At the Service of Honduras

Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in our lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope. Nothing which is true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in an immediate context of history, therefore we must be saved by faith. Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone; therefore, we are saved by love. -     Reinhold Niebuhr, 1952 Our current little missionary community :) (Anna, Ally, Olivia, Me, Emily) As I was reading “The Road to Character” by David Brooks, I came across this quote, and it resonated with me and something of my experience lately. If I replace “lifetime” with my lifetime at the Finca and my “immediate context” with this time at the Finca, I can recognize all the ways that I need to let hope, faith and love save me. An incident recently challenged my ability to hope. Reina and Pedro, beloved blood brother and sister (to each other, not to me ;) have lived at the Finca for over 10 years. They are kids who can talk for hours. Pe

It has been almost a month since I came back to Honduras for year TWO. I was home in the USA from mid-December until mid-January for my sister’s beautiful wedding. It was unconventional for me to take my vacation for this next year so early (normally missionaries take their month in the states in the summertime), but it was worth it to celebrate such a joyous occasion with family and friends! My time at home was such a beautiful time to reconnect with the people who have known me the longest. Although I continue to get more and more comfortable in Honduras and grow to love people here more and more, it is important and rejuvenating to be home in the States. Since being back, I have been incredibly affirmed in my decision to stay a second year. It has been a month of palpable grace and consolation. During one of my first weekends back, we talked as a new missionary community about our vision for this next year. We are 6 single women and a family with two daughters – ages 5 and 7. On