Time to Slow Down

Summer is official over.  This past weekend, our final team of the summer headed back to the US.  They were a great team full of energy and activities, but now that they’re gone, it’s time for us to kick back and relax for a little while.

With summer teams and interns gone, our MTW team here in La Ceiba consists of just us and our teammates, Mike and Erin.  We’re looking forward to a slower month to get caught up on things that fell by the wayside this summer, following up with new relationships in Armenia, and spending lots of team time discussing, praying, and dreaming about what God has in store for the next season of our ministry here.

Summer Pictures

It has been a busy last few weeks here in La Ceiba.  Our most recent summer team just left yesterday, and we’re preparing for our next team coming Saturday.  Here are some pictures of what we’ve been up to recently.

Kids playing at the swimming hole.

Usually one or two afternoons a week while the teams are here, we all load up in the truck and head to the local swimming hole.  So many kids love to go, that it usually takes a few trips.  It is a great time for everyone to cool off after a long morning, and spend some time playing with local kids.  The Honduran children absolutely love to dive, swim, and play, and their joy is contagious.  It always makes for a great afternoon, and the great views don’t hurt either.

Oneida, Vilma, and Sarah hanging out at the river.

The past few Monday’s, the teams have been helping us with Kids Club.  Although the kids all seem to like us just fine during the year, they especially like it when teams are here because it means more attention and more playmates.  The girls continue to come out every Monday and enjoy the games and singing.  Ellie is always passed around, and doesn’t seem any worse for the wear.

Katie, Sadie, Hernan, Nancy, Jessica, Ellie, Wilson, and Adan all hanging out during Kids Club.

And then of course there are our two faithful helpers, George and Walter.  Seemingly since day one, these two cousins are always hanging around, helping, teasing, and playing.  The’ve kicked it up a notch this summer, and are amost like extra team members.  It only takes them about 5 minutes to make new friends, and all the teams seem to fall in love with these two.  They may not know it, but they are well loved all over the US!