My dear friends, May the Good Lord bring us together to pray for a more peaceful world, where we can share with our most needy 'brothers and sisters' not only the Good News, but the material things we have, more than what we need and others don't have at all.
In my dear country Honduras, we have come together to help Haiti and through the Red Cross we have sent our donations. However, for those of you, who only know the Third World, our rural and most poor live a daily Haiti without the earthquake. With the people of Haiti, our countries suffer the same fate. Our public hospitals lack a simple aspirin, an antibiotic to save a child's or senior from a death which shouldn't have to be. Just last month, the media was 'exposing' that for 'unknown reasons' some two thousand anti-viral medication was left to expire, some other thousand diabetic medicine was also also left to expire---- accountability? Nobody knows what that word means in this latitude.
This last Jan. I brought from Miami 150 pencils and took them to a grammer school because I know it's a big deal for the little poor kids in the outer city limits... and then felt embarrassed because there more kids than pencils and left with the promise that I would be back with more pencils...... on my way out, they said " if you can buy some writing plain workbooks, bring some as well.!!!!!----------at the senior facility (most of them have no homes) I failed to find some rubber 'shoes' for the walkers and wheel chairs; for some reason there are a few there, but are a hazzard because the metal on these walkers don't have them, a missionary told me I could look for tennis balls and slit them open and fit them and then they could be used without posing any danger for these seniors, so I'll try with a few and see if it works.
The new elected president, Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo has been sworn in and all of us are hoping and praying God, things will change for the best. I am looking forward to the new changes which should bring in security and jobs, which will make a difference in people's life. The kids started their school year with a prayer on the first day, as they are hoping, there will be no strikes in the educations system (teachers).-However, and ironically, the former "President Michelleti and his cabinet" are being now investigated, because as the media informs, while they were trying to defend democray from the bad guys, now, millions have disappeared; the presidential palace was left EMPTY, phones, videos, video-cameras, chairs, tables, you name it and it's gone, but no one knows who took them or where they could be.....???? Today Congress is discussing a bill which would "investigate" the past government officers savings, real estate, etc. etc. As I said before, I am optimistic and look forward for a better Honduras for all. Blessings to all of you. (P.S. It has been raining so much, and that just delays projects, work in general, and kids get bronchial disease which is a big big thing here)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Back Again...Good News!
Here I am back again........No, I had not forgotten, but you would not believe all the things I have been going through to get back on my feet in La Ceiba. It rained for some days, the sun was out and then warm and too much humidity, but the good thing it is green!
The political situation is not yet where it should be, and ah the politicians; the media needs all the frenzy crazy things to be 'successful' no matter if the 'news' are accurate or not, but we should know better, just let the Good Lord take control.
I want to thank my RLG in Round Rock for sending some medication who is already helping two very needy ladies, who are so grateful to you even if they do not know your personally. So continue keeping me in your prayers as I need them so much. Also today I contacted Maria Teresa Devlin who started a 'conservatorium' and is now so successful with this group of youngsters who are delighting us with their talent and best of all she has started an orphanage in a community called El Pino, I should be visiting these kids after New Year, as she is in need of volunteers who can 'talk' to them, give them the family nurture that they miss so much and also, ongoing is another project to pick up all the kids sleeping on the streets, many times manipulated to steal and other viscious acts. So, again, my friends, keep me in your prayers as all I have for now is "time to give and volunteer' in these projects.
A couple of missionaries from the Methodist church,Georgia were here and I was so grateful to them; months ago they donated some money to a elementary school so that the kids could have a library, painted their desks. The kids and teachers are very happy and the missionaries were able to see where their money went. So my friends, if you want to donate 1 dollar, 2 dollars, 3 dollars or even 5 dollars, do not hesitate to send it, it will feed many people and all for the glory of our Lord and Saviour, who rejoices when we share with the most needy. The lady who runs the old folks shelter home is Rina J. Villar Landa and what she mostly need is "any amount
which will help her pay the basic at this shelter where most of the seniors are suffering after a stroke (some can't talk), they have no medical attention, all they have at a "nursing desk" is tylenol, advil and medicine for stomach problems-- Her address is Hogar de Ancianos "Divina Providencia, La Ceiba, Honduras. Telephone 441-6085.
I need to learn to attach photos to my blog, so you can see what I am talking about--- need to contact my son in law, so he can instruct, so photos are pending.
As for me, I am adjusting to my dear country and I pray My Creator and Saviour will touch all of those who are in power, so that the most needy and vulnerable population gets food and health. So we will keep praying at our prayer group; it is composed of 6 women and 2 males, and yes, there is a lot of prayer and praising the Lord!!!
Until the next time..... love you all.
The political situation is not yet where it should be, and ah the politicians; the media needs all the frenzy crazy things to be 'successful' no matter if the 'news' are accurate or not, but we should know better, just let the Good Lord take control.
I want to thank my RLG in Round Rock for sending some medication who is already helping two very needy ladies, who are so grateful to you even if they do not know your personally. So continue keeping me in your prayers as I need them so much. Also today I contacted Maria Teresa Devlin who started a 'conservatorium' and is now so successful with this group of youngsters who are delighting us with their talent and best of all she has started an orphanage in a community called El Pino, I should be visiting these kids after New Year, as she is in need of volunteers who can 'talk' to them, give them the family nurture that they miss so much and also, ongoing is another project to pick up all the kids sleeping on the streets, many times manipulated to steal and other viscious acts. So, again, my friends, keep me in your prayers as all I have for now is "time to give and volunteer' in these projects.
A couple of missionaries from the Methodist church,Georgia were here and I was so grateful to them; months ago they donated some money to a elementary school so that the kids could have a library, painted their desks. The kids and teachers are very happy and the missionaries were able to see where their money went. So my friends, if you want to donate 1 dollar, 2 dollars, 3 dollars or even 5 dollars, do not hesitate to send it, it will feed many people and all for the glory of our Lord and Saviour, who rejoices when we share with the most needy. The lady who runs the old folks shelter home is Rina J. Villar Landa and what she mostly need is "any amount
which will help her pay the basic at this shelter where most of the seniors are suffering after a stroke (some can't talk), they have no medical attention, all they have at a "nursing desk" is tylenol, advil and medicine for stomach problems-- Her address is Hogar de Ancianos "Divina Providencia, La Ceiba, Honduras. Telephone 441-6085.
I need to learn to attach photos to my blog, so you can see what I am talking about--- need to contact my son in law, so he can instruct, so photos are pending.
As for me, I am adjusting to my dear country and I pray My Creator and Saviour will touch all of those who are in power, so that the most needy and vulnerable population gets food and health. So we will keep praying at our prayer group; it is composed of 6 women and 2 males, and yes, there is a lot of prayer and praising the Lord!!!
Until the next time..... love you all.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
BACK AGAIN!!
I am back!! got stomach viruses for a while and now am just fine, thank God.
This weekend is "election day" on the 29th to be precise, some are enthusiastic, others are not; but hopefully this political turmoil will be over soon and may 2010 be a better year for Honduras. As it is common, it is the working people who suffer with social unrest, unemployment, etc. I write over and over: poverty is so much more visible, the needs are right there in front of you wherever one goes.
Right now it is raining very hard, a cold front has been announced, so the temp. will go down, which will make it really nice. The TV news are showing right now, some hand made bombs which were placed on a public bus, thank God nobody was hurt; there are soldiers all over, that doesn't make our country look too good and as I mentioned, hopefully this political situation will soon be over.
I will contact Rina Simon who helps at the senior homeless shelter as I want to volunteer to help her make that place a more comfortable and larger home for the needy old people.
So, in general, La Ceiba is quiet, not being a political center, makes it a more laid back place to live and for that I am grateful, and praise the Lord. To my Real Life Group in Round Rock, Tx. please keep me in your prayers, as I need them more than ever. Will continue
This weekend is "election day" on the 29th to be precise, some are enthusiastic, others are not; but hopefully this political turmoil will be over soon and may 2010 be a better year for Honduras. As it is common, it is the working people who suffer with social unrest, unemployment, etc. I write over and over: poverty is so much more visible, the needs are right there in front of you wherever one goes.
Right now it is raining very hard, a cold front has been announced, so the temp. will go down, which will make it really nice. The TV news are showing right now, some hand made bombs which were placed on a public bus, thank God nobody was hurt; there are soldiers all over, that doesn't make our country look too good and as I mentioned, hopefully this political situation will soon be over.
I will contact Rina Simon who helps at the senior homeless shelter as I want to volunteer to help her make that place a more comfortable and larger home for the needy old people.
So, in general, La Ceiba is quiet, not being a political center, makes it a more laid back place to live and for that I am grateful, and praise the Lord. To my Real Life Group in Round Rock, Tx. please keep me in your prayers, as I need them more than ever. Will continue
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Finally the storm has past
Today is Friday, Nov.13th and it has been raining for the last two days, non-stop rain. The sun is out and things should be warming up pretty soon.
The political situation is still "in process" of becoming better as both conflicting parties are as stubborn as a mule, and I say that, because we the People want to get back to work, those who have small children, need to work to feed their families and those who have lost their jobs due to the political unrest are not only anxious, they are desperate and others even angry.
I wish our politicians would think in terms of those they represent and not their own personal benefit. Elections will not bring the peace we all think about, there are just too many who feel left out and unrepresented by the present congressmen/women, as well as those who are up for election, and that includes the presidential candidates.
I´ve had many people come to me for counseling after the companies for which they worked, just closed and left them without any compensation---- the working class can´t find a way out or someone to listen to their problems...... and that is not good. To my Real Life Group in Texas, keep me in your prayers, as the material needs are much and the spiritual part is even greater. will continue later.
The political situation is still "in process" of becoming better as both conflicting parties are as stubborn as a mule, and I say that, because we the People want to get back to work, those who have small children, need to work to feed their families and those who have lost their jobs due to the political unrest are not only anxious, they are desperate and others even angry.
I wish our politicians would think in terms of those they represent and not their own personal benefit. Elections will not bring the peace we all think about, there are just too many who feel left out and unrepresented by the present congressmen/women, as well as those who are up for election, and that includes the presidential candidates.
I´ve had many people come to me for counseling after the companies for which they worked, just closed and left them without any compensation---- the working class can´t find a way out or someone to listen to their problems...... and that is not good. To my Real Life Group in Texas, keep me in your prayers, as the material needs are much and the spiritual part is even greater. will continue later.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Arrival to San Pedro Sula
Upon landing and going through customs in Honduras, it was conflicting. I was happy to be in my much loved country, yet so much desolation could be perceived. Many people were around the airline counters wanting to "help" carry your luggage, and in their own words "no tourist, no jobs, no money". At the waiting area to fly to La Ceiba, I was the only person waiting there, stayed almost by myself around three and a half hours, the airline was waiting for american airlines with the hope more passengers would come, finally we left and I arrived at 4:PM at Golozon, that´s the La Ceiba airport.
Poverty is more visible than ever and the political situation is not getting any better. I pray the good Lord will have mercy and compassion for my poor poor country. will write later.
Poverty is more visible than ever and the political situation is not getting any better. I pray the good Lord will have mercy and compassion for my poor poor country. will write later.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Preparing to travel to Honduras
Oct.23/09
I am almost done packing & am getting a small "gift" for the elderly folks in the shelter that a private catholic group runs in La Ceiba. I have visited the place in several occasions as donations were always welcome. Much rain and low temps. are expected during Nov.-Dec. and I know they must need a pair of socks to keep their feet warm. So, I am buying some 75 pairs of socks for them. That's what is in my heart for now. With Bruce's lucky Dollar in my wallet, I should have enough. Will contnue when I get to the shelter and hopefully send you a picture. God bless.
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