PRAY Mission Trip - Honduras 2013

Hello!
Posting on our last day in Azacualpa! Yesterday we got to relax most of the day and it felt great. We started the day by going to baptisms. The area where the baptisms were held was absolutely beautiful and it felt nice to wade in the water. We got back, ate lunch, and relaxed all afternoon till dinner and church! It was so interesting experiencing a Spanish church service. I had no idea what they were saying, but it was still enjoyable! My favorite part of last night was staying up till 1 AM with Phil and Erin. We talked about a bunch of stuff! It is so odd to realize its our last day here. We just got back from delivering food to families around Azacualpa. Erin, Justin, and I stood in the back of the truck as we drove. Don't worry! It was safe! Riding in the back of trucks is something completely natural here! Although, we got a ton of stares from people. We made one last run to the general store after we were done so we could get some soda to keep us awake tonight! Our goal is to stay up all night, but I dont think I will make it. But we all get to sleep tomorrow anyway. Although I am not a fan of the Atlanta airport (long story), I am looking forward to air conditioning, some American food, and an ice cold Coke with ICE!!!! I'm really excited that we get hot dogs for dinner tonight. I'm going to miss so much about this place. People are so grateful and its pretty cool how there are no rules. Like when all of us were riding in the back of the truck, we drove past a police officer and he just smiled and waved. I also cant get enough of the beauty of this country. The mountains take my breath away every time. And the sounds of the tropical-ish animals. And how the rain clouds roll in every night. I wish I could bring what I miss about home to Honduras so I would never have to leave. This trip was such a blessing. All the people here are thiefs. They stole my heart, but I have no intention of trying to get it back. I hope you all enjoyed our posts this week. Although we said a lot, there is still so much more that is indescribable. Now, if you will excuse me, I'm going to take in as much as this country as I can in these last 13 hours.
See you all soon!!
-Ellen

PS- We have all fallen in love with the kids here, but 2 that I adore Carlos and Steven (his name is also Carlos but they call him Steven to keep them apart). They enjoy teasing all of us and playing jokes. If you could carry more than 50 pounds in your suit case, I'm pretty sure we would all be coming home with brothers or sisters.