Honduras was good. It's been quite an adventure to say the least. As a team we did many different activities. We had a de-licing station. With over 400 kids, lice is a real epidemic and is nearly impossible to get rid of. We probably didn't even make a dent with all the work that was done, but the kids felt completely pampered getting their hair washed and cut by our professional hair stylists. We also spent a couple days painting their Dental Clinic and doing some sheet-rock (also known as drywall). Our photographers were given the task of taking photos of the grounds, the staff and portraits of all the kids for their sponsors and to update the website. There was also a group of girls that spent days cleaning the school. They had an intense task. They dealt with termites, spiders, dingy disgusting bathrooms and many other things that would make you cringe. And they did a grand job at the school. Props girls! 
A few of us spent most of our time in the special needs yard. They don't go to school so they pretty much just play in the yard all day. One of the volunteers actually came to find me. She's heard that someone on the team worked with special needs kids and she wanted ideas for academics and other activities for them to do. So me and a few other team members went down in the mornings and afternoons and had school with small groups of kids at a time. The volunteers were excited that they finally had some structure to work with and the kids really enjoyed school. They said over and over how great class was. I guess you never know how great school is until you're not allowed to go. On Saturday we held a carnival for all the kids and on Monday we had one specifically for the special needs kids. They all loved it. 
We also spent significant time with the staff and older helpers making sure they felt loved and appreciated as well. Most teams that come do alot of manual labor and play with the kids. We also wanted to make sure the staff was refreshed. Each family recieved a bag with cds, chocolate, coffee, and other things that aren't easily accessible in Honduras. The ladies had a night of pampering with haircuts and styling, manis and pedis, and girl time. The men had some time just to chat and fellowship with our guys. We were also able to bless a couple of new parents that had no means of transportation with a bike that we all chipped in for. 
A few of us spent most of our time in the special needs yard. They don't go to school so they pretty much just play in the yard all day. One of the volunteers actually came to find me. She's heard that someone on the team worked with special needs kids and she wanted ideas for academics and other activities for them to do. So me and a few other team members went down in the mornings and afternoons and had school with small groups of kids at a time. The volunteers were excited that they finally had some structure to work with and the kids really enjoyed school. They said over and over how great class was. I guess you never know how great school is until you're not allowed to go. On Saturday we held a carnival for all the kids and on Monday we had one specifically for the special needs kids. They all loved it.
We also spent significant time with the staff and older helpers making sure they felt loved and appreciated as well. Most teams that come do alot of manual labor and play with the kids. We also wanted to make sure the staff was refreshed. Each family recieved a bag with cds, chocolate, coffee, and other things that aren't easily accessible in Honduras. The ladies had a night of pampering with haircuts and styling, manis and pedis, and girl time. The men had some time just to chat and fellowship with our guys. We were also able to bless a couple of new parents that had no means of transportation with a bike that we all chipped in for. 
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Awesome! Glad your home safe, and I love the role you played for the special needs children. I am sure you were so instrumental in helping out those volunteers. Love you!
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