Greetings from Belfonte, Colon, Honduras. All is well where we are.
If it weren't for occassionally listening to the news on the internet
and a report from a neighbor who has been listening to radio, we would
have little idea what is going on in Honduras and in the world. It is
actually quite nice! Perhaps, that is the reason, despite some
hardship, for the peace one finds here.
We are currently in the dry season and from what I gather it is
unusually dryer than normal. We are watering everything to keep it
alive. Hundreds of African Palm trees were planted just some months
ago and are suffering, along with fruit trees etc... It is a 24/7
task. The agriculture foundation, Funavid, has worked very hard to
secure a reliable and pernament water source. The system is about
complete. An undergroud spring in the mountains was tapped and piped
all the way to the ocean front where many of the crops are planted. It
has been an incredible undertaking and solely designed and even much of
the work completed by my uncle who is a retired physican in his 70's.
God will never ask of us anything that he will not provide the strength
and direction. All of the immediate neighbors of Funavid were provided
water as well, for personal use and for watering their crops.
My English classes are going well. I have about 15 students who
regularly attend and sometimes have as many as 25. One thing you learn
really quickly is to "go with the flow". I just teach to whoever shows
up! There are a few adults who attend periodcally and I am hoping more
will in the future. I have not had an interpeter since the first week
of July. It is challenging and funny at times as the students and I
are learning together. One of the student's favorite sentences to say
in English is "My teacher is nice but she can not speak Spanish very
well"! Of course I can spit that right back at them!! Speaking of
Spanish, please be in prayer for me as I diligently study the language.
I am presently working about 12 hours a week in study and should do
even more. It is vital that I become proficient.
It is very busy here. We have had several visits from Curla University
professors in La Ceiba, meeting here with local highschool students
regarding agricultural issues and concerns. This is a regular event at
the foundation. We provide transportation and lunch. Another group of
30 professors and dignitaries will be here for an overnight meeting at
the end of the month.
A few weeks ago another group of pastors graduated from the School of
Christ here. This is an intense time of separation and training. Our
local pastor, Oscar Rodriquez, oversees this training. It is life
changing for these pastors. The Funavid grounds is the launching place
of the School of Christ for the entire Central and South American area,
including Cuba as well. In fact Pastor Oscar will be going to
