La Palma Girl

It has been a long time since my last post. I keep forgetting I have a blog to update! So much to talk about in this blog, it'll make up for the last few weeks.

We had an American team here this past week. They were in La Palma for a few days and spent the rest of the time working in Honduras. It was great to see some familiar faces and meet some new people. Side note: I love having vistors and my top bunk now has a mattress. Hint. Hint.

Also, to everyone who contributed with the "care-suitcase," BIG THANKS!!! It was like Christmas in my casa. I'm one very happy girl and am so blessed by all of your help! Meant more than you can know. :)

My brother returns to Monett, MO this Monday. I'm so excited to have that man home! For those that dont know, he left for afghanistan last september, and we've been counting the days since then. Praise God for keeping us all safe and sane during this deployment and continue to pray for my family as they try to re-adjust to life after deployment. Also, for those that contributed to my welcome home surprise for Tim, Thank you! I absolutely hate not being able to be there on Monday. But I will get to see him at Christmas, and that will be the best present.

Over the last several weeks, I've become very close and attached to a local family. Yesterday morning, I got the awful news that one of them had died. My friends husband passed away leaving her a single mom to their 4 year old son Vladi. My heart aches for this family and their loss. Today at the funeral, I thought about how short and temporary this life is. We are all blessed to be given every day that we have. Every day with someone you love is something we should never take for granted. Please continue to pray for my dear friends as they try to move forward.

Here are some pictures with my friend Janixta and her son Vladi on Independence day. Less than 24 hours before her husband was killed on a motorcycle when a truck hit him head on.