The last few days have been very hectic and we have not been able to connect up to update the blog. Friday was a great day because we were thrilled to see the changes happening in Nuevo Jerusalen For the first time we had a covered area to work in with cement floor. It was practically the lap of luxury. Lainie brought pictures from last year as a surprise for some of the kids. They were thrilled to see their own images! We passed out the last of the 4,000 toothbrushes we brought and sang "Lavense los dientes" for the last time. (But it will remain a running loop in our brains forever.)
Desafortunadamente - Mo and Emily were both out of commission with a viral malady. They had a rough night and stayed at the hotel.
We returned in early afternoon and sorted through the meds and supplies we had left and left some for the Las Vegas Red Cross. The rest we gave to the MAMA Project. Mary picked us up and we drove to Tela for a day of R and R. It was wonderful to see the ocean and beach. We had a great dinner together. The next day was spent lounging ocean and poolside- though even in these beautiful spots the daily struggles of life in Honduras are evident.
We drove back to the Mission House in time for a wonderful dinner from Isabel on Saturday night and left early Sunday morning for the San Pedro Sula airport. Finally arrived home about 2:30 in the morning on Monday after flight delays due to weather.
Thank you to everyone for following our story and all of your support. The advantage of such a long layover in Miami-- we got to debrief and we are already planning next year's trip.
¡Amor a todos!
Donna, Laurie, Maureen, Kristi, Laine & Emily
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