By reh on 9/29/2005

Thursday September 29, 2005
Jorge dropped us off at the airport at 10:00. The Pres showed up at 10:30 we talked till 11:30. Lindsay never did show up. Items discussed during this visit are combined with the conversation of Saturday at the church. Mainly, he says, he needs pastors. Mainly, I think, he needs the honest and sincere attention of the world Lutheran community.

Got home at 12:00AM

End of Trip

By reh on 9/27/2005

Tuesday September 27, 2005
Left for Amatillo at 8:00AM got there at 8:35AM. Gave Roxana gifts Elise sent. Anabel was there.  Talked with the two school principals:

• I explained that we are not sure we can expand the lunch program but would like to explain it to them and get their sensibilities about the idea.
• I explained we won’t expand the program until we are reasonably sure we can continue the program for the complete school year.
• I explained that we would provide milk, cup, vitamin, and food items not supplied by the Honduras government. In exchange we would expect to put a sign similar to the one that was put at Roxana’s school, the principals would be responsible for keeping records as Roxana does and for providing photos on a regular bases.
• I explained that Roxana would be in charge of the L4L program and asked i ... Read More »
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By reh on 9/26/2005

Monday September 26 2005
Arrived at El Amatillo at 9:30. Got some bottled water and were at the school by 9:45. The children lined the walkway and clapped as we passed by. We were given chairs and sat in the shade of the main building while the children stood in formation and sang some songs. Kindergarten first, then the older kids. Two older girls gave welcome speeches, one teacher gave a welcoming speech, then Roxana. She welled up as she spoke. Rather emotional. Pastor gave a short Thank You and then me. Had lunch (corn soup with milk broth, banana). Like Pastor said at 4:00 “We haven’t had lunch but I’m not hungry, that stuff really stays with you”. After sitting with the children for lunch (they sang a few more songs) I thanked Roxana and said we would be leaving. She asked if we could stay another 20 minutes, the children were going to break a piñata. I said we really didn’t have anything to do we just wanted to let her get back ... Read More »

By reh on 9/25/2005

Sunday September 25, 2005
Met the driver and interpreter at 7:45 and explained to the interpreter that his English is not good enough and gave him $5.00 for taxi fare home.

Esell has always been reliable – and late. She followed her pattern. She showed up with Celie Flores (who turned out to be a pretty good interpreter) at 8:30AM. Reliable and late. We were on the road by 9:00.

At Roxana’s by 11:00. Greetings and introductions. Anabel has moved out again. Home life is too confining and dull for her. Roxana gave each of us a glass of our dried milk.

Went to Tiger Island and sat on the balcony that overlooks the Pacific – much more pleasant than La Ceiba. Lunch program:

• Roxana is pretty sure that the federal program will continue through next spring, through the federal elections. After that is anyone’s guess.
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By reh on 9/23/2005

Saturday September 23, 2005 
Driver and interpreter picked me up at the Maya Hotel at 8:20. Finalized arrangement:

• Vehicle, gas, driver, interpreter for $90.00 per day plus one room for both and food.

Picked up Pastor Jones at the airport. Jorge talked with the Director of Airport Security and we ushered Pastor into the Director’s office. We were through customs and on our way 10 minutes after the bags arrived. Drove directly to the Lutheran Church (Iglecia Cristiana Luterano de Honduras at Av. Centenario 19 Calle #518, Comoyaguela). We were graciously welcomed by a lay lady and a lay man that (I think) did clerical/administrative work for the church. We were told that services are at 3:00PM on Saturday and Sunday. I called Lindsay Mack on her cell phone and left a message. Went to the Hotel Maya, signed in, cleaned up, changed, and headed back for the service.& ... Read More »