I was blessed to have the opportunity to explore a new area of Honduras this year, Pinalejo. My boyfriend, Brad, also went for his first mission trip ever. Along the trip, we had so many experiences and "Holy Hookups" with incredible people that we both felt a strong calling to continue to minister to Pinalejo beyond our week long trip.
The biggest "Holy Hookup" was meeting Graciella, or Grace. Grace is a Honduran that worked in Florida for 27 years and retired with her husband in Pinalejo. Grace teaches English to the children in the school by the river 4 days a week as a volunteer. She has also helped many families that live by the river to get food, clothing and pray with them. When we shared our hearts with her, Grace began to cry because she had been praying for God to send her help to minister to the people who seem forgotten.
Our dream is to tell the stories of the people we met in Honduras.
Our dream is to return to Pinalejo to continue our ministry.
Our dream is that you feel moved to join this movement in any way.
Our dream is to inspire the children by the river to Sueno Grande.
I am amazed everyday of my Mom's giving heart. How wonderful that you met and that you are continuing your ministry in Pinalejo. It warms my heart to see the love and compassion given by strangers to the needy.
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Can't wait to hear more and more as the months go by.
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