September 2010

September 2010

September started off with a surprise visit from my mom! There is nothing like having your momma around. It had been way too long since her last visit. The rains continued and roads were being washed away and schools were canceled most days. Something about the soil here just makes it turn to "goop" when wet. Some of the roads here in Santa Ana are even washing away and having to have repairs. So most of September was spent with our home full of wet laundry hanging everywhere and children bored from being inside so much. But when I felt bad about all of this I was reminded of those without homes and dry clothes.
Dorian began another quarter of college and is doing well. He has struggled with trying to minister to the community and attend class so he asked a friend that was his room mate at Baxter to come help him with the church. Ivan has been such a help. We have all been praying at 8pm each evening for the church here at Santa Ana. We are praying that those that have been here, will return and that God will add to our number. This has paid off with 2 baptisms. Dorian and Ivan are working hard to keep newly baptized brothers and sisters in the fellowship so they can grow spiritually.
We celebrated two holidays in September; Children's Day and Independence Day. Our children love holidays and always ready to celebrate. Schools and churches go all out to celebrate on holidays.
We had our IHNFA inspection of our home in September and passed with flying colors. IHNFA is the bureau of Honduras that licenses children's homes and also care for children. Sorta of like children's services but on a national level. One man inspects all 400 some children's homes in Honduras. The staff here does an excellent job of always making sure our facility looks awesome.
We received a scare with tropical storm Matthew, but it passed over us with less rain than we had already seen with just regular rain. The country here is ill prepared to deal with any magnitude of storms. Even major roads are sometimes fixed by individuals who then ask for donations from motorists.
We continue to covet your prayers on our behalf. For even more updates please check out Karen's blog www.kdvaughan.blogspot.com and Santa Ana church blog www.santaanaministryhn.blogspot.com.

Blessings~
Dorian and Karen Guido