Thus began our last work day with more
soreness than any other. Yet, no one complained and instead
looked forward to finishing strong. Michael and I remained
behind once more to meet with Alfredo the first half of the
day. My body was thankful.
We joined everyone at the site bringing
lunch. Without any prior discussion with the workers, they all
showed up on the rocky pitch for this year’s El Copa de
Mundial (World Cup). The U.S. squad eagerly awaited an
opportunity to even the series after last year’s 2 to 1
defeat.Since Honduras was well represented (all the workers
showed up), we were able to get Daniel Cerrato to play with the
Yanks. A fairly close game for the first half hour got out of
hand quickly when we gave up three goals in the last five
minutes. We lost 5 to 1. We will begin training immediately for
a much better showing next year!
The highlight of the day, perhaps the
week, was a night to honor the workers and their families at
the Cerratos. The meal of the evening was authentic Honduran
Chinese food and we served everyone drinks. Twenty five or more
children cheerfully ran around while Gaylan and Kelley played
trains with several on the dining room floor. Jimmy prayed a
blessing in English and Luís in Spanish. Once we
finished the wonderful food and fellowship we watched last
year’s work team video that Steve had filmed and edited.
We the had several of our team members share our thanks to the
workers and their families for blessing us with their welcoming
hearts and authentic faith. Then several workers graciously
extended thanks and appreciation not for only our generosity
but all the teams from the U.S. this year. This will be a night
none of us would soon forget.
And let us consider how we may spur one
another on towards love and good deeds. Let us not give up
meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us
encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day
approaching.
Hebrews 10:24-25
