We have finally completed unloading around a thousand pairs of shoes, matching them by size, type and gender in the Chapel. Jeremy has been hard at work making aisles and organizing, after the initial separation from the boxes.
The worship service this morning was filled with just enough chaos, as the bread wafers for communion got lost some where between Atlanta, my suitcase and La Paz. After no crackers could be found in the Foundation, bread from my suitcase was torn into tiny pieces, while Aubulita (Audrey) and Jeremy poured wine into cups.
One of the women helping around the foundation received her first communion, and some of the older children received communion, but everyone was blessed by Pastor John.
The worship service was really special, including the Spanglish spoken and sang. It was amazing to see that no matter the language spoken or the ethnicity of people present, God is present.
After worship, Paula, Rosibel, Jake, Jeremy and I headed to the market to look for some soccer balls for the Foundation. As we walked through La Paz, we greeted the people, and avoided the cars as traffic laws are of little importance in Honduras.
Rosibel, who was very excited to see Paula, Steve, John and Jake last night, has started to work as a nurse, as an internship for part of her nursing school, in a clinic in town. On our way back for the market, We saw the doctor, and he invited us to tour the clinic. We were so pleased to see how nice it was and to meet such a humble man. He started the clinic, just four months ago and has been seeing a lot of the children from the foundation.
The funniest instance that happened on our way home though was as we were walking down the road, a silver Honda Civic came speeding towards us. We all had to sprint to the sidewalk to avoid the car, only to find that the car had a Florida license plate.
After the market, we had a delicious lunch, and began the tedious job of shoe sorting. The children helped. as the girls browsed for their favorite pair, or just a fun pair of heels to show off to the camera.
After the children had dinner, we had the excitement of eating in the restaurant of the Foundation. We had some type of cheese, flat tortilla with vegetables.
Once dinner was completed there was some dancing (of course!) and lots of giggles, as los ninos went off to bed!
We live streamed a lot today, so make sure you check in tomorrow! Jake is about to upload some pictures!
Buenos noches!
Te quiero a la siempre! (newest thing I learned today!! I will love you forever).
Mallory
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