On May 13, Mother's Day, Mike and I were invited to Pastor Amado's church in Colonia Unidas, Choluteca. Orfilio and his wife, Naomi were invited as well. We picked up Orfilio and his wife and off we went to what we thought was going to be a worship service. Mike and I did not know the tradition in churches of Honduras is to celebrate mothers on Sunday evening. We arrived at the church greeted by a 11 year old young man named Christian. He gave me a great big hug and wished me Feliz Dia de Madre. I thanked him and headed to the front door of the church. Greeted by Pastor Amando and his lovely wife, Anna they welcomed us to the evening service. We walked in the door to a sanctuary decorated with balloons, linen table cloths on all the tables, centerpieces on each table and all the ladies of the church were dressed up with their make-up and some were wearing their hair down instead of in a bun. It literally took my breathe away. It was absolutely beautifully and so tastefully decorated. The men of the church decorated the church and also cooked a scrumptious meal of fried chicken, french fries and on a bed of lettuce several different fruits cut up in small cubes. They also had a big cake which said Feliz Dia de Madre. Anna, the pastor's wife, had prepared for me grilled chicken and baked potato with the bed of fruit because she is aware of my problems with high cholesterol. Anna made sure I received a healthy meal. I am blessed to have Anna as a friend and sister in Christ. The men of the church had entertainment prepared for the ladies. So we all set back and enjoyed our special evening. The children of the church sang a song in honor of their mothers, thanking them for always being there for them. Saul sang a song about mothers as well. Then there was about five of them who got up there and did a mock presentation of a song about mothers. We all laughed till we cried. It was hilarious!!!! They made a fake accordion which Nelson pretended to play and he also had a yellow bugle which he pretended to play. My friend Christian came over to me and got down on one knee and sang to me.This young man of 11 years is very talented and loves His Lord so much. So during the entertainment the men of the church and Mike and Orfilio served each lady their meal. They continuously were refreshing our cup of coke. There was an amazing and talented mariachi band who came to each table and sang to the ladies. It was one of the most beautiful moments I have ever experienced.
The women of Honduras work so hard for their families. They wash their clothes on a pilla or go to the river. They kill the chickens clean them and cook them. Before they can cook a meal each day they or one of their children collect the firewood for the stove. Some of them have to go to the river or a nearby well to collect water for their day. Most of these ladies are raising their children without a husband. So they have to somehow work to raise the money to feed their families. They are an amazing group of ladies. I am glad I could be a part of this special occasion.This day was their day and it was a memory they will cherish for a long time.
Proverbs 31: 10-31
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