We are thinking about you every day! If you can imagine it, the temp is around 90 degrees here in Honduras and we are sweating like you wouldn't believe! Today was definitely a hump day for us...After two long days of work, all 30 of us were exhausted and hit a wall. Some of us could've passed out standing up. Thankfully the orphans and kids in Honduras inspired us to keep moving. Here is why...
These kids have virtually nothing, but they are so incredibly thankful, happy and polite. For most of the orphans, their families abandoned them and they lack everything that a child should have. Their eyes light up so brightly when we give them a book or a toy. The kids living in the mountains have even less. We pass by their houses on the bus ride and they are basically shacks with no furniture, plumbing or electricity. The kids don't even have toothbrushes, which is why the dentists perform mostly extractions in the mountains...can you imagine kids your age having to lose their teeth from being so rotted?
Nonetheless they are troopers, enduring painful dental procedures but still popping back up to smile and hug us and thank us for their book. These are some of the hardest days of our lives, but also the best days. The dentists who are volunteering their time and expertise are unbelievably amazing, as are their assistants. We teachers are spreading lots of books and love, and the dentists are so supportive!
We will have more updates soon. In the interim, please stay safe and warm!!
-Mandy
You're amazing Mandy and crew! Keep up the good work! We are so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteSome of our students here at Ward were wondering if they could send toothbrushes and other items. Would that ever be possible?
ReplyDeleteCheryl Terhune