Post Honduran Thoughts!!!!

I was, speechless, to say the very least when I returned. I was shocked at how we live as Americans, as I think alot of us were.
When we first arrived in San Pedro Sula, I was initially fooled by the selfishness of some of the people. (I.E. the people helping us move the luggage) It didn't really help much of anything when I realized we were being escorted by 3 or 4 police with m-16's. Needless to say, I doubt anyone even THOUGHT of robbing or kidnapping us. Goodness, I was a good guy, and I was still scared to look the wrong direction. However, we arrived up the hill...haha hill...I mean mountain, I learned very quickly how amazingly sweet the people are (and how beatiful they are too!!! I got back to pittsburgh and I was like dang, we just got smacked by the ugly stick...twice!!!)
As soon as you arrived, they were at YOUR service, and thought nothing of it. We actually had to be very careful showing our appreciation. Three measly dollars to Americans is 57 of their dollars (which are called Lempiras). So, while, with laundry for example, we had to watch ourselves, to not actually give much of anything for a tip, because they would actually get OFFENDED by it, you will never find that in America. We have more, but never the less, we want more too. One thing that I personally need to work on, and honestly WANT to work on, is just being happy with what I have. My measly salary at Starbucks, is amazing amount of money to alot of them. (If I were in Honduras, I'd be making 6 figures...what now?! hahahaha)
Basically, we have alot to learn from the world. Alot of Americans think we need to run around and change the world and make life better for everyone else, but really, it ends up being the other way around. They change OUR world and make OUR world better.
And coming from a music standpoint, the vocal talent down there was decievingly high. I saw the town at first, and honestly, I did not expect too much true talent to come out of there, but if they were in America, there voices would take them very far.
So, to the amazing people of Honduras, Thank you. They can't read that, but, nonetheless.
Once again, i'm crying. haha.....

But as I said earlier, (or meant to, not sure if I did) None of this would have happened if Alisa hadnt gotten the fire started.
Alisa, God Bless her, no matter how many times she makes this trip, I dont think she humbled any less, quite the contrary actually, I think it humbles her even MORE everytime she flies down. I am impressed by her true devotion to God, and the community of San Jose. We all made connections with the community, but she truly is an honorary member of that impressive community, and you can tell anyone who has met her, just adores her. Its amazing, walking down the street with her hearing..."ALISIA, ALISIA!"
There is one girl, however, who truly loves her, Rosario. With Alisa's help, and support, in just one year, she has truly come out of a shell, and just sang her heart out at the contest. I could see Alisa crying as she performed. Good Gravy, Im sitting her crying just THINKING about it.
Alisa, Thank you for your help and support, Gram said it the best as she called you our fearless leader. Love ya lots, Alisa!
So for anyone in the church who was skeptical about the trip, or thought it wouldn't work, take it from me, this trip was hands down THE MOST amazing experiance ever, and so much more was accomplished than we could have ever imagined, and believe me, we didnt do the true life changing. We provided alot of Material items, and we helped provide spiritual help too, but when it came to true spiritual moving, they did all the grunt work, and I am going to try my hardest to go back to Honduras next year, and who knows, maybe I'll expand and go other places, but theres alot of good that I can do, but at the same time, there's alot of good that the "misfortuned" can do for me.
Gloria a Dios, and God Bless all of you.
All my love,
Bill