Hello!! I am now nestled away in my new home in the mountains!! We are centrally located in the capital – Tegucigalpa, Honduras.  Yes, it is beautiful.

 (This is the view from the back of the property I live on)

(My little cozy abode for these first 3 months)

Zion’s Gates is the amazing ministry we will be working with during these first 3 months! We are living with Honduran teens and children…These kids have been pulled out of the street because a lot of them have been addicted to paint thinner and have bad habits simply because they do not have the means to create a healthy lifestyle. Tony, the owner, has created an environment for these kids to change their lives by instilling in them healthy habits such as chores, education, food, and a place to live to be loved on. Tony has an incredible heart for these people and their country.  It is truly inspiring.  I am ready to invest in the people, attempt to improve my Spanish (Hoping to become somewhat fluent..it is a lot easier to learn considering I have to speak it 24/7), and immerse myself in this culture as a lifestyle.

 (Home)

Building relationships and showing the hope and love of Jesus Christ is the main focus of Zion’s Gates. We are going to have a ton of different ministry opportunities...teaching English in schools all the way to living in a village for a week. I can not express how thankful I am for this opportunity God has given me and to simply be among these beautiful people. God has completely blown away all of my expectations and I could not be more excited!

On Monday, I will begin teaching 5^th & 6^th graders language arts for 2 weeks at a nearby school!

 (There is where I get away and have quiet time/relax..love love my hammock)

Unfortunately, I do not have much access to Wi-Fi...I am able to get it when I go into the city. I will try my best to communicate and keep up with this blog to keep everyone in the loop! Thank you for all of your support.

**Please pray for no swollen feet…the area where my tent is located is in a lot of bush and my feet are having a reaction to it.  Also, for strength, words, and a boldness to love and share my faith!

GOD BLESS.

BEST,

Andrea

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