Buena Vista- Beautiful View

We had a short ride today..headed toward San Pedro Sula on the main road and then just 20 min up into the mountains. A few of us recognized this community from 2 years ago with the huge soccer field in front of the school. The mountain top views are beautiful everywhere we drive, this community included. We saw about 100 people- the community is pretty healthy, but 3 malnourished children were found that will be invited to the nutrition center. I enjoy the sweet older people who usually come thru early..many have high blood pressure and have to wait around to see if the medicine given right away does not cause any problems. There weathered faces have stories to tell. We saw a patient today who may have TB but could not afford the transportation to get the test. We gave him the $10 he needed....the amount we spend on a movie was a stretch for this family. The cement crew blew thru their 6 floors and were done by 2pm and got to take a van home early so they could have some quality porch time. They are up to about 175 bags of cement for the week so far. They are machines...might be the venison jerky they are always eating! We are blessed to have good and safe van drivers this week- Mary and Josh, but I was asked to report that Tim Weaver had some trouble with the clutch and stalling out...an inside United Drilling joke I think. We are doing well and having fun and lots of laughter together. We are loving Isabella's great cooking- tonight was steak with a parsley/garlic/oil sauce and "angel eggs (deviled eggs to us). Only one person so far has needed the miracle cipro pills to overcome the rumbly tummy. We thank God for the opportunity to serve and make a difference in the lives of those we encounter this week. As we heard tonight in our favorite Bible passage for our MAMA team experience (Matt 25:31-46)- to serve "one of the least of these, you did it for me". We decided we are the sheep at times like this week, but are often the goats too ignoring opportunities we have to help others. We thought about trying to serve others more intentionally at home too. Being here makes serving God so obvious and clear...come join us sometime to find out! Barb for the team