Saturday, November 27, 2010

Thanksgiving...Hondu Style

So one may think that living in a foreign country which does not celebrate thanksgiving might dampen one´s thanksgiving celebration, but here at the finca, this is not true. As a community of mostly all US volunteers we celebrated in true fashion. In solidarity with my fellow Alexandrians six other vols and myself went for a morning run, aka turkey trot, complete with gobbling victory cheers at the finish line. Then to take a break from the cooking we played a truly epic game of american flag football among the volunteers, while all the kids watched us like we were crazy. The game was complete with singing the national anthem and some good hearted taunting between the lines! Then as a vol community we prepared a truly amazing feast for ourselves and 40 of the neighbors and finca employees, coming to a grand total of 70 finca family members for dinner. We had turkey, stuffing, salad with rommaine lettuce (a true treat at the farm), mashed potatoes, veggie casserole, rolls (hand made by yours turly along with two other vols), and 16 pies (half apple half pumpkin) that were enjoyed by all. All was made from scratch and with love!

Towards the end of the night, while I sat enjoying my second delicious slice of pumpkin pie with Deirdre, a fellow vol, the two of us were truly left speechless by the beauty of the entire day. The fellowship, amazing food that tasted just like home and was so filling, and the general atmosphere of love for our new expanded family was truly intoxicating. We sat there truly thankful for the many blessings in our life, both state side and here in honduras, feeling truly at peace with the beauitiful day, and life, god has granted us.

Wishing all of you continued blessings, and know that this year especially, I am truly thankful for each and every friend and family member I have! Wishing you all a holiday season full of joy and peace!

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