Im still amazed at not only the kids that Im meeting... but the way that they are touching my heart. Everyone has told me that an out of the country mission trip is so different from one in the states... and they were right.
To start out, this morning we had a devotion and the boys from MikesChair lead us in worship. I started out my day singing "Break my heart for what breaks yours, everything I am for your kingdoms cause" and it Stuck with me for the rest of the day!
After that we made our way to the first orphanage. This one only had about 35 girls from elementary to high school, and a few toddlers. I was STOKED for this, just because Im a girl and I loved relating to them!
Our group got paired with 5 girls, and I sat next to a beautiful little girl! Her name is Andrea. I painted her nails neon green, and I was privileged to wash her feet, and present her with her new kicks! Chuck Taylors to be exact!
She laughed as I asked her how her life was, what her favorite things to do were, Favorite colors... ect. Practically everything and anything I could think about how to say in spanish!
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| Carmen, Nate, Mike and Andrea about to paint the boys thumbs... They were troopers! |
This was just another amazing moment to realize what the Miss America Crown can do! It was such a blessing to be able to share!!!
After we had our time with the girls we had some worship, and the boys played open the eyes of my heart first. Then three of the translators sang it in spanish... the bridge in the song says "Holy, Holy, Holy." As they started singing it in spanish, we got to that part... and everyone in the room was singing "Santo, Santo, Santo." I got the goose bumps! How amazing is that, that God is Holy, Here in Honduras, in the U.S., In Africa, In Europe... everywhere.
Carmen and I talked about it... and we agree that thats how its going to be in heaven, everyone in their own language singing Holy...Santo. It was beautiful!
*Side note*
My mentor and dear friend Zebrah, and her daughter...My Sista ;)... Reed, wrote me a little card for each day here on my trip....
This morning I read my note before my devotion, and it said... When you hold the kids, pray over each one. "Father, hold him/her so close that they feel you."
*Back to the story*It was time to say our goodbyes
I grabbed Andrea to hug her and I started praying... little did I know... but the tears were flowing down my face. She hugged and didn't let go... after a few minutes I saw her smile, and I knew she felt Gods love through me. A seed was planted!
Im positive I hugged all of those girls and said a quick prayer for each of them!
Then it was off to the next Orphanage, with all boys from little ones to 18!
We arrived and each of them were dressed up in a polo and jeans, awaiting the Americanos con los zapatos! (americans with the shoes! lol)
The boys were great! So much fun to play with, and get to know!
I grabbed the cutest little boy in THE WORLD! Carlos. He was 4 years old... and he was the energizer bunny! He just wanted to play!
So... I tickled him to death... I have a little brother, I know how this game works =) I tickled his feet as I washed them and put some new little shoes on him. He made sure to cling to my leg or get me to hold him any chance he wasnt playing!
I didn't think I was going to bring out my Crown and Sash.... just because they are little boys..... they couldn't care less about a sparkly crown on my head! but everyone said it would be perfect!
So, they introduced me as the "American Beauty Queen, a true Queen!" All of the boys stopped and stared! Then I asked to get a picture with all of them and they RAN over to me, fighting to get next to me.... I guess all I can say is that it went over way better than I had planned!
As we left, I continued to pray over each of them as I hugged them and then it hit me. I started thinking about my brother, Trey. I got teary Eyed again just thinking about how blessed I am.... and how I pray that each one of those boys will experience the love that they deserve!
Dinner was amazing! Local food... It doesn't get any better!
There are some amazing people on this trip! I have been able to talk to some of them... like I have known them for years. (that is a rare occasion for me) and I have been able to receive and share some unforgettable advice!
Today was amazing.
I cant even imagine what else God has in store for the rest of our week.
XOXO from Honduras!
Chloe
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