On October 15 a system came into Honduras and stayed right on top of Choluteca area. The area started flooding, the rivers started swelling and the roads started covering in water. The rain would not let up. We got Hamlet Second Baptist home before the storm became worse. But we had another team prepared to come in the next couple of days. We kept praying for the rain to seize but it would continue to pour into the town of Choluteca and surrounding areas. As time came nearer for the team to make a decision we encouraged them and told them there was no way they would probably be building a home. The team had decided if there sole purpose was to come and support Mike and I in prayer they would be there for us. We explained they would have to be super flexible because we did not know what the days ahead would hold for all of us. There is only one way from Tegus to Choluteca and the news was showing several areas were the roads had washed out. We communicated with folks in Choluteca about the road situations. We had received word Pastor G's community, home and church was under four feet of water. Pastor Pedro in LaJero Blanco and areas near the beach were under water also. Mike and I just wanted to get to Choluteca to check on our families who were suffering. The team waited for our call on what to do. We had an awesome devotion that night from Hebrews 1 and shared and prayed about the days ahead. We sang hymns while Allison played her flute and was lead by Brandi's beautiful voice. At one time Martha got away from her housework and sang with Brandi and Allison. This team made the very best of their most unusual situation. Sometimes God does not want us to do what we plan to do. His will not ours.
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with MY EYE."
Psalm 32:8
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