Everyday Nils and I try to teach our teens good values,
especially those of gratefulness and a commitment to service of others. As with most elements of our job here in La
Ceiba, we do not see the fruits of this work in majorly visible ways on a daily
basis. This week proves unique.
This week Carlos, Nolvia, and Nelly go back to school after
a week off for their semester break.
Meanwhile, Arturo and Marina have a second week off as they attend a
technical institute high school. Arturo
is spending the week working at the pier and preparing for his confirmation on
Saturday. We are all very excited for
Arturo, and our prayers are with him as he prepares for his big day this
Saturday.
Marina, already confirmed, asked Sor Keidy and me if she
could spend her second week on a service trip in Comayagua with the Fransiscan
Friars and Missionaries of Charity she met during a retreat this past
spring. She, at age 17, actively chose
to go serve others on one of her few weeks off during the entire year.
It is not every week in Ceiba that the fruits of growing
values flourish so beautifully, but it seems the unseasonable rains we have
seen throughout the week have brought about much growth in our teens as well as
the fields. They are truly amazing kids,
and we are lucky to have them in our lives.
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