Recent Sights and Happenings

Summer Millican and Tee. She is a pharmacy intern here for one month and will be leaving next Saturday to return to NC--in this short time, she has become a regular member of our family and we're going to miss her so much!


Many people ride others on their bikes "sidesaddle."


The fair was held recently--it lasted for around a week. Just as many interesting sights there as at fairs in the US! : )


At the fair, the two little boys next to the MC were holding chickens--and petting them like puppies! : )



The Catholic church in town--decorated with beautiful handmade flowers.



Gabriel and Neptali share the same birthday. We invited Neptali and his family to eat birthday cake with us in the team kitchen. He is head of security here at the hospital, and his wife, Iris, is the head nurse.


Ashley, Luke, and Elijah. Ashley is a recent college graduate (Lousiana State University) who feels called to missions, and is considering studying to be a physician's assistant. She is a Sojourner missionary here for one year.


The biggest locust I could ever imagine--outside of a science fiction movie.




1. The people--both Hondurans and North Americans could not have been any more welcoming. We are enjoying very much getting to know everyone--adults and kids alike.

2. Gigantic critters--okay, this is not something I have been enjoying, but the rest of my family are loving these! See picture of locust.

3. Safe water--The water here on the hospital campus is from a deep, clean well. We are enjoying drinking straight from the tap, and it's fine if the little ones get some in their mouths during shower time.

4. The nighttime sounds of crickets and frogs after a year of listening to buses roaring by, car alarms, and taxis honking for their fares.

5. A large greenspace for the kids to play--I think they had covered all 25 acres within the first 24 hours we were here.

6. Pupusas--a typical Honduran food made with cornmeal, cheese, and meat and served with condiments--they are delicious!!

7. Baseball with the Mennonites on Sunday night.