Every group that comes to Honduras, comes with a work fund, the money that is used to build houses, feed hungry people, buy Bibles and such. Most groups raise just as much money as they possibly can so they can help as many people as possible in the one or two weeks they are here.
Sometimes groups raise more money than they can use while they are here. Every group handles that differently. On Thursday, the Columbus group knew they were going to have some left. The adults in the group made the decision for whatever was left, to divide it among the seven teenagers to give to a ministry or program of their choice.
Saturday night in devo, each teenager told how they were using their money and why. Matthew Ferguson spoke first. He wanted to give his to Casa de Esperanza. Logan went next. He, also, wanted to give his to Casa de Esperanza. Andrew wished his to go to the dump fund. Cassie said Mi Esperanza.
As each teen spoke, it was a lot like Christmas. There was great anticipation from the entire group as each present was unwrapped.
One wanted to buy diapers, something that is in short supply, for the neonatal unit at Hospital Escuela. Another wanted to buy school supplies for children that live in a village near the dump. She will be able to buy school supplies for around 20 children. Last but least, Emily Chaffin spoke. She wanted her money to go to Pamela, our employee at Casa de Esperana whose husband was killed in a tragic hit and run accident in May. Emily was especially touched by Pamela and her sweet spirit and her young son.
Yesterday Marc and Emily sat down with Pamela and told her what was happening. Pamela is attending the university. She did not know if she could continue with her education after Ronnie was killed. Through tears, she told Emily and Marc that gift would allow her to complete her education. It goes without saying, Marc and Emily cried, too.
Each teen gave great thought to the ministries and the places they had been and the things they had seen and chose something that had touched their hearts. It was a special time as we listened to each teen unwrap the present as they told how they were using their part of the leftover work fun. And think how much fun Marc and I will have as we get to deliver these present.
Thank you Columbus. You have touched the lives of hundreds this past week and will continue to do so with these gifts.
Terri
1 comment:
Big Smiles as I think about what this means to so many..Beautiful hearts really all around from the giver to the receivers...you have the biggest heart of all...send me a note when haley grace arrives and tell me all about her response to Honduras.
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