TORCH 2016 The Ladies of TORCH Day 8
Today we woke up knowing exactly what we would be doing. My dad graciously handed me some money before I left with one request and that was to give it directly to someone in need as I saw on this trip. Day one I was given an opportunity to use part of the money but I just really wanted to wait and let God speak to me. Monday, our first build day, we helped construct a home for a family [...]
TORCH 2016 The Ladies of TORCH Day 7
We started the day with the hopes of visiting children in Diamante and doing VBS activities with them, but when Blair and I got to the buses this morning we realized that there was a need for more people in the construction crew. After debating our thoughts and battling with wanting to spend time with the children, we decided to go and build in the outskirts of the humid rainforest. Once we had hopped onto the big white construction bus we [...]
TORCH 2016 The Ladies of TORCH Day 6
Today our group (sans Ramona- more about that later on) decided it was time to build again. So we hopped on the bus and headed to Mona Loa. We got off at what we thought was the job site, only to be told to load the tools onto the 2 lumber trucks waiting for the trek up the hill. Everyone helped load the tools and hopped onto the back to catch a ride up the hill. Imagine the curviest, most [...]
TORCH 2016 The Ladies of TORCH Day 5
Today we started out not really sure what the day would hold. We are usually informed of the options available the night before but did not get that information. We got ready thinking we were going to the hospital today but were told going down to breakfast that the options were to help at the dental clinic, build, or to make sandwiches and deliver them to people at the dump. We chose the dump. The house we helped to build yesterday [...]
TORCH 2016 The Ladies of TORCH Day 4
We loaded the bus this morning excited and ready for our group's first build of the trip. Our excitement was quickly squelched when Kurt stepped on the bus and told us where our build sight was going to be for the day.Our bus was headed to the dump to build two homes. He told us there would be no complaining about the smells, and we would be staying until it was finished. Someone on the bus spoke up and said [...]
TORCH 2016 The Ladies of TORCH Day 3
Today with one team needing to build a house to get the number set achieved, the rest of us visited Mi Esperanza. There we learned the mission, toured and purchased handmade items. These purchases serve dual purposes. 1. All proceeds go directly back to Mi Esperanza to fund their goal of empowering women with trades and skills that will grant them a means to provide for their family. 2. We get original and unique products to gift to our family [...]
TORCH 2016 The Ladies of TORCH Day 2
Today one bus went to the market while the other bus built a house. We chose to go to market where "Cuanto questa?" Or How much does this cost?, was the phrase of the day. Cisco served as our male Spanish speaking presence and graciously led our group around the market. Our bus split into 4 different teams with 2 teams responsible for vegetables and 2 for fruit. At the market young boys are standing ready with carts to help [...]
TORCH 2016 The Ladies of TORCH Day 1
Day 1- "8 Senoritas en Honduras" Things really could not have gone any smoother all things considered. Check in was seamless and making our flights was just as smooth. It could be that we got a few "uh-oh's" out of the way, at least Stateside, on the drive down to New Orleans Thursday. 1. Windshield wipers are a standard feature for a reason. 2. "Kendra you left your tennis shoes??!!" Aka Dirt Cheap run in Laurel 3. The van can [...]