tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90411674357734493222024-03-14T00:33:33.425-07:00Honduras Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-18056923516931644892018-07-18T10:46:00.001-07:002018-07-18T10:47:28.781-07:00Day 7 - 2018<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The last full day saw us putting the final touches on the second house. This house blessed a single mother named Betty. </span><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2QVciL-h740/W098zRD9d6I/AAAAAAAAIfA/T0mWzan4LFgWlDPUMMVYM5EGERrxextFgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--555988058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2QVciL-h740/W098zRD9d6I/AAAAAAAAIfA/T0mWzan4LFgWlDPUMMVYM5EGERrxextFgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--555988058.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SKHVhNo_RHQ/W0981AhzI4I/AAAAAAAAIfE/ocG2RJ8nJpYRgM-mePb6AePU-4T6wxNSQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-238792785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SKHVhNo_RHQ/W0981AhzI4I/AAAAAAAAIfE/ocG2RJ8nJpYRgM-mePb6AePU-4T6wxNSQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-238792785.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2t1xTQFu5tg/W098292U3rI/AAAAAAAAIfI/eZEYpo-Uv2AcuCeHyHeVPWS26ld5ga2YQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1539183817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2t1xTQFu5tg/W098292U3rI/AAAAAAAAIfI/eZEYpo-Uv2AcuCeHyHeVPWS26ld5ga2YQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1539183817.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were able to use some of the leftover lumber to build benches fo r the children to use during church. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6lMTm_GAgbg/W09849R_A8I/AAAAAAAAIfM/6xSV0SCZLxQu9peptgyTRoXByriVfpkbQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-727915453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6lMTm_GAgbg/W09849R_A8I/AAAAAAAAIfM/6xSV0SCZLxQu9peptgyTRoXByriVfpkbQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-727915453.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also held our final medical clinic at the church in Villa de San Francisco. One again, it was very busy and lasted until after 4. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We spent our last night grocery shopping at the mall. We also enjoyed some American fast food from the food court. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It has been an incredible trip. I'm is hard to believe that it is coming to an end. I am so thankful to be able to be apart of this mission and to witness first hand the ways that God is working here. After coming for several years, the cultural "shock" is not near as great so I am especially thankful for the insight that Elizabeth and Jake shared on this blog. The feelings and observations they shared took me back to my first trip here in 2010. It simply cannot be described to those who haven't been to a third world country. Life here is so simple yet so harsh. As my buddy Renzo said, "life in Honduras is hard but this is where God chose for us to be born". We, as Americans are so spoiled. The majority of things that seem important to us, are not. I find it so ironic that we argue over such trivial things as carpet and worship order when our brothers and sisters in Honduras are meeting under a sagging tin pavilion on a rough-finished concrete floor. The need here is so great but once again those who come to "help" take away so much more than we give. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-33615827042753975102018-07-16T20:46:00.001-07:002018-07-16T20:49:16.584-07:00Day 6 - 2018<div><i>Tonight's blog post brought to you by guest blogger, Elizabeth Barnes.</i></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>My name is Elizabeth Barnes and I am so very excited to be on my first trip to Honduras. Ever since Dad first traveled to Honduras in 2010 when I was only 9, I've been asking when I would be old enough to go. Even though before this week I had never personally been a part of the brigade, I've always felt that a part of my heart belongs in Honduras. Over the years I've seen hundreds of pictures, read dozens of posts, heard countless stories from my parents, and even Facetimed my parents' dear friends Nahum and Yolani as well as even met Dr. Karol Pacheco (one of the doctors that works alongside us at the medical clinics) when she traveled to the United States last October. However, nothing could ever truly prepare me for the overwhelming amount of love I would feel as soon as I arrived in Honduras. As soon as we got through security, Nahum wrapped me in a big bear hug that almost knocked me to the ground. Everyone else in the team was just as welcoming. It was an odd feeling because while I never met many of these people in person, it was like being welcomed home by old friends. <div><br></div><div>It became apparent as soon as we stepped out of the airport how great the need was here, and that became even more obvious the further outside the city we traveled. Yesterday and today we conducted medical clinics in Cantaranas, a small town a little over an hour outside the capital city of Tegucigalpa. The construction team worked on a house in Villa de San Francisco, about a 15 minute drive away. This week I've tried a little bit of everything as far as the clinics go. I want to be a pediatrician so I've been doing more of the medical aspect of things. For much of the day I worked alongside Danyiel, a nurse who traveled with us, as she spoke with patients and prescribed medications to help them with their various ailments. One thing that really resonated with me was one older gentleman who took medication for an irregular heartbeat. He had received this medication from another medical brigade and only had one pill left, but we didn't have any in stock to give him. Danyiel asked our translator how much this medication would cost, as she would be more than willing to get some for him, as it would be extremely dangerous for him to go off his medication. A month's supply was 60 lempira, or about $2.75 in US dollars. This is absolutely nothing to us but even that small amount is too expensive for many people in Honduras to afford, even if their lives could be at stake. I was also astounded by how grateful the people were for simple things like ibuprofen that we so often take for granted. </div><div><br></div><div>This week has truly opened my eyes to how blessed we are in America and has secured in me the desire to use my blessings to help others and spread the healing power of God's Word. I can't wait to see what our last day has in store for us. -Elizabeth</div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-70021548985470832172018-07-15T20:40:00.001-07:002018-07-15T20:40:34.538-07:00Day 5 - 2018We've had another wonderful day in Honduras! This morning, we made the long drive over the mountain to Cantarranas to conduct a medical clinic for the church members there (we will host another clinic tomorrow for the rest of the townspeople ). It was so <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">exciting to see how much the church has grown since we were here last year! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IiP1q82AHBs/W0wTm0PBvLI/AAAAAAAAIaQ/5_KcCLH2NToVSJhVsSgChaZfdG9LDDTRwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--933713521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IiP1q82AHBs/W0wTm0PBvLI/AAAAAAAAIaQ/5_KcCLH2NToVSJhVsSgChaZfdG9LDDTRwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--933713521.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T28wJAPuHM0/W0wTqZHSRsI/AAAAAAAAIaY/PlXxZGPBhVYmkbyNjEEcG-ivZdHNecSoQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--299379903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T28wJAPuHM0/W0wTqZHSRsI/AAAAAAAAIaY/PlXxZGPBhVYmkbyNjEEcG-ivZdHNecSoQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--299379903.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AKv3IMMIgUo/W0wTsG3U2sI/AAAAAAAAIac/8KLpkG81QwUz0k0Wll3AAImtCTf0l0JjgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--662514947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AKv3IMMIgUo/W0wTsG3U2sI/AAAAAAAAIac/8KLpkG81QwUz0k0Wll3AAImtCTf0l0JjgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--662514947.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the clinic, we sent 2 vehicles to pick up the congregation from Villa de San Francisco so that we could have a joint worship service. The service was held in the brand new church pavilion behind Brother William's house. The congregation took it upon themselves to raise the money and build this place to worship. The main reason they did this was to save the money that had been going to pay rent on a church building. It is so refreshing to see the care and Stewardship they are taking with God's money. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JsBkpJ-MYE8/W0wThfgwiwI/AAAAAAAAIaE/2wWG6QF6qhknm2uFU5gOWxeDfYFU9R9VwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1582497355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JsBkpJ-MYE8/W0wThfgwiwI/AAAAAAAAIaE/2wWG6QF6qhknm2uFU5gOWxeDfYFU9R9VwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1582497355.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The worship services are always so heartfelt and moving - North Americans and Hondurans worshiping together as one family, just as we should. Some of our concerns at home see so trivial when we are sitting on a concrete slab, under a tin roof, focused on nothing but worshipping God. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uM-1w8yPlCk/W0wTfRO6dtI/AAAAAAAAIaA/wXIJn9p_M98_MgYrwrQjHmLwF3T6hMPUgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-2140314220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uM-1w8yPlCk/W0wTfRO6dtI/AAAAAAAAIaA/wXIJn9p_M98_MgYrwrQjHmLwF3T6hMPUgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-2140314220.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JhmU1HsbMOI/W0wTolR90wI/AAAAAAAAIaU/JsNTZLMKmsYj7nFSIv1r6K7QS1EVLDNrQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-2034145523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JhmU1HsbMOI/W0wTolR90wI/AAAAAAAAIaU/JsNTZLMKmsYj7nFSIv1r6K7QS1EVLDNrQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-2034145523.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZWA4FmgHFak/W0wTkxXao7I/AAAAAAAAIaM/Oq0efTcllIo7ZQ6qQGzHzaScVt5tQFYgACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-601719071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZWA4FmgHFak/W0wTkxXao7I/AAAAAAAAIaM/Oq0efTcllIo7ZQ6qQGzHzaScVt5tQFYgACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-601719071.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZWA4FmgHFak/W0wTkxXao7I/AAAAAAAAIaM/Oq0efTcllIo7ZQ6qQGzHzaScVt5tQFYgACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-601719071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KUdynrzLUys/W0wTjQRS6zI/AAAAAAAAIaI/AQl-1Cz79DU_KYuyHTLYbs5iPAxncmLxgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1752027298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KUdynrzLUys/W0wTjQRS6zI/AAAAAAAAIaI/AQl-1Cz79DU_KYuyHTLYbs5iPAxncmLxgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1752027298.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><br></div></span>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-22300899411368243322018-07-14T19:26:00.001-07:002018-07-14T19:35:11.747-07:00Day 4 - 2018<div><i>Today's blog post brought to you by guest blogger, Jake Kelley. Great job Jake and thank you so much for your perspective! We will try to post pictures of the wedding in the coming days. In the meantime, you can watch video of the entire service on Washington Street's Facebook page. </i></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>My name is Jake Kelley and I am blessed to say this is my first trip (of hopefully many more) to Honduras. Seeing as this has been my first mission trip and my first time out of the country, it's easy to say that this experience has brought along a whirlwind of emotions. From excitement to love and to heartbreak, this mission has shown me the power of God's love and the need for His love in Honduras. I have primarily assisted in the medical clinics because I plan on a career in healthcare. However, seeing the ailments and disease that riddle parts of the country and how little care is available brings a tear to my eye. In fact, in our first medical clinic of the mission, the first patient I saw was an elderly gentleman who was very excited to see us. After simply taking his blood pressure he shook my hand and said, "Thank you doctor." I later found out I was the first doctor or medical professional he had seen in his life. The sense of gratitude we have received from everyone during our time here has been astonishing. Nearly everyone walks away saying, "gracias!" I can honestly say that God has moved not only within the hearts of those we've come in contact with but also within the hearts of the mission team itself. It breaks my heart to see what situations the people of Honduras face, yet my heart is replenished with joy when I see the smile on someone's face whom we've been able to assist. As a first time missionary, I was unsure of what encounters I would face, yet the things I've seen and done have allowed me to see how truly blessed I am and how I have the ability to spread God's love both at home and abroad simply by showing His love to those around me. <div><br></div><div>Day 4 has been a slower-paced yet equally exciting day. We began our day making a trek to a school in El Sauce. We delivered school supplies and soccer balls and were lucky enough to be greeted by the children and their teachers on this beautiful Saturday. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_YwiUb_7DUo/W0qw1nhKmWI/AAAAAAAAIWU/8SOVIqVd4Gou8oMndiZsWGURiCJvmuVlwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1842397929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_YwiUb_7DUo/W0qw1nhKmWI/AAAAAAAAIWU/8SOVIqVd4Gou8oMndiZsWGURiCJvmuVlwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1842397929.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We arrived around the students' usuall outside play time, so we were able to watch students play games with newspaper, rope, and soccer balls. It was incredible to see what fun they had with those simple objects and how creative they were, making up games to provide endless fun for all of the students. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U_FlDOEbVYE/W0qwwUSduYI/AAAAAAAAIWI/33qQCdd4wCU19E2q69TIIFaKetYzG4gVwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1312731556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U_FlDOEbVYE/W0qwwUSduYI/AAAAAAAAIWI/33qQCdd4wCU19E2q69TIIFaKetYzG4gVwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1312731556.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--gBfDLDAAPY/W0qwx8NppoI/AAAAAAAAIWM/HWsvCmWhcE4p81epVDBT9Mn-SVd-16uqACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-441625194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--gBfDLDAAPY/W0qwx8NppoI/AAAAAAAAIWM/HWsvCmWhcE4p81epVDBT9Mn-SVd-16uqACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-441625194.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WEIGouCs_1Y/W0qw3Kamp0I/AAAAAAAAIWY/6toPi1R4L7c6tuoIhpQP8y1_TG9yG12egCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-91135590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WEIGouCs_1Y/W0qw3Kamp0I/AAAAAAAAIWY/6toPi1R4L7c6tuoIhpQP8y1_TG9yG12egCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-91135590.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NQIuP2YTvAA/W0qwz6eb1GI/AAAAAAAAIWQ/vUbyvruDUgEa5GI4WqC1O0fdJgfv_UtZACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-918193723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NQIuP2YTvAA/W0qwz6eb1GI/AAAAAAAAIWQ/vUbyvruDUgEa5GI4WqC1O0fdJgfv_UtZACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-918193723.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SWnYYDpwg6o/W0qwuW6iLnI/AAAAAAAAIWE/2xHHMKaAENop1-BhFjahQ9X_1j7VaqcjwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-559720736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SWnYYDpwg6o/W0qwuW6iLnI/AAAAAAAAIWE/2xHHMKaAENop1-BhFjahQ9X_1j7VaqcjwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-559720736.jpg"></a></div>After stopping by the school, we traveled back to Valley of the Angeles to shop and prepare for Nahum and Yolani's wedding. Even though I myself am not married, I am very aware of how special marriage is in God's eyes. The wedding today was very beautiful and the mission team was honored to be a part of it. Mr. Barnes officiated the wedding of our beloved friends while a number of other brigade members participated in the ceremony; Elizabeth was even the Maid of Honor! Needless to say, today was a day filled with the same love and compassion that has filled the hearts of all of us along this journey, yet we found even more abundant love in the marriage of our dear friends Nahum and Yolani. I can say with certainty that my life has been forever changed by this mission trip, and I look forward to serving the people of Honduras with the Grace of God in the future. -Jake </div><br></div></div></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-28054086454569852052018-07-14T06:43:00.001-07:002018-07-14T07:17:10.005-07:00Day 3 - 2018Day 3 was another great day in Honduras. We had a few more hiccups along the way (somebody said it was Friday the 13th?) but everything worked out. Very thankful that the last 2 members of our group arrived safely around 11:30 this morning. After they got settled in, we were all reunited late this afternoon. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vWD9x88Hg-w/W0oBxuKJBbI/AAAAAAAAIS4/TM7ZqbB5RXYorgv6s2DlqOadtcX0--PvQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--226346223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vWD9x88Hg-w/W0oBxuKJBbI/AAAAAAAAIS4/TM7ZqbB5RXYorgv6s2DlqOadtcX0--PvQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--226346223.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3jYdcPzEzQ/W0oBzaO9OKI/AAAAAAAAIS8/mLFyQpWMr90XekQXWzBnhk8wJNWBjzSiACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-85386496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3jYdcPzEzQ/W0oBzaO9OKI/AAAAAAAAIS8/mLFyQpWMr90XekQXWzBnhk8wJNWBjzSiACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-85386496.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the meantime, our medical and construction teams had another very busy day spreading God's love. The construction team finished the first house and the medical team saw a very large number of patients. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T-MpCW8T15c/W0oB0yHfKcI/AAAAAAAAITA/KshUZErxSXA6U5gqwECZ24bzUPVovyAoQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2110971942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T-MpCW8T15c/W0oB0yHfKcI/AAAAAAAAITA/KshUZErxSXA6U5gqwECZ24bzUPVovyAoQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2110971942.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LTPO0SZZEN4/W0oB8PUZIoI/AAAAAAAAITU/dcJQ_Soz26snp68hV-pRaOf0gmqnYJDbgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-181594067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LTPO0SZZEN4/W0oB8PUZIoI/AAAAAAAAITU/dcJQ_Soz26snp68hV-pRaOf0gmqnYJDbgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-181594067.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XgULxO9raz4/W0oB-G-VlaI/AAAAAAAAITY/HvP1-YmMYNYHtRNQtJ9RfiO-QAoIkrx9wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2054692440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We are are so thankful to be able to share this experience. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2TdhWhjXUEI/W0oFvpzuu_I/AAAAAAAAIUA/okGrPFfEdeETe3QKXH7PKqXPEIlc0nmWQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-715802727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2TdhWhjXUEI/W0oFvpzuu_I/AAAAAAAAIUA/okGrPFfEdeETe3QKXH7PKqXPEIlc0nmWQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-715802727.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kt-NIyK9CUA/W0oFw3cme1I/AAAAAAAAIUE/OFCFwe36cRAUAQrk2hZQu1wfi4PisLRmwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1250104620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kt-NIyK9CUA/W0oFw3cme1I/AAAAAAAAIUE/OFCFwe36cRAUAQrk2hZQu1wfi4PisLRmwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1250104620.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TcVMNxO5wZk/W0oFySd_ioI/AAAAAAAAIUI/WlDrmzD2J0ILZcJkCuBU3Kx4jhvJqb8TwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-360939348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TcVMNxO5wZk/W0oFySd_ioI/AAAAAAAAIUI/WlDrmzD2J0ILZcJkCuBU3Kx4jhvJqb8TwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-360939348.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br><div><br></div></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-63290834456110915252018-07-12T20:57:00.001-07:002018-07-12T21:01:49.515-07:00Day 2 -2018It's been an amazing day in Honduras. Things didn't go exactly to plan, but they rarely do down here. We got a late start, forgot to take a few things with us, and got rained out on the construction site. But you know what? We spent the day with great friends and shared more laughs than I can explain. We got to experience some of God's most beautiful landscape. We started a house for a man who doesn't have one and saw a record number patients in the medical clinic- people who don't have access to regular health care. I'll count that as a pretty good day!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4E9U1HQBN6s/W0gjEhy7LtI/AAAAAAAAIOY/sMEOysVZNt8jhsy93MlVTFhsWvC5z6GsQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1971199193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4E9U1HQBN6s/W0gjEhy7LtI/AAAAAAAAIOY/sMEOysVZNt8jhsy93MlVTFhsWvC5z6GsQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1971199193.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h-9bFcY6XE4/W0gjOcpo_VI/AAAAAAAAIOw/M2vIGBfLNuMXGIvPSqZ1D65Jemm_zxRGACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--999402808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h-9bFcY6XE4/W0gjOcpo_VI/AAAAAAAAIOw/M2vIGBfLNuMXGIvPSqZ1D65Jemm_zxRGACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--999402808.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nBvzhNlQtDU/W0gjMbTqUFI/AAAAAAAAIOs/QgJvtAGvgc0PZgkp-ecJL29KTz6z7bsGQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--117385457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fnqskrN6okg/W0gi_Q2welI/AAAAAAAAIOM/51dHARpNlwENRDVKIRMBOZp9yaVyRsozQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1692690471.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">James 2:5 Listen my beloved brothers, has God not chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?</div></div></div></div><br></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-69130261590364054502018-07-11T19:05:00.001-07:002018-07-11T19:09:01.172-07:00Day 1 - 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CKTpG48JcQU/W0a3eYEEX5I/AAAAAAAAIKU/OrHet3_4-Fcqo51pDxAPb309nrEvA88CwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1391564357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CKTpG48JcQU/W0a3eYEEX5I/AAAAAAAAIKU/OrHet3_4-Fcqo51pDxAPb309nrEvA88CwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1391564357.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As you've probably heard, our group landed safely in Tegucigalpa around 11:15 local time. It's amazing how the emotions com flooding back when you first glimpse the city. This place, this experience, these people become a part of you in a way that's hard to describe to those who've never been. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> By the time we landed, most of the group had been up for around 30 hours straight (or maybe with just a short nap in there somewhere) so needless to say we were a tired bunch. Regardless, everyone was excited to be here and eager to get to work. It is especially fun to watch the reaction of those who are here for the first time. I think Culture Shock is the best way to put it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As is tradition, we made a quick stop by the hotel, followed by a quick lunch, and then got right to work. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We've got a great group and everyone worked well together. Today's task was assembling 300 food bags that will be distributed to the poor throughout the week. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yjtTc-qvW3Q/W0a3bL63JTI/AAAAAAAAIKM/YwXXOd08OFkJBBMAJ97jJSDUi0dsgag1QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1670755965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yjtTc-qvW3Q/W0a3bL63JTI/AAAAAAAAIKM/YwXXOd08OFkJBBMAJ97jJSDUi0dsgag1QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1670755965.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CZFS2tTz8_I/W0a3cpWxSBI/AAAAAAAAIKQ/Q4tfzVwmP0kaWtPqORM1cDCaDjGUmPO2QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--519935111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CZFS2tTz8_I/W0a3cpWxSBI/AAAAAAAAIKQ/Q4tfzVwmP0kaWtPqORM1cDCaDjGUmPO2QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--519935111.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Isaiah 58:10 If you give some of your own food to those who are hungry and to satisfy the needs of those who are humble , then your light will rise in the dark , and your darkness will become as bright as the noonday sun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div></span></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-76900689852383931812017-07-13T05:39:00.001-07:002017-07-13T05:39:57.249-07:00Day 7 - 2017Mark 16:15 He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. <div><br></div><div>Our time here in Honduras has come to an end. This was the 7th such trip for me, and one of the most productive that I can remember. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We tried to show God's love to the Honduran people each day that we were here. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Our group saw over 900 patients in medical clinics and distributed much needed medicines. The ladies also taught VBS at each clinic. The construction team built two houses, did some minor remodeling to one of the houses we built last year, and built benches for the church in Valle de Angeles. As a whole, our group assembled and gave away over 300 food bags. But most importantly, we got to witness, and be a part of 7 baptisms. This is the ultimate purpose of the Honduran (and all) Misson. We are so thankful that our actions here were able to help our brothers and sisters here make the decision to join our Christian family. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Before leaving you with a few pictures from our last day, I'll encourage you once again - please get involved with the Honduran (or a similar Mission). The need is so great, and you will never meet a more loving or appreciative people. There are many, many ways in which people of all ages and abilities can help. And I'll promise you once again the rewards you will receive from this effort will far outweigh any costs. Thank you for reading and please contact Joe Cummins IV, Ricky Pierce, or myself (Chris Barnes) if you'd like more information about the work in Honduras. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w4dsfOwEqtU/WWdqAvg4W_I/AAAAAAAAEEA/JbyZfa3vO9Ys3Q5i-oiE3NAVnllQCFp3ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1049062590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w4dsfOwEqtU/WWdqAvg4W_I/AAAAAAAAEEA/JbyZfa3vO9Ys3Q5i-oiE3NAVnllQCFp3ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1049062590.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SaNQsLfBuaE/WWdp_B-RoII/AAAAAAAAED8/RakxfOr_j0ILIjx7nbA2Ya7rgW395WEOgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1605160205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9OhXX_G152U/WWdp7yb-T0I/AAAAAAAAED0/2j-lwcp8as8JQ0s9EZ9b9P0A8WJk6yB3ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1758122896.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></span></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-30582495914375150252017-07-11T20:37:00.001-07:002017-07-11T20:37:46.328-07:00Day 6 - 2017Mark 12:30-31 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. The is no commandment greater than these. <div><br></div><div>Today was a light day for both our medical and our construction teams. The medical clinic was at Carlos' sons' school in Tegucigalpa. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yWX98uVk9vI/WWWZSCQpYZI/AAAAAAAAECM/1Zw4ZZpVe2U9u8vQrqH7AfjRt7GROG-tgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1978427469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yWX98uVk9vI/WWWZSCQpYZI/AAAAAAAAECM/1Zw4ZZpVe2U9u8vQrqH7AfjRt7GROG-tgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1978427469.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Z_gcgL7TJY/WWWZQtVVKeI/AAAAAAAAECI/k0fluGPSeGU-zFIV8WRpuXefoyKMp8IoQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-2086873955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Z_gcgL7TJY/WWWZQtVVKeI/AAAAAAAAECI/k0fluGPSeGU-zFIV8WRpuXefoyKMp8IoQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-2086873955.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The construction team's only task was to finish up the second house. Much to our surprise, the homeowners had wired it themselves after we left yesterday. So all we had to do was to add a few pieces of trim around the windows and door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pL6qqp9tNUI/WWWZVKRmVGI/AAAAAAAAECU/G_i84CJZNNUyLUZNJtcwgjyPCGYG9ZopwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--440537710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pL6qqp9tNUI/WWWZVKRmVGI/AAAAAAAAECU/G_i84CJZNNUyLUZNJtcwgjyPCGYG9ZopwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--440537710.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AP_edny8BKc/WWWZWb9MPeI/AAAAAAAAECY/xXCgj4OhZbcx5DHF6KZNoqoCTZ_QjmOpQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1322371340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AP_edny8BKc/WWWZWb9MPeI/AAAAAAAAECY/xXCgj4OhZbcx5DHF6KZNoqoCTZ_QjmOpQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1322371340.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VaZVvHgCEDs/WWWZX4zn1sI/AAAAAAAAECc/F_FOs69FV2krTorDnTO14FMwbgsbRZ5oACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1588724034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VaZVvHgCEDs/WWWZX4zn1sI/AAAAAAAAECc/F_FOs69FV2krTorDnTO14FMwbgsbRZ5oACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1588724034.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The rest of the day was spent sightseeing at the Picatcho (statue of Jesus overlooking the city) and eating a wonderful group meal with our Honduran brothers and sisters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a_jDcIIJYyM/WWWZTnY-XoI/AAAAAAAAECQ/OguY6XT1n7wioYRio4Lfuum9IhhpU6g0gCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-228040968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a_jDcIIJYyM/WWWZTnY-XoI/AAAAAAAAECQ/OguY6XT1n7wioYRio4Lfuum9IhhpU6g0gCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-228040968.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iTBP8mvD4_w/WWWZZXlpt8I/AAAAAAAAECg/N-CCvrUNTl4FAtIDPt8XUJ7bhuwt3bW5wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--27159748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iTBP8mvD4_w/WWWZZXlpt8I/AAAAAAAAECg/N-CCvrUNTl4FAtIDPt8XUJ7bhuwt3bW5wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--27159748.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's hard to believe that our time here is about to end. This week is something that many of us look forward to all year long. It was truly a life changing experience for me when I came for my first time in 2010. We would love for you to join us next year!</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div> </div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-51272508863948183982017-07-10T20:35:00.001-07:002017-07-10T20:35:14.813-07:00Day 5 - 2017Deuteronomy 15:10-11 You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land. <div><br></div><div>Today was an extremely long, busy day. Once again, the medical team had people waiting for them when they arrived to set up for the medical clinic. This clinic was at the church building in Cantarranas. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vq5NBLDfpeA/WWRHXWFOiFI/AAAAAAAAEBM/TkFQeU_dAvg9OpjJHY_ATiatbzi-SMUJACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--532086195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vq5NBLDfpeA/WWRHXWFOiFI/AAAAAAAAEBM/TkFQeU_dAvg9OpjJHY_ATiatbzi-SMUJACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--532086195.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The construction team was able to build an entire house in one day. In this location, we were able to build on an existing concrete pad, so that saved us quite a bit of time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0f1JyzggT_c/WWRHZNClx4I/AAAAAAAAEBQ/WcfxtFJxwnAQdymU4kd-El_WzaN84MjRQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1509736965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0f1JyzggT_c/WWRHZNClx4I/AAAAAAAAEBQ/WcfxtFJxwnAQdymU4kd-El_WzaN84MjRQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1509736965.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8HBeatmrkZA/WWRHRERLmEI/AAAAAAAAEA8/gRsiPjgz6JIGrJxQaOp0Y3G-OLExWgc_ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1551468096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8HBeatmrkZA/WWRHRERLmEI/AAAAAAAAEA8/gRsiPjgz6JIGrJxQaOp0Y3G-OLExWgc_ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1551468096.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5FHWyLO9kEI/WWRHS_RHLyI/AAAAAAAAEBA/0oqq8MfqWDQLIcZ80hYjWEWo0R77D0pYQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--48153908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5FHWyLO9kEI/WWRHS_RHLyI/AAAAAAAAEBA/0oqq8MfqWDQLIcZ80hYjWEWo0R77D0pYQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--48153908.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VJyipQMvh3g/WWRHUTyjRCI/AAAAAAAAEBE/0fZ1PGZrirg6kPgtK6lpr_NwSkL4U3bsACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1260082029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VJyipQMvh3g/WWRHUTyjRCI/AAAAAAAAEBE/0fZ1PGZrirg6kPgtK6lpr_NwSkL4U3bsACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1260082029.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And my favorite part of the day was being able to pray with the homeowner in her new house. After the prayer, she seemed a bit overwhelmed that a group of total strangers, far from home, had blessed her with such a gift. One look at her face would tell you what a worthy mission this is. Please ask how you can get involved. There are so many ways to support and be a part of the work in Honduras, even if you can't travel here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1-hvxpLnWCA/WWRHV_OdJSI/AAAAAAAAEBI/Uz98fq7efMw_7qDjxxicUwALhEYLH0aWQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--922123616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1-hvxpLnWCA/WWRHV_OdJSI/AAAAAAAAEBI/Uz98fq7efMw_7qDjxxicUwALhEYLH0aWQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--922123616.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 John 4:7-8 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-63202427959419252292017-07-10T05:07:00.001-07:002017-07-10T05:47:03.256-07:00Day 4 - 2017Psalm 100:2-3 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. <div><br></div><div>Day 4 is always a highlight is the week. We look forward all year to being able to worship with our Honduran brothers and sisters. For years, we have talked about streaming the service from Honduras so that our church family at Wasington Street could be a part of it as well. This year, we were finally able to make it happen. What an awesome experience it was to be able to sing songs and worship together although we were 1500 miles apart!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dNmaqjpR_yg/WWNuD7H0rXI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/S5hL7SMo7EMzPLsVyL5kIEUNn-8gaB3PQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1249769120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dNmaqjpR_yg/WWNuD7H0rXI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/S5hL7SMo7EMzPLsVyL5kIEUNn-8gaB3PQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1249769120.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sm_q2C3K_og/WWNvyVi544I/AAAAAAAAD9o/69wPXLQJ9HY3MrQEbtcQaJe3k-gxKzcFwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-426343759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sm_q2C3K_og/WWNvyVi544I/AAAAAAAAD9o/69wPXLQJ9HY3MrQEbtcQaJe3k-gxKzcFwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-426343759.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was also a day of rejoicing as we had 3 more baptisms. More confirmation, in my opinion, of the importance of the work that is being done here in Honduras. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ByUmZg-l6Ho/WWNvv_mBAiI/AAAAAAAAD9g/mnhmq2TuxlIIBQtddeaKDA69L5OQsBDZQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2122974501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ByUmZg-l6Ho/WWNvv_mBAiI/AAAAAAAAD9g/mnhmq2TuxlIIBQtddeaKDA69L5OQsBDZQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2122974501.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h5OM_gwz3Ew/WWNvxI2ifRI/AAAAAAAAD9k/iGFknYyqi1w0b6Qu64abjpBHc7GRWS86gCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-118878435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h5OM_gwz3Ew/WWNvxI2ifRI/AAAAAAAAD9k/iGFknYyqi1w0b6Qu64abjpBHc7GRWS86gCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-118878435.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cru1H8yJ7MA/WWN3PMQDEhI/AAAAAAAAD-8/BfZrnaIRnB0mjDw-sLmL2kLcABDhYOckgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--238990962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cru1H8yJ7MA/WWN3PMQDEhI/AAAAAAAAD-8/BfZrnaIRnB0mjDw-sLmL2kLcABDhYOckgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--238990962.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-83081492424029144422017-07-08T21:28:00.001-07:002017-07-08T21:50:40.913-07:00Day 3 - 2017Mathew 25: 35-40 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Then the righteous will answer him, Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you? The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did for me.<div><br></div><div>Today our group returned to Villa de San Francisco. As usual, there was a line of people eagerly awaiting our medical team when we arrived.The chance to see a Doctor, and even more, the chance to receive medication is a true blessing to these people. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9iB0P8zbD94/WWGw0UFdRvI/AAAAAAAAD8A/GHzoIYM5XiMmsUcWxV7I9D1kk3gNzA1tgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-93386262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9iB0P8zbD94/WWGw0UFdRvI/AAAAAAAAD8A/GHzoIYM5XiMmsUcWxV7I9D1kk3gNzA1tgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-93386262.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The construction team returned to finish the house that we started yesterday. The North Americans finished up the roof, Windows, door, and some misc. trim while our Honduran workers made quick work of mixing the concrete. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y_tSD5D0fMQ/WWGw4u9yrFI/AAAAAAAAD8M/mNeFahzZrRsaF9uRnIzIxjCQkezATYscwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1917231154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y_tSD5D0fMQ/WWGw4u9yrFI/AAAAAAAAD8M/mNeFahzZrRsaF9uRnIzIxjCQkezATYscwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1917231154.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ck1GdUyZdNQ/WWGw3ZJuKRI/AAAAAAAAD8I/24k21hzNiRsLY5NrASDpQP7Mg2dNBc3qACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1726937565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ck1GdUyZdNQ/WWGw3ZJuKRI/AAAAAAAAD8I/24k21hzNiRsLY5NrASDpQP7Mg2dNBc3qACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1726937565.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-grPenEO0rro/WWGw18Go6OI/AAAAAAAAD8E/_Wtkj4j8cnwyZqvGDv3zJMGDR1x9MfuywCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1401108843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-grPenEO0rro/WWGw18Go6OI/AAAAAAAAD8E/_Wtkj4j8cnwyZqvGDv3zJMGDR1x9MfuywCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1401108843.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m3oVF7g87cM/WWGwy9qvcwI/AAAAAAAAD78/QqFEWyjCWH4zj5K-AMRMM3dLg0wAESrwACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-397256350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m3oVF7g87cM/WWGwy9qvcwI/AAAAAAAAD78/QqFEWyjCWH4zj5K-AMRMM3dLg0wAESrwACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-397256350.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>But the most exciting event of the day was the baptism of a new sister. The lady that we built a house for in Villa de San Francisco last year (which is next door to the house we built this year) asked to be baptized this afternoon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMvtJwdFD70/WWG2EVZkB4I/AAAAAAAAD8c/edtrpKkNEBQ5LEMXt8nsfaJdv_iaG3wQQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1809575543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMvtJwdFD70/WWG2EVZkB4I/AAAAAAAAD8c/edtrpKkNEBQ5LEMXt8nsfaJdv_iaG3wQQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1809575543.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QwKG7Vzx4Qk/WWG2F5NIa3I/AAAAAAAAD8g/YKaF3NCSDU002XnKh-bqI4hiCK6qNc4hQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-764010684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QwKG7Vzx4Qk/WWG2F5NIa3I/AAAAAAAAD8g/YKaF3NCSDU002XnKh-bqI4hiCK6qNc4hQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-764010684.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This gives confirmation to everything we do in Honduras. I have often heard it said that it is hard for someone to make a decision about eternity when they have no food. It is hard for them to hear the message when they have no roof over their head. Providing for their physical needs while showing the love of Christ allows for the opportunity to provide for their spiritual needs as well. It has been a good day. </div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-89703656720315582152017-07-07T21:57:00.001-07:002017-07-07T21:58:55.142-07:00Day 2 - 2017Hebrews 3:4 For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. <div><br></div><div>Day 2 is traditionally the start of our first house and also our first medical clinic. Today was no different. The medical clinic was hosted in a school in Predregal. This was just a short distance from our build site in Villa de San Francisco. I understand that it was a very busy clinic with people lined up long before the Doctors even arrived. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cv-O_WAEXcY/WWBmK2pZzXI/AAAAAAAAD5k/a8IxD3KKO90XNbfcSN8_ol37C1S5KKOCQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2125831972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cv-O_WAEXcY/WWBmK2pZzXI/AAAAAAAAD5k/a8IxD3KKO90XNbfcSN8_ol37C1S5KKOCQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2125831972.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The build site was right next to the house we built in Villa de San Francisco last year. The lot was relatively flat and in good condition so we were able to get right to work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fwQl7FTE_tg/WWBmGAhxNyI/AAAAAAAAD5c/eI-27gkCPsgpFN_jFo2sRcaIjHi2cy12wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--888317747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fwQl7FTE_tg/WWBmGAhxNyI/AAAAAAAAD5c/eI-27gkCPsgpFN_jFo2sRcaIjHi2cy12wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--888317747.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">By the end of the day, we were able to get 4 walls up and had a pretty good start on the roof. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mCs4pwWDkUE/WWBmJdK5ZDI/AAAAAAAAD5g/rpHJ-tBAD3krc5f1VwltK0--ePTlM89JwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1945528732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mCs4pwWDkUE/WWBmJdK5ZDI/AAAAAAAAD5g/rpHJ-tBAD3krc5f1VwltK0--ePTlM89JwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1945528732.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 John 3:17-18 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the verse that inspired the name of this blog. For me, it is the essence of the Honduras Mission. The need is so great here. You can look in any direction and feel your heart breaking for those in need. We can't help everyone, but for those we are able to help, we try to make a real difference in their lives. For this family, their world is going to change tomorrow when they receive a house - a home - a place of shelter and of comfort- a gift of significance that most of us cannot fathom - a gift only possible through God's love. </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-87276161995747595022017-07-06T18:58:00.001-07:002017-07-06T19:09:21.941-07:00Day 1 - 2017Looking back at these blog posts over the last few years, you'll notice many similarities. While every trip brings it's own new experiences and blessings, we tend to do the same type of activities on the same days year after year. So this year, rather than post yet another repeat of previous years' blogs, I'm going to try to focus more on why we do what we do, and the people that we are blessed to encounter along the way. <div><br></div><div>Isaiah 58:10 If you give some of your own food to those who are hungry and to satisfy those who are humble, then your light will rise in the dark, and your darkness will become as bright as the noonday sun. </div><div><br></div><div>There are many verses instructing us to feed the hungry and to serve the poor. As Christians we are to help people in need. This is part of serving Christ as we serve one another. Giving food to the hungry is a big part of what we do in Honduras each year. The day we arrive is always food bag day. You have probably heard me say that each food bag is designed to feed an average family for a week. We will distribute 300 + of these bags this year. Each bag also contains basic toiletries and a Spanish New Teatament. </div><div><br></div><div>This is a great aspect of the Honduras ministry that anyone can get involved with. Maybe traveling to Central America to bag rice & beans isn't your thing, but you can collect and donate toiletries. Maybe bagging and carrying 300 bags in the Honduran heat sounds like a little too much work, but you can donate Spanish bibles. Maybe you are scared of flying, but you can donate money to buy food. The opportunities are countless and I can promise the rewards received from giving are multiplied tenfold. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8o5l8d0Y1DA/WV7s3k8W9WI/AAAAAAAAD3I/YQFs3vGYO38RVXhbZhRq3nSYTzbJbsrnwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1507879531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8o5l8d0Y1DA/WV7s3k8W9WI/AAAAAAAAD3I/YQFs3vGYO38RVXhbZhRq3nSYTzbJbsrnwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1507879531.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4OHRoDNFyg0/WV7szj2dfII/AAAAAAAAD28/LtIwpDW9i9otAOjPu_Zedc-JGe4a4Be-ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-375653873.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4OHRoDNFyg0/WV7szj2dfII/AAAAAAAAD28/LtIwpDW9i9otAOjPu_Zedc-JGe4a4Be-ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-375653873.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z8buGcT8VfY/WV7s2Xe_tHI/AAAAAAAAD3E/dJ0uUCYbw7M3ESbX9kYHh156MDrLL6eIgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-578839986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z8buGcT8VfY/WV7s2Xe_tHI/AAAAAAAAD3E/dJ0uUCYbw7M3ESbX9kYHh156MDrLL6eIgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-578839986.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f1W-dkgHW_o/WV7s1E2kusI/AAAAAAAAD3A/-EiPZeTEfPkBcqAOQHgyOXdeKR1x8XDQwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--898047851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f1W-dkgHW_o/WV7s1E2kusI/AAAAAAAAD3A/-EiPZeTEfPkBcqAOQHgyOXdeKR1x8XDQwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--898047851.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-5969984981134104782016-07-20T21:42:00.001-07:002016-07-20T21:48:41.740-07:00Day 7 - 2016The Honduras trip is always one of my favorite weeks of the year and this year has been no different. I think everyone will agree that we have had an awesome experience. And today was a great end to a great week. The medical team held a clinic at the bottom of a mountain somewhere close to Valle de Angeles. I head the name several times but still didn't get it. It was one of the prettiest places I've been down here. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-33JO56mVA64/V5BSu5VE00I/AAAAAAAACz8/fi-tpnK-PN0/s640/blogger-image-1618112040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-33JO56mVA64/V5BSu5VE00I/AAAAAAAACz8/fi-tpnK-PN0/s640/blogger-image-1618112040.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were very lucky in that today was Limpera Day all over Honduras. It is the celebration of Limpera, a native Honduran hero that their currency is named after. All of the children were dressed up as Indians and spent the day dancing, playing games, and having fun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-95ZH5gNTLa8/V5BStmp3-mI/AAAAAAAACz4/JIAff382En0/s640/blogger-image--1991290222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-95ZH5gNTLa8/V5BStmp3-mI/AAAAAAAACz4/JIAff382En0/s640/blogger-image--1991290222.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fSbJfk2joRo/V5BSyZOFbtI/AAAAAAAAC0E/V7Ltugb9quA/s640/blogger-image-180615600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fSbJfk2joRo/V5BSyZOFbtI/AAAAAAAAC0E/V7Ltugb9quA/s640/blogger-image-180615600.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bhcnueo9-FA/V5BSsHjkFkI/AAAAAAAACz0/mbCl0WEtuA0/s640/blogger-image--820316161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bhcnueo9-FA/V5BSsHjkFkI/AAAAAAAACz0/mbCl0WEtuA0/s640/blogger-image--820316161.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was a successful medical clinic as well. I didn't get the final count, but I think they saw about 70 patients. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At the end of the day, we gave out t shirts and soccer jerseys to children at the school. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PUgSUdrXP1E/V5BSzkcZ2XI/AAAAAAAAC0I/yHCG36EsZVw/s640/blogger-image-1421252690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PUgSUdrXP1E/V5BSzkcZ2XI/AAAAAAAAC0I/yHCG36EsZVw/s640/blogger-image-1421252690.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A few of guys stayed at the church building in Valle de Angeles and built tables out of lumber left over from the 2 houses we built this week. These will be used for many purposes, including Sunday School and children's activities. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GqHKCtJQ3mg/V5BSwtbKCzI/AAAAAAAAC0A/mrCkaxH3-GU/s640/blogger-image--512117906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GqHKCtJQ3mg/V5BSwtbKCzI/AAAAAAAAC0A/mrCkaxH3-GU/s640/blogger-image--512117906.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope you have gotten a little taste of Honduras through the words of this blog. But as I always say, no matter how much I talk about it, you just can't imagine the experience until you've seen it for yourself. If you are interested in being apart of the Honduras mission or helping out in any way, please talk to me (Chris Barnes), Joe Cummins, or Ricky Pierce. </div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-91722521208841476862016-07-19T21:17:00.001-07:002016-07-20T04:37:58.945-07:00Day 6 - 2016Wow, this week has flown by! It is hard to believe it is already day 6. This has been another long day, but a very good day. We started our day at the clinic loading food bags and sewing machines to take with us to Villa de San Francisco. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VqCQGUglpV4/V477Q6QvDvI/AAAAAAAACyE/U5wrMs9K66A/s640/blogger-image--1136218349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VqCQGUglpV4/V477Q6QvDvI/AAAAAAAACyE/U5wrMs9K66A/s640/blogger-image--1136218349.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Villa de San Francisco and Cantarranas are nothing over the mountain from Valle de Angeles. It is an absolutely beautiful drive!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yhs1uyOB6Kc/V4782wktAcI/AAAAAAAACyU/PozquJhepIs/s640/blogger-image-1939736684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yhs1uyOB6Kc/V4782wktAcI/AAAAAAAACyU/PozquJhepIs/s640/blogger-image-1939736684.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The construction crew went back to the second house to finish up. We installed both windows, hung the door, and poured the concrete floor all in about half a day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0E4S0OSyARE/V48HuYQRqhI/AAAAAAAACyo/HXhT-CuW-m0/s640/blogger-image-22101404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0E4S0OSyARE/V48HuYQRqhI/AAAAAAAACyo/HXhT-CuW-m0/s640/blogger-image-22101404.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QfdfMXBhK1M/V48Hv8_uSkI/AAAAAAAACys/UWGw8JGvK-0/s640/blogger-image-427665125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QfdfMXBhK1M/V48Hv8_uSkI/AAAAAAAACys/UWGw8JGvK-0/s640/blogger-image-427665125.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OH6Ca6Vd0ZU/V48HpxgicQI/AAAAAAAACyk/M3Lj-ZMkZ6U/s640/blogger-image-357553534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OH6Ca6Vd0ZU/V48HpxgicQI/AAAAAAAACyk/M3Lj-ZMkZ6U/s640/blogger-image-357553534.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the proud new home owner with her daughter. The way I understand it is that the mayor of the town donated the land so that we would be able to build this house for her. It is such a blessing to be able to have a small part in something like this that will truly change someone's life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f4k4JrU9apU/V49igTW_aCI/AAAAAAAACzY/NmcRI3aTmpE/s640/blogger-image--313459378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f4k4JrU9apU/V49igTW_aCI/AAAAAAAACzY/NmcRI3aTmpE/s640/blogger-image--313459378.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qm7T-zY8OMg/V49icqLNXmI/AAAAAAAACzM/QWLkYrWZZkE/s640/blogger-image-71549377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qm7T-zY8OMg/V49icqLNXmI/AAAAAAAACzM/QWLkYrWZZkE/s640/blogger-image-71549377.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While we were finishing up the house, the medical team was holding a clinic up on the mountain that overlooks the town. I'm sure you can find some of their pictures on Facebook- the view had to be spectacular. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0UmkTrX4atk/V49idxF29pI/AAAAAAAACzQ/1mHjE39iftA/s640/blogger-image--1171174855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0UmkTrX4atk/V49idxF29pI/AAAAAAAACzQ/1mHjE39iftA/s640/blogger-image--1171174855.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While we were waiting on the medical team to finish, Nahum and I took a walk around Villa de San Francisco. It is a neat little town, very similar to Cantarranas and exactly what you would expect a small town in Honduras to look like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mKNdLpAUElI/V49iYdQbXjI/AAAAAAAACzA/ouYD61qkLOQ/s640/blogger-image--1695914089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mKNdLpAUElI/V49iYdQbXjI/AAAAAAAACzA/ouYD61qkLOQ/s640/blogger-image--1695914089.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qDS1DmoYtPM/V49iZ_Pg2zI/AAAAAAAACzE/43C9WRaZCvE/s640/blogger-image-1057611470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qDS1DmoYtPM/V49iZ_Pg2zI/AAAAAAAACzE/43C9WRaZCvE/s640/blogger-image-1057611470.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AdQhcY1fzGw/V49ibKpJCVI/AAAAAAAACzI/NOKj-Ilzqkw/s640/blogger-image-1814445123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AdQhcY1fzGw/V49ibKpJCVI/AAAAAAAACzI/NOKj-Ilzqkw/s640/blogger-image-1814445123.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I even found the local cellphone / computer repair shop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VgSS2EcuMyA/V49ifMzUqAI/AAAAAAAACzU/WZZsW936OH8/s640/blogger-image-662506476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VgSS2EcuMyA/V49ifMzUqAI/AAAAAAAACzU/WZZsW936OH8/s640/blogger-image-662506476.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We ended the night with a quick trip to the grocery store to buy coffee and vanilla. A good day indeed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-5073547270986432092016-07-18T21:13:00.001-07:002016-07-18T21:18:25.687-07:00Day 5 - 2016Sorry folks, but this is going to be another short entry. It has been a great day, but also a long day. We worked in Villa de San Francisco today. The medical team held a clinic at the church building while the construction team started the second house. We ended the day with our annual group meal at El Patio. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xo7Nw1IWKpc/V42ov9_V8EI/AAAAAAAACxE/2oIh6sZH4CQ/s640/blogger-image--1169516942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xo7Nw1IWKpc/V42ov9_V8EI/AAAAAAAACxE/2oIh6sZH4CQ/s640/blogger-image--1169516942.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AjJxXLk2ePw/V42o0BZ2G8I/AAAAAAAACxQ/5CtCezqHL7M/s640/blogger-image--841274309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AjJxXLk2ePw/V42o0BZ2G8I/AAAAAAAACxQ/5CtCezqHL7M/s640/blogger-image--841274309.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JJZMzY-nkFo/V42oufFoiRI/AAAAAAAACxA/IorRjkv94Go/s640/blogger-image--2102307621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JJZMzY-nkFo/V42oufFoiRI/AAAAAAAACxA/IorRjkv94Go/s640/blogger-image--2102307621.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GlHw79sMF58/V42o25zxSSI/AAAAAAAACxY/m8H9BEFsC_c/s640/blogger-image--1413029445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GlHw79sMF58/V42o25zxSSI/AAAAAAAACxY/m8H9BEFsC_c/s640/blogger-image--1413029445.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9zciVo1uzRc/V42o4Q_2DxI/AAAAAAAACxc/T0TNcdHuUwU/s640/blogger-image--271126556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9zciVo1uzRc/V42o4Q_2DxI/AAAAAAAACxc/T0TNcdHuUwU/s640/blogger-image--271126556.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCvV_eaUG7Y/V42oxXgSSYI/AAAAAAAACxI/PHj_GdK2-mI/s640/blogger-image--1763188321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCvV_eaUG7Y/V42oxXgSSYI/AAAAAAAACxI/PHj_GdK2-mI/s640/blogger-image--1763188321.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gdH1nV-LN1s/V42o1Xht4qI/AAAAAAAACxU/lUtEcWT_HVU/s640/blogger-image--166631828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gdH1nV-LN1s/V42o1Xht4qI/AAAAAAAACxU/lUtEcWT_HVU/s640/blogger-image--166631828.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1s_KcUplmkY/V42oywbc6cI/AAAAAAAACxM/7pOwJTSTanw/s640/blogger-image--954046748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1s_KcUplmkY/V42oywbc6cI/AAAAAAAACxM/7pOwJTSTanw/s640/blogger-image--954046748.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mz7UdEc_7yc/V42p9cK-ADI/AAAAAAAACxo/upDylu9L3ls/s640/blogger-image--152662216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mz7UdEc_7yc/V42p9cK-ADI/AAAAAAAACxo/upDylu9L3ls/s640/blogger-image--152662216.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-6034828280556015782016-07-17T19:33:00.001-07:002016-07-17T20:10:41.487-07:00Day 4 -2016Sunday is always one of my favorite days of the trip. It is so refreshing to be able to worship with our Honduran Brothers and Sisters. Like Ricky said during the service, it is a little glimpse of what heaven will look like. Marvin, one of the Honduran workers did a great job translating. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pqm0VSBSMeU/V4w_4_Ynh6I/AAAAAAAACvw/RHhbcZEj0Tw/s640/blogger-image--228525309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pqm0VSBSMeU/V4w_4_Ynh6I/AAAAAAAACvw/RHhbcZEj0Tw/s640/blogger-image--228525309.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3PKU6GYuyNw/V4w_60WH88I/AAAAAAAACv0/dWZJc_iK0YA/s640/blogger-image--194956140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3PKU6GYuyNw/V4w_60WH88I/AAAAAAAACv0/dWZJc_iK0YA/s640/blogger-image--194956140.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>I always especially enjoy the songs sung in Spanish. Here is a short clip of one of my favorites. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNLGcUITtDI&sns=em</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the service, there was a special surprise for Erin - a birthday cake, flowers, and piñata to celebrate her sweet 16th!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6sbPagbuzJU/V4xB1yF8dgI/AAAAAAAACwA/k4RJ43gr_a8/s640/blogger-image--1954844664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6sbPagbuzJU/V4xB1yF8dgI/AAAAAAAACwA/k4RJ43gr_a8/s640/blogger-image--1954844664.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-efZRLcYi5Oc/V4xB3NXmdiI/AAAAAAAACwE/iniHOANDoo8/s640/blogger-image-1516990908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-efZRLcYi5Oc/V4xB3NXmdiI/AAAAAAAACwE/iniHOANDoo8/s640/blogger-image-1516990908.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were then treated to a wonderful meal prepared by the ladies of the congregation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QSKIqSTgYb0/V4xDicyUYTI/AAAAAAAACwQ/qZMihDt2VIc/s640/blogger-image-456236078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QSKIqSTgYb0/V4xDicyUYTI/AAAAAAAACwQ/qZMihDt2VIc/s640/blogger-image-456236078.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After lunch, we held a short medical clinic for the Valle de Angeles congregation. We also gave out eye glasses, shoes, t shirts, and backpacks. We then spent the remainder of the afternoon shopping in the Valley.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tZDdQsUg6I8/V4xH0W9m5KI/AAAAAAAACwc/YwbmZpPuVzw/s640/blogger-image--735619963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tZDdQsUg6I8/V4xH0W9m5KI/AAAAAAAACwc/YwbmZpPuVzw/s640/blogger-image--735619963.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ERUJ1u7YiTc/V4xH18rY_gI/AAAAAAAACwg/f137jY40WtM/s640/blogger-image-1704524299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ERUJ1u7YiTc/V4xH18rY_gI/AAAAAAAACwg/f137jY40WtM/s640/blogger-image-1704524299.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e-BCcI-8dMk/V4xH5ABVN5I/AAAAAAAACwk/nnFXIlfs0go/s640/blogger-image--987098029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e-BCcI-8dMk/V4xH5ABVN5I/AAAAAAAACwk/nnFXIlfs0go/s640/blogger-image--987098029.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-78592769139824956922016-07-16T21:09:00.001-07:002016-07-16T21:10:04.967-07:00Day 3 - 2016Day 3 started like most do during our week in Honduras. Breakfast at the Hotel, followed by a quick stop at the clinic to pick up supplies, and a stop at the convenience store for water and snacks before heading back to Cantarranas. The plan was for the construction team to finish the first house while the medical team held their second clinic nearby. This is a picture of the "house" that the family is currently living in:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sy9lRuEsslY/V4sE2MtqylI/AAAAAAAACvA/eGqirbUINdU/s640/blogger-image-424867017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sy9lRuEsslY/V4sE2MtqylI/AAAAAAAACvA/eGqirbUINdU/s640/blogger-image-424867017.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Il-7tF7SobM/V4sEzN6tx_I/AAAAAAAACu8/GYfoIMUpnhY/s640/blogger-image--212329324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Il-7tF7SobM/V4sEzN6tx_I/AAAAAAAACu8/GYfoIMUpnhY/s640/blogger-image--212329324.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All we lacked finishing on their new house was a window, door, and concrete. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ghZ_8RvWNFc/V4sFBUWEr6I/AAAAAAAACvU/jFTpMmF_vY4/s640/blogger-image--1760955253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ghZ_8RvWNFc/V4sFBUWEr6I/AAAAAAAACvU/jFTpMmF_vY4/s640/blogger-image--1760955253.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y58-eGPOVP4/V4sE6sSCqXI/AAAAAAAACvE/MY9nVdeSGrk/s640/blogger-image-555110409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y58-eGPOVP4/V4sE6sSCqXI/AAAAAAAACvE/MY9nVdeSGrk/s640/blogger-image-555110409.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I know I have said it before on this blog, but it is amazing to watch the Honduran workers mix the concrete by hand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a picture of the proud new homeowners:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1W78_aUUDmY/V4sE8lJ_ZoI/AAAAAAAACvI/PxNesyezEx4/s640/blogger-image--1893572204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1W78_aUUDmY/V4sE8lJ_ZoI/AAAAAAAACvI/PxNesyezEx4/s640/blogger-image--1893572204.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And one with the construction crew:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0zH7bELVwas/V4sFALtz50I/AAAAAAAACvQ/suvRpAAlcx8/s640/blogger-image--1319863895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0zH7bELVwas/V4sFALtz50I/AAAAAAAACvQ/suvRpAAlcx8/s640/blogger-image--1319863895.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After finishing the house, the construction crew went back into town to kill time while we waited for the medical team to finish their clinic. I think they saw 71 patients so they had a good day as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cantarranas is a really pretty, really neat, old town - exactly what I picture when I think of a small town in Honduras. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0YqfAJ4V9io/V4sEwLNxATI/AAAAAAAACu0/4EFS9JfnEQM/s640/blogger-image-360716620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0YqfAJ4V9io/V4sEwLNxATI/AAAAAAAACu0/4EFS9JfnEQM/s640/blogger-image-360716620.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AvR1WC89774/V4sEus121jI/AAAAAAAACuw/7MS9FdmQVlo/s640/blogger-image-184073954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AvR1WC89774/V4sEus121jI/AAAAAAAACuw/7MS9FdmQVlo/s640/blogger-image-184073954.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the medical team finished, we met back at the church building. We distributed approx 50 food bags to the locals after Carlos delivered a short message.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZDOxo3-QT4/V4sExidNFnI/AAAAAAAACu4/5o7Uom3sjPY/s640/blogger-image--1955392965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZDOxo3-QT4/V4sExidNFnI/AAAAAAAACu4/5o7Uom3sjPY/s640/blogger-image--1955392965.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uvpVSNmOoR0/V4sE-o-AsHI/AAAAAAAACvM/GgYThfw7hwQ/s640/blogger-image--731829382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uvpVSNmOoR0/V4sE-o-AsHI/AAAAAAAACvM/GgYThfw7hwQ/s640/blogger-image--731829382.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-10834830928106996132016-07-15T20:28:00.001-07:002016-07-15T20:29:05.724-07:00Day 2 - 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>This was a very long, very hot, very hard day so this may be a very short blog post. The construction team made great progress - managing to get the first house "in the dry". The medical team had a very busy day as well. They saw 145 patients and gave out over 500 prescriptions. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9AIC8V905xM/V4mpueVwitI/AAAAAAAACts/dqGewfpYQsU/s640/blogger-image-287391247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9AIC8V905xM/V4mpueVwitI/AAAAAAAACts/dqGewfpYQsU/s640/blogger-image-287391247.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lop7XVs_UjE/V4mpvvOh6bI/AAAAAAAACtw/P9jLZyL2FJs/s640/blogger-image--895520062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lop7XVs_UjE/V4mpvvOh6bI/AAAAAAAACtw/P9jLZyL2FJs/s640/blogger-image--895520062.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K4KyjLc3OwM/V4mpzSg97-I/AAAAAAAACt8/m4hOkLGo8Kw/s640/blogger-image--869214358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K4KyjLc3OwM/V4mpzSg97-I/AAAAAAAACt8/m4hOkLGo8Kw/s640/blogger-image--869214358.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UqAr666c7Fw/V4mpw0K0x6I/AAAAAAAACt0/tZo7bhIvYtU/s640/blogger-image-81219480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UqAr666c7Fw/V4mpw0K0x6I/AAAAAAAACt0/tZo7bhIvYtU/s640/blogger-image-81219480.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8n3hGdwGUCU/V4mpyHm6GnI/AAAAAAAACt4/9E5o3zkpv2g/s640/blogger-image--1120911544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8n3hGdwGUCU/V4mpyHm6GnI/AAAAAAAACt4/9E5o3zkpv2g/s640/blogger-image--1120911544.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--7wn84WB6M4/V4mp0nLX_BI/AAAAAAAACuA/cM-wuLYfKUw/s640/blogger-image--910145644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--7wn84WB6M4/V4mp0nLX_BI/AAAAAAAACuA/cM-wuLYfKUw/s640/blogger-image--910145644.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qnRsFFPXGxo/V4mptD4v0hI/AAAAAAAACto/vjT28dd2x0I/s640/blogger-image--658636511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qnRsFFPXGxo/V4mptD4v0hI/AAAAAAAACto/vjT28dd2x0I/s640/blogger-image--658636511.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-38684110606627294732016-07-14T18:47:00.001-07:002016-07-14T18:49:50.315-07:00Day 1 - 2016Hola! We made it! Our group landed in Tegucigalpa around 11:30 local time. We were blessed with smooth travel, on time flights, and the arrival of all baggage. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HqHUba3UF6s/V4hAo3JbAyI/AAAAAAAACtE/BQShuXy-n_E/s640/blogger-image--1919289477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HqHUba3UF6s/V4hAo3JbAyI/AAAAAAAACtE/BQShuXy-n_E/s640/blogger-image--1919289477.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>After a joyous reunion with Carlos, Marla and family, and the Honduran workers from the clinic that we have grown to love so much, we went straight to the Hotel to check in and drop off our luggage. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6-GCBeW4QFY/V4hAnT4rL5I/AAAAAAAACtA/oJZbLeZCJpc/s640/blogger-image-31800444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6-GCBeW4QFY/V4hAnT4rL5I/AAAAAAAACtA/oJZbLeZCJpc/s640/blogger-image-31800444.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UWPlPnlxd_M/V4hAjiu5mKI/AAAAAAAACs0/8V4Rwv5xMys/s640/blogger-image--961024104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UWPlPnlxd_M/V4hAjiu5mKI/AAAAAAAACs0/8V4Rwv5xMys/s640/blogger-image--961024104.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We made a quick stop at Wendy's for lunch on the way to the clinic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QpVv7N8fFiY/V4hAiScPvfI/AAAAAAAACsw/9fhxWJmxi5Q/s640/blogger-image--1496875020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QpVv7N8fFiY/V4hAiScPvfI/AAAAAAAACsw/9fhxWJmxi5Q/s640/blogger-image--1496875020.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then the real work began. We sorted and bagged food for 300+ food bags. Each bag contains staples that should feed an average family for a week. This year, we were also able to bring down enough Spanish New Testaments to include one in each food bag. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z9rNlsx5T-A/V4hAg3JKsuI/AAAAAAAACss/RRoie6vUdu8/s640/blogger-image-1510635643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z9rNlsx5T-A/V4hAg3JKsuI/AAAAAAAACss/RRoie6vUdu8/s640/blogger-image-1510635643.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qsa7ll5uwyc/V4hAknmN9VI/AAAAAAAACs4/eF1BVuFBc-U/s640/blogger-image-1087212257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qsa7ll5uwyc/V4hAknmN9VI/AAAAAAAACs4/eF1BVuFBc-U/s640/blogger-image-1087212257.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3SRKc7QRPNQ/V4hAmEKDpoI/AAAAAAAACs8/uSs9easjY78/s640/blogger-image-933732119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3SRKc7QRPNQ/V4hAmEKDpoI/AAAAAAAACs8/uSs9easjY78/s640/blogger-image-933732119.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tomorrow we will head to Cantarranas for the first medical / dental clinic and to begin construction on the first house. Hasta mañana.</div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-10106752664030730252015-07-22T23:06:00.001-07:002015-07-23T06:06:34.859-07:00Day 7 - 2015It can't be day 7, we just got here! This week has flown by! I'm not sure why, but the 7 short days have gone by quicker than ever before. <div><br></div><div>Wednesday is typically a light day and I guess this year was no different, although we were very busy. We started out at the AFC clinic loading the remainder (200) of the food bags. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XhJ_N3XytjE/VbCGkTpSgVI/AAAAAAAACls/lHtNn_J50Zs/s640/blogger-image--622451403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XhJ_N3XytjE/VbCGkTpSgVI/AAAAAAAACls/lHtNn_J50Zs/s640/blogger-image--622451403.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eimW70TWkpI/VbCGlimvQAI/AAAAAAAACl0/a9c_7YiNu6Q/s640/blogger-image--408226740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eimW70TWkpI/VbCGlimvQAI/AAAAAAAACl0/a9c_7YiNu6Q/s640/blogger-image--408226740.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We carried them to the church building in Cantarranas where, of course, there was a crowd already gathered. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ViQQIL_MuG0/VbCGfBKYzyI/AAAAAAAAClU/pqt1vJeEA7M/s640/blogger-image-591321193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ViQQIL_MuG0/VbCGfBKYzyI/AAAAAAAAClU/pqt1vJeEA7M/s640/blogger-image-591321193.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LcOQxmpYC7o/VbCGdseIJqI/AAAAAAAAClM/XmKzwEv7eoM/s640/blogger-image-406548101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LcOQxmpYC7o/VbCGdseIJqI/AAAAAAAAClM/XmKzwEv7eoM/s640/blogger-image-406548101.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Carlos shared a short message before the food distribution began. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w5Df31QiBrg/VbCGhl9humI/AAAAAAAAClc/VVrXNIUxiOo/s640/blogger-image--1705596316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w5Df31QiBrg/VbCGhl9humI/AAAAAAAAClc/VVrXNIUxiOo/s640/blogger-image--1705596316.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While the food was being given out, a few of us went back to the second house to finish up the wiring. We noticed that Francisco (the new homeowner) had been very busy. He had carved steps into the hillside leading down to his new home and coverd them with concrete. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1z4pR7YXE5s/VbCGi4JfRXI/AAAAAAAAClk/Kc8baSsT8Cs/s640/blogger-image--1435260214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1z4pR7YXE5s/VbCGi4JfRXI/AAAAAAAAClk/Kc8baSsT8Cs/s640/blogger-image--1435260214.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After finishing up in Cantarranas, we made our way back to Tegucigalpa. We were treated to a tour of Baxter Institute - both the school and the clinic - by Steve Teel, with more than a little help from Ms. Young. It is a beautiful campus and they are doing some great work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-peMMLNX5GoM/VbDlo-hftGI/AAAAAAAACmc/axwQ_iWrZMs/s640/blogger-image--2118456724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-peMMLNX5GoM/VbDlo-hftGI/AAAAAAAACmc/axwQ_iWrZMs/s640/blogger-image--2118456724.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o3Ls3i-fuAo/VbDlp-CsFXI/AAAAAAAACmk/zfHszUqfD5Y/s640/blogger-image--1259465544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o3Ls3i-fuAo/VbDlp-CsFXI/AAAAAAAACmk/zfHszUqfD5Y/s640/blogger-image--1259465544.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VvrBg7aC76M/VbDllQXfmSI/AAAAAAAACmE/l805LdTH8So/s640/blogger-image-1423540221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VvrBg7aC76M/VbDllQXfmSI/AAAAAAAACmE/l805LdTH8So/s640/blogger-image-1423540221.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">From there, we went to the mall for lunch and then made one last stop at a city park. This park is home to some type of war memorial and offers great views of the city of Tegucigalpa. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--iphfwAPPKw/VbDlmhMffiI/AAAAAAAACmM/KmdYQYtHZqI/s640/blogger-image-2141788336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--iphfwAPPKw/VbDlmhMffiI/AAAAAAAACmM/KmdYQYtHZqI/s640/blogger-image-2141788336.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u4q639rhsIA/VbDlsbGv18I/AAAAAAAACms/BswHt-nmhbw/s640/blogger-image--102039109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u4q639rhsIA/VbDlsbGv18I/AAAAAAAACms/BswHt-nmhbw/s640/blogger-image--102039109.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5iHwC4yyzHY/VbDlnqDWKbI/AAAAAAAACmU/Ape0podayVs/s640/blogger-image-527958668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5iHwC4yyzHY/VbDlnqDWKbI/AAAAAAAACmU/Ape0podayVs/s640/blogger-image-527958668.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Finally, it was back to the Hotel for packing and then to the soccer fields for the traditional late night soccer match. This year, we mixed it up and played some American football also. We all had a great time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jZWcAmxtvO4/VbDlvgq50KI/AAAAAAAACm0/s2We3amn9JY/s640/blogger-image-1059622012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jZWcAmxtvO4/VbDlvgq50KI/AAAAAAAACm0/s2We3amn9JY/s640/blogger-image-1059622012.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It has truly been an amazing trip. I hope I have been able to accurately convey some of what we have experienced through these pages. The need here is so great. It seems that if anything, the gap between rich and poor is getting larger. If you have any questions about supporting the Honduras mission, please ask me (Chris), Joe, or Ricky. Or if you'd like to know more about our trip, just ask anyone who came this year - I'm sure they all have lots of stories! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kxg6tLLKO28/VbDm02z7gfI/AAAAAAAACnE/DdfFDpCV7Ws/s640/blogger-image--1357409776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kxg6tLLKO28/VbDm02z7gfI/AAAAAAAACnE/DdfFDpCV7Ws/s640/blogger-image--1357409776.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-60444578312306478912015-07-21T20:45:00.001-07:002015-07-21T21:20:31.304-07:00Day 6 - 2015Wow - how is it day 6 already?! Today was another great day for our team in Honduras. We started the day by loading approx. 100 of the food bags that we prepared on Thursday. We carried these to the church building in Cantarranas. Carlos will deliver them to some remote areas next week. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-avkrWO1O_tY/Va8R21Yc-FI/AAAAAAAACiw/42aao7LQODI/s640/blogger-image-224864596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-avkrWO1O_tY/Va8R21Yc-FI/AAAAAAAACiw/42aao7LQODI/s640/blogger-image-224864596.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we set up for a medical / dental clinic in the municipal building on the main square in Cantarranas. As usual, there was a crowd waiting when we got there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Zspl2CNo6U/Va8R0-AennI/AAAAAAAACig/ghxcI1ULyvw/s640/blogger-image-144520740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6Zspl2CNo6U/Va8R0-AennI/AAAAAAAACig/ghxcI1ULyvw/s640/blogger-image-144520740.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M_UZ7Mj9rB8/Va8RzkxI73I/AAAAAAAACiY/1Z3Md1YYVtM/s640/blogger-image-1192846666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M_UZ7Mj9rB8/Va8RzkxI73I/AAAAAAAACiY/1Z3Md1YYVtM/s640/blogger-image-1192846666.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The medical team saw 167 patients and filled 677 prescriptions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cantarranas is a beautiful town - exactly what you would expect to see in rural Honduras. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XYfxk0ExMcM/Va8R11GohxI/AAAAAAAACio/6jljrIXmerE/s640/blogger-image--726133210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XYfxk0ExMcM/Va8R11GohxI/AAAAAAAACio/6jljrIXmerE/s640/blogger-image--726133210.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After setting up for the clinic, the construction crew left to finish the second house. </div>We made quick work of it and finished before lunch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TLpgcaJ7kTU/Va8V8cHB_RI/AAAAAAAACjc/Q0-Yf1CrOTo/s640/blogger-image--1216833906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TLpgcaJ7kTU/Va8V8cHB_RI/AAAAAAAACjc/Q0-Yf1CrOTo/s640/blogger-image--1216833906.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pC6Z2dkd-CA/Va8WT6Wgi_I/AAAAAAAACkE/iCuq62KY_wA/s640/blogger-image--796934355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pC6Z2dkd-CA/Va8WT6Wgi_I/AAAAAAAACkE/iCuq62KY_wA/s640/blogger-image--796934355.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is Francisco, the proud new homeowner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RY7z5FrU4jw/Va8V2tYey7I/AAAAAAAACjM/5DQyjKdxQ38/s640/blogger-image--2088230949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RY7z5FrU4jw/Va8V2tYey7I/AAAAAAAACjM/5DQyjKdxQ38/s640/blogger-image--2088230949.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And again, with the whole crew. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9-8t_04k7FQ/Va8WQP42gUI/AAAAAAAACj0/aAJ2UPYH9SM/s640/blogger-image--872884600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9-8t_04k7FQ/Va8WQP42gUI/AAAAAAAACj0/aAJ2UPYH9SM/s640/blogger-image--872884600.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After finishing, we went down to the square, ate lunch, and just hung out for a while while the medical clinic finished up. Some played soccer and frisbee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NP6fb1COM_U/Va8V4hjt86I/AAAAAAAACjU/HxSk2X8Zsbo/s640/blogger-image-383353393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NP6fb1COM_U/Va8V4hjt86I/AAAAAAAACjU/HxSk2X8Zsbo/s640/blogger-image-383353393.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And some just made new friends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5h61te7vjSE/Va8WFnOsT0I/AAAAAAAACjs/AmwGJydGlV0/s640/blogger-image--1852976126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5h61te7vjSE/Va8WFnOsT0I/AAAAAAAACjs/AmwGJydGlV0/s640/blogger-image--1852976126.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Je78XRQH34I/Va8WDpW_0fI/AAAAAAAACjk/njRuJOPxNp0/s640/blogger-image--1079404092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Je78XRQH34I/Va8WDpW_0fI/AAAAAAAACjk/njRuJOPxNp0/s640/blogger-image--1079404092.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also carried sewing machines to give to the new school in Cantarranas. This is a brand new school and is very impressive. They are going to use the sewing machines to teach the young girls how to sew. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7wQxw5fno8Q/Va8WSJFjQWI/AAAAAAAACj8/qE2msMHbG_E/s640/blogger-image-1024452039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7wQxw5fno8Q/Va8WSJFjQWI/AAAAAAAACj8/qE2msMHbG_E/s640/blogger-image-1024452039.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgzwxnzNe9A/Va8WVHG5SsI/AAAAAAAACkM/3MUwUKQVm24/s640/blogger-image-930843083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgzwxnzNe9A/Va8WVHG5SsI/AAAAAAAACkM/3MUwUKQVm24/s640/blogger-image-930843083.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s0jPcgLpYEs/Va8VzVaUybI/AAAAAAAACi8/b8wA5vdwXvk/s640/blogger-image-62633419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s0jPcgLpYEs/Va8VzVaUybI/AAAAAAAACi8/b8wA5vdwXvk/s640/blogger-image-62633419.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1bTcs9GK4Js/Va8V08236cI/AAAAAAAACjE/6ypOJeOaOu0/s640/blogger-image-51503562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1bTcs9GK4Js/Va8V08236cI/AAAAAAAACjE/6ypOJeOaOu0/s640/blogger-image-51503562.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then it was back to the Hotel to get ready for our annual group meal at El Patio. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yL83flx_P6I/Va8XoRIcYiI/AAAAAAAACkY/5N4HQnfPLVA/s640/blogger-image--873695716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yL83flx_P6I/Va8XoRIcYiI/AAAAAAAACkY/5N4HQnfPLVA/s640/blogger-image--873695716.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-41964815142417649902015-07-20T21:05:00.001-07:002015-07-20T21:37:58.604-07:00Day 5 - 2015This has been a VERY long day but we accomplished an incredible amount. Today's medical clinic was at the church building in Cantarranas. Yet again, people were waiting for us when we arrived. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4fUE1xOVxhc/Va3E8nWT5NI/AAAAAAAACfs/tC3lGYf3xLo/s640/blogger-image-1886102144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4fUE1xOVxhc/Va3E8nWT5NI/AAAAAAAACfs/tC3lGYf3xLo/s640/blogger-image-1886102144.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuPbdRSjLpg/Va3FADVzqtI/AAAAAAAACf8/aRhhP18nFnM/s640/blogger-image--480347691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuPbdRSjLpg/Va3FADVzqtI/AAAAAAAACf8/aRhhP18nFnM/s640/blogger-image--480347691.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today's clinic saw 157 patients and filled 564 prescriptions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The site for the second house was just right around the corner from the church. So after we helped set up for the clinic, the construction crew just walked to the build site. The homeowner had done quite a bit of preparation, but this site wasn't in near as good of shape as the last. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4PA-6S4e9L0/Va3FCkQ-LhI/AAAAAAAACgE/FNaOPk98UoM/s640/blogger-image--1842785724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4PA-6S4e9L0/Va3FCkQ-LhI/AAAAAAAACgE/FNaOPk98UoM/s640/blogger-image--1842785724.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9_dimBjzgx4/Va3FFQmSETI/AAAAAAAACgU/ufeYtxg1G1Q/s640/blogger-image-1628378993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9_dimBjzgx4/Va3FFQmSETI/AAAAAAAACgU/ufeYtxg1G1Q/s640/blogger-image-1628378993.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But still, we managed to make great progress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-37-uw2TchgY/Va3FD1lG-GI/AAAAAAAACgM/yFRQFwbnbaA/s640/blogger-image-997041011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-37-uw2TchgY/Va3FD1lG-GI/AAAAAAAACgM/yFRQFwbnbaA/s640/blogger-image-997041011.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-so8HAOKjQ4c/Va3E-sMOAeI/AAAAAAAACf0/FmZTL83uuTw/s640/blogger-image-1052857835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-so8HAOKjQ4c/Va3E-sMOAeI/AAAAAAAACf0/FmZTL83uuTw/s640/blogger-image-1052857835.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was also one of the poorer looking sites I can remember in my time here. The living conditions are just impossible to explain if you haven't seen it first hand. I asked Ricky today "how could you live like this?" Then I answered my own question - if you don't know any different, you just live like this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3kv8b9xO-vA/Va3FGe-6URI/AAAAAAAACgc/puNKOY11r3c/s640/blogger-image-42087228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3kv8b9xO-vA/Va3FGe-6URI/AAAAAAAACgc/puNKOY11r3c/s640/blogger-image-42087228.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aEBU3VdEJns/Va3I_o6EcwI/AAAAAAAACg4/W1FjvJwHEM0/s640/blogger-image--1888304499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aEBU3VdEJns/Va3I_o6EcwI/AAAAAAAACg4/W1FjvJwHEM0/s640/blogger-image--1888304499.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7y8kuKU0PtA/Va3JE52uHpI/AAAAAAAAChY/lnhT-HUAfro/s640/blogger-image--815263955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7y8kuKU0PtA/Va3JE52uHpI/AAAAAAAAChY/lnhT-HUAfro/s640/blogger-image--815263955.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-21eK3fM4oCE/Va3JCSJZplI/AAAAAAAAChI/r2agmkmkhLI/s640/blogger-image--1982338166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-21eK3fM4oCE/Va3JCSJZplI/AAAAAAAAChI/r2agmkmkhLI/s640/blogger-image--1982338166.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zlTM6p91-4k/Va3JDhMhLuI/AAAAAAAAChQ/j5TOzxVQScU/s640/blogger-image--890471817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zlTM6p91-4k/Va3JDhMhLuI/AAAAAAAAChQ/j5TOzxVQScU/s640/blogger-image--890471817.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After we quit work for the day at both construction and medical, we stopped back by the first house we built. Today was moving day for Ramos and he wanted us to stop and pray blessings over the new home with him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XWU0rEDpSS0/Va3JBK6ar3I/AAAAAAAAChA/g7kgGO3tRpE/s640/blogger-image--899097134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XWU0rEDpSS0/Va3JBK6ar3I/AAAAAAAAChA/g7kgGO3tRpE/s640/blogger-image--899097134.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6r_jIJnKVtQ/Va3I-ErmHHI/AAAAAAAACgw/ht7rh-xhkm4/s640/blogger-image--952190694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6r_jIJnKVtQ/Va3I-ErmHHI/AAAAAAAACgw/ht7rh-xhkm4/s640/blogger-image--952190694.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The man with the cowboy hat is Ramos' brother in law. He spoke to the group and thanked us for everything we have done for Ramos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we hurried back to Tegucigalpa to pick up 300 plates of food that the AFC clinic had prepared for us to give away at Hospital Escuela. This is my least favorite part of the trip. It is such a sad place. The waiting room is outside. There is no furniture for family members in the rooms. Patients must furnish their own bedding and often their own medicine. The Hondurans call it the Hospital of Death. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q2XjXiY_0UA/Va3Lcd6Z5MI/AAAAAAAACh0/utdy6Vp_NJA/s640/blogger-image-418792338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q2XjXiY_0UA/Va3Lcd6Z5MI/AAAAAAAACh0/utdy6Vp_NJA/s640/blogger-image-418792338.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eTIMS1bemWY/Va3LbTRGudI/AAAAAAAAChs/rwfWOPcFTR8/s640/blogger-image--2081005502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eTIMS1bemWY/Va3LbTRGudI/AAAAAAAAChs/rwfWOPcFTR8/s640/blogger-image--2081005502.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lO6q2xbBQBg/Va3LaIcxu8I/AAAAAAAAChk/Wk5IGUT3KGs/s640/blogger-image-1283549439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lO6q2xbBQBg/Va3LaIcxu8I/AAAAAAAAChk/Wk5IGUT3KGs/s640/blogger-image-1283549439.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Hospital Escuela will definitely make you appreciate the health care we enjoy in the United States. </div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041167435773449322.post-39133488935568908552015-07-19T19:44:00.001-07:002015-07-19T20:14:06.437-07:00Day 4 - 2015Wow - what a day! Sunday's in Honduras are always the highlight of the trip, and today was no different! <div><br></div><div>We arrived at the church building in Cantarranas about 9:30. They are meeting in a house on the edge of town. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VPf-vZGHz7g/Vaxgpv_IpDI/AAAAAAAACdo/6BN9XSajOxs/s640/blogger-image-395298189.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VPf-vZGHz7g/Vaxgpv_IpDI/AAAAAAAACdo/6BN9XSajOxs/s640/blogger-image-395298189.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LUn7wDs-w6k/VaxgnPiAyrI/AAAAAAAACdg/ABI1nxRE2Pw/s640/blogger-image--1306622169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LUn7wDs-w6k/VaxgnPiAyrI/AAAAAAAACdg/ABI1nxRE2Pw/s640/blogger-image--1306622169.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As always, we were welcomed with open arms hearts. Here is a link to a video of the congregation welcoming us with a song as we arrived. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><a href="http://youtu.be/cPcJeG_8gW8">http://youtu.be/cPcJeG_8gW8</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I couldn't help but think during the service that this must be similar to how the early church met. Fellow believers, packed tightly in a house, worshiping together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--974DKTT0jE/Vaxjk7R0eOI/AAAAAAAACd0/V2Is3yKULgs/s640/blogger-image-1625432693.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--974DKTT0jE/Vaxjk7R0eOI/AAAAAAAACd0/V2Is3yKULgs/s640/blogger-image-1625432693.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As an added treat and a special honor for Ms. Suzanne Young, Steve Teel (President of Baxter Institute) was with us to recognize her and Dr. Bill's work at Baxter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xgCCBr7Xrj4/Vaxjyt_SPII/AAAAAAAACd8/cnerEMBdPtk/s640/blogger-image-1623256807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xgCCBr7Xrj4/Vaxjyt_SPII/AAAAAAAACd8/cnerEMBdPtk/s640/blogger-image-1623256807.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And then Ricky and Carlos presented plaques to her in both English and Spanish in honor of everything she and Dr. Bill have done for the Honduran people. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nMyolMawRwk/Vaxjz7nXI4I/AAAAAAAACeE/S9NvH0A36aY/s640/blogger-image-1131210052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nMyolMawRwk/Vaxjz7nXI4I/AAAAAAAACeE/S9NvH0A36aY/s640/blogger-image-1131210052.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SChsnRaM3Zg/Vaxj1A9FURI/AAAAAAAACeM/T6dEWIykv5A/s640/blogger-image--2137909746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SChsnRaM3Zg/Vaxj1A9FURI/AAAAAAAACeM/T6dEWIykv5A/s640/blogger-image--2137909746.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Carlos also presented her with a special painting of Dr. Bill. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ZfZxi2n1Yo/Vaxj6BLQgpI/AAAAAAAACeU/O94t_PnSrnQ/s640/blogger-image--1451479928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ZfZxi2n1Yo/Vaxj6BLQgpI/AAAAAAAACeU/O94t_PnSrnQ/s640/blogger-image--1451479928.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After the church service, we were treated to a wonderful meal prepared by the ladies of the congregation. Then we quickly set up for a medical clinic for the church members. Our medical team saw 53 patients and filled 188 prescriptions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">While the medical clinic was going on, the rest of us gave away clothing, shoes, eye glasses, and toys. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jm-L4Jr5x54/VaxlDrroetI/AAAAAAAACeg/I7sXS43WiY4/s640/blogger-image-962337814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jm-L4Jr5x54/VaxlDrroetI/AAAAAAAACeg/I7sXS43WiY4/s640/blogger-image-962337814.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ISM9a97-Ho/VaxlEqSRNsI/AAAAAAAACeo/vgfEtJTi7Ic/s640/blogger-image--1265933783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ISM9a97-Ho/VaxlEqSRNsI/AAAAAAAACeo/vgfEtJTi7Ic/s640/blogger-image--1265933783.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And we made some new friends :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-06AtzxxaChg/VaxlF28c2PI/AAAAAAAACew/sN30wEZYylA/s640/blogger-image-726663303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-06AtzxxaChg/VaxlF28c2PI/AAAAAAAACew/sN30wEZYylA/s640/blogger-image-726663303.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Finally, we drove back over the mountain to Valłe de Angellos for about a hour of shopping and then on to Tegucigalpa and KFC for supper. After supper, we were in for one last treat. Carlos' youngest son asked to be baptized in the Hotel pool and wanted Ricky to do the honors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lH4PSB3lseQ/VaxmuI0nC9I/AAAAAAAACe8/MylNcyKalaA/s640/blogger-image-1697757675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lH4PSB3lseQ/VaxmuI0nC9I/AAAAAAAACe8/MylNcyKalaA/s640/blogger-image-1697757675.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-92Rli_0Bz8s/VaxmvmcZCnI/AAAAAAAACfA/kk7U0RIauHQ/s640/blogger-image--740422468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-92Rli_0Bz8s/VaxmvmcZCnI/AAAAAAAACfA/kk7U0RIauHQ/s640/blogger-image--740422468.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And then everybody in our group (under 30) decided to celebrate with Dillion by jumping in the pool with him! Definitely a fun night and a great end to a great day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://youtu.be/-kKkqpm59ss">http://youtu.be/-kKkqpm59ss</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZYkBZSIDfjM/VaxnIHXeqYI/AAAAAAAACfM/vKhsg1fnf5k/s640/blogger-image-1257195462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZYkBZSIDfjM/VaxnIHXeqYI/AAAAAAAACfM/vKhsg1fnf5k/s640/blogger-image-1257195462.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div> </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Chris Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18178762741950366671noreply@blogger.com0