Last Blog from Honduras

Today is our last day here at Loma de Luz. We spent the morning with our little Miguel. He had not been washed since arriving here at the hospital and boy was he "ripe". So, we washed and scrubbed him up and then were able to fix his hair in his MOHAWK! He was so cute!

We spent some time taking pictures and saying goodbye. We just heard that his mommy is coming down with something and has a fever, so pray that she heals soon. She is going to get to take Miguel home in a couple of days and she will need all her strength. Remember, she has 3 other little ones that cant wait to see her!

MIGUEL ROCKIN HIS NEW DO!

We have some other highlights from the trip that we have not written about but have been very memorable. Spending time at the Church in Marguerita is always a blessing. This is the building that past trips has been a focus of our work groups. The kids are so fun and it is fun to see them year after year. They love our cameras and we always take lots of pictures of them.

This is a great story! A very pregnant woman, whose older kids come to the church, had not had any prenatal care. She was on her sixth pregnancy and thought she should of had her baby in August. Penny, as a gift, told her that John would give her an appointment for free and she could hear the babys heartbeat. The woman agreed and thanked Penny. The following day when Penny arrived to pick her up, she stated "Its too late. I think the baby is dead and I'm bleeding." Penny explained then that it was very important to go and see John so she loaded her up in the truck and brought her to Loma de Luz. When John did an ultrasound, he only saw one head but he definitely saw two spines! Off she then went to La Ceiba where, after waiting all day in a hallway, she had a c/s for twins. Two girls! We visited these two cute babies when they were about 6 days old. 5-1 and 5-12. We cant wait to see them next year as 1 year olds!!!

Well, as our trip winds down, we want to thank all of you who have been following these posts. We have felt your thoughts and prayers while we have been down here and we are ready to come back home to be present with you. Continue to pray for this place. There is much sorrow and struggle, but as much love and joy! What a great people. They deserve Hospital Loma de Luz and we are so glad we have been able to be a little part in it!

We leave in the morning to head to San Pedro Sula. Our flight is at 9:15 pm so we have the whole day to travel the 4 hours and make some stops along the way. We are driving a young nurse back to the airport too. She leaves for the states the following morning. She arrived the same day we did and was able to help us with our sick babies! Looking forward to spending the day with her!

All our love,

The Team