wait to bring my family one day with me. This year was the year he was able to do just that. April and his 16 year old son Colby came with him and they were all forever blessed. Colby just like Steven was a quiet spirit with a very warm and willing heart. There was not anything he could not do and did it well. I was blessed to get to know him through a few games of corn hole which I must say he was very good. Every time he got a hole he looked at me and simply smiled like beat this Mrs. Ginger. April well she kept right up with both of these young men on the job site. She worked along side of Melanie as hard as any man on the project. She was always looking for ways to help out and did it all with a servant's heart. She has been forever changed because of her obedience to God to come along with Steven and make memories with him and Colby no one will ever take away. What a beautiful way to spend time as a family serving the Lord in Honduras. Welcome home Steven!!!
I would love to welcome our new friends to Honduras, Michelle and her son Mason. These two as well came with servant hearts. Michelle was on the medical team, while Mason worked very hard on the construction of the home. There was not anything Mason did not try to do. He as well enjoyed the children and was a quiet spirit as well. But he sported a beautiful smile which also radiated the love of Jesus in his life. It did my heart good to see him come and take the time to serve along side his team while his mother was busy down at the church serving our Lord through the medical clinic. Michelle was definitely in her element dispensing of the medicines to each patient with the assistance of Meida. She was there whenever Mrs. Nancy needed anything and she was a humble servant in serving the Honduran workers their water. She knew when she was thirsty they were thirsty too. Michelle and I had some intense conversations about this beautiful country and how much she has learned by being here. The simplicity of this lifestyle she says she would love to take home with her. They take care of their neighbors and their community with what they have. They go beyond giving their all to whoever is in need. She saw Marixa working tirelessly daily for her family and meeting the needs of the team as well, all with joy in her heart. She said I love the joy these people have with what they have. She also came through at breakfast to help Mason finish up his batch up pancakes for breakfast one morning. Michelle was always there for her team and especially her son, Mason.
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