My college graduation, from HSBC, was by far one of the most exciting days of my 24 years, but with the joy and sense of accomplishment came the same nagging wondering I had faced my whole senior year, "What is next?" I asked God that question at least a million times. I bet He just smiled, knowing. I continued to babysit the two most adorable boys in the world (yes, I am biased, but they are) and stay involved in the teen ministry at the Indiantown Spanish trailor park. Still, I couldn't shake the desire to do more.
A friend of mine, who also is involved at Indiantown, one day asked me, "Becka, how would you like to go to Honduras?" I said "YES!" Details worked out so fast, it was obvious God was in it. I was able to spend nearly a month filling in at an ACE school in San Pedro Sula for the Delong family who had just lost a child.
I instantly fell in love with the children at the school, and also the teachers and missionaries I met during my stay. Everyone was so generous and kind. Things happened yes, political unrest, a tree fell down in front of the house during a storm, rain poured in the house, iguana pee also came through the roof into the living room, random times when there was no water (ironic, i know), but even during the few days of national curfew that I spent alone, God was with me. That one fact, I knew for sure. The people have remained in my heart, and I truly hope to go back someday. I hope I was half of the blessing to them that they were to me.
Now, on Tuesday morning, I will begin my journey to South Africa to teach in Hope Christian School for the next three months. I have written a list of all the last minute things I need to do, things which maybe didn't all need to be last minute, but that just me. This blog happens to be one of the things on my list. :) Check. I'll do my best to keep this updated. My next post will be from South Africa! AH! So excited!
