Greetings from San Pedro Sula, Honduras! I have arrived safely in the city! Below is a map of my travels today, except... i didn't drive around the Gulf of Mexico ;)
Mom and I woke up around 6:30am to get to the airport by 7:00am and I was off to Miami, Fl. Saying goodbye was tough, but getting on the plane was like a leap of faith into this journey. I have been praying against nerves and anxieties through out the day and the Lord has been faithful in meeting me. I can truly say that He has been my strength in this day of transition. Though days like this seem rough, it is a blessing to be near to God and to sense His loving presence along the way. During my 7 hour layover in Miami, I was able to pray and read more. The time alone in a crowded place was much needed and I know it was helpful for me in the transition. On the flight to Miami I sat next to a woman from Peru. We tried to talk to each other in my broken spanish and her broken english but eventually stopped. I felt embarrassed but it was a good experience that helped me to see how difficult it must be for speakers of other languages to try to speak English in the states. I could tell that she appreciated my small efforts to meet her half way on the language barrier. It was interesting to be faced with this barrier so early on, but it opened the opportunity for me to begin praying against this as an issue in my stay here. When I arrived in Honduras I was met by a couple from a local church who are acquaintances with the600. This was one of the parts I was most nervous about all day. I didn't know if they would know English or if we would be silent most of the drive to the pastor's house. Thankfully, everyone I have met thus far knows a good amount of English and it has been easy to make friends. I know that I am in the city though and I feel this will not continue to be the case throughout my trip. The people here have been very hospitable and it has been great to learn more about the culture from observing this evening before meeting everyone at the600.
I ask that you would pray for my Spanish to be strong in this time and that God would help me be part of this community despite the language barrier. Thank you for all of your prayers today! Continue to journey with me in prayer though out. I love having you all as support.
I am tired. More to come soon!
Goodnight!
So glad you got there safely and could communicate with the people you've been with! Also, that you've been feeling God's presence throughout the transitions is really good to hear :)
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