On Honduran Time

The week has begun. It began an hour too early yesterday for two team members. Their alarm went off at the right time for the wrong time zone (Central Time), while the rest of the team enjoyed the added hour sleep that the Honduran time zone (same as Mountain Time) gave us.

Honduran time also differs in other ways from our time back home, where most of us admire and aim for clockwork efficiency, trying to pack the most accomplishments into the least time. In contrast to that approach, yesterday's worship service, meals, afternoon birthday fiesta, and intervals in between all proceeded in leisurely ways. It takes getting used to. The relaxed pace gave us plenty of extra time with the kids--but of course that interaction was not "extra free time." It's a huge reason we're here. The work and service accomplishments are important, but time spent with children is never wasted.

We did accomplish some preparations for this week's tasks. The supplies we brought along are now gathered and grouped under medical, clothing, sports items, and other headings. Plans are in place for feeding stations, Bible story presentation, crafts, and "capital improvement" (a.k.a. painting, ceiling fan fix, possible floor tile laying in the new casita, and perhaps more).

All team members will be up at the proper Honduran times this morning. After a slow-paced Sunday, we're ready for the work week.

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