Hospitality

May 3, 2009

Today I just brought home my first major purchase here in Honduras. It is a fan. Now I know some of you are thinking that doesn’t sound very exciting. But those of you who really know me know that my whole life I have had a fan and that is how I fall asleep even when it is snowing outside. So this is a pretty big event in my life. I am currently sitting under my comforter with my fan blowing on me and enjoying every minute.

I have a student in my class his name is Leandro. He has quite a difficult time with spelling and reading due to what is most likely Dyslexia. However, he is the sweetest kid you will ever meet. Today during church I took a quick break intending to return to church when Leandro’s Dad called out to me telling me Leandro had a question for me. When I went inside I began to find out that he didn’t really have a question for me and he really just wanted his son to practice his English with me and show me hospitality. We just talked and they brought me coffee and bread. It was a nice half hour and they told me that I could come back whenever I wanted. Hospitality here in Honduras in most cases is incredible and they just like showing their appreciation for your work and being willing to live there. These are the small events that balance out the times of boredom and show me the good side of people.

One last note. This weekend I had a pot roast in a crock pot along with potatoes and carrots. It was terrific and really reminded me of the Midwest. We even had some nice wine to go with it. The city of Gracias is going to be fun next year. I think it will maybe even feel a little like college with lots of friends around. I am quite excited.