Until we meet again!

Today was really hard for all of us. In the three days we have been here, I for one have become very attached to these kids and thier families. I have gained many friends I hope to see again but if that is not God's will i am very sure that i will at least have the chance to meet them again in heaven. While im glad we accomplished the goal of finishing the kitchen walls and the VBS for the kids I am sad to see our time up so soon! Goodbyes are never easy!

Devotion today was also very special! We learned to "let go and let god" as Tess said. Tess, my roommate, and friend has made the decision to get baptized tomorrow. She is a great person and I am proud to have had the opportunity to meet her and share this trip with her!

As we leave Choluteca tomorrow we enter another chapter of our trip in Tegu. So, today was bittersweet. While we say goodbye to some that we have grown close to we are given the opportunity to gain more friends that will change who we are forever! God Bless! Buenos Noches!

Tyra Bertolotto- Choluteca Team

Meeting my sponsored child

Today was the day scheduled to meet Kimberli, one of my sponsored children! My husband and I now sponsor 4 kids. Two boys in Swaziland and two girls in Honduras. Both of us were fortunate enough to meet our two boys last September and now I have the opportunity to meet our two girls on this trip. I have been looking forward to today since February!

On the bus to the project today Kayla, a fellow traveler, asked me if I was nervous. I actually began to get nervous right then, as I hadn't truly decided what I was going to say. There were several of us meeting our kids at the same time, so when I walked in to the room I had butterflies in my stomach as Kimberli & her mother were sitting right there! She came over & gave me a hug. I told her that I loved her in spanish! She gave me a picture that she had colored with Ruth 2:12 written out. Her mother was so grateful and appreciative. She said that she recognized me from pictures I had sent. We talked about our families and prayed for her father as he is sick. We talked about Kimberli's favorite things. As most girls back home, she likes pink, likes to play with friends and loves school. With my limited Spanish & a translator we were able to connect. Then we began playing. We colored pictures, we played memory (a card game) and then played catch with a bouncy ball while she taught me how to count in Spanish.

We took lots of pictures and had to say our good-byes since she had to get to school. It was hard to see her go, but I know that God will watch over her. He will provide for all her needs. Through Mission of Mercy we will remain in contact. Meeting our sponsored kids has made a world of difference in our lives. I know it is an experience that none of us will ever forget!

Thanks,
Kari Raymond