Feliz Navidad!

 

I am writing you from the beautiful country of Honduras!  I arrived in Honduras early yesterday morning along with fellow Shaohannah's Hope staff members, Nick Lyndon and Wendy Cosby.  We are so enjoying our time here.  We have had the opportunity thus far of visiting 3 homes for vulnerable and orphaned children.  We are being hosted by Buckner International, and have had the privilege of participating in their Shoes for Orphan Souls program.  New shoes are collected in the USA and other locations wishing to donate, and then they are sent to various countries and distributed at these homes for highly vulnerable children.  Some of these children don't even have a pair of shoes on their feet, and we have been able to offer a pair of new shoes to these children.

Please pray for the children of Honduras.  They are such beautiful children, and so precious in God's sight.  I feel so honored to be able to spend a week with such wonderful treasures.  My challenge to all of you is to remember these children, and the millions around the world just like them, during this holiday season.  Remember to pray for those who will wake up Christmas morning without a family to celebrate with.  

Stay tuned for more updates from Honduras!   

Comments

[erica randall]

thanks for keeping us posted! it's really been on my heart to adopt some day, and i want you to know what an inspiration you have been! i've tried talking to my dad about it and maybe some day he'll have a heart for orphans too... i know this year has been so difficult and wonderful at the same time... i think of you alot, and pray for you often. my moms in heaven and i would like to think she and Maria are looking down at us right now... blessings,

erica

[Debbie from Ohio]

How very precious! I thank you for informing us of this trip. What a wonderful work you are doing for the Lord! God's many blessings upon you and the rest that are working with you!

[Emi]

What a cool opportunity! Especially right around Christmas.

[Joni]

My husband has been to Honduras on mission trips many times. We have such a love for those people. We will be praying for you as we lift up the orphans there.

P.S. How'd you like the really short runway?? :-0

[Emily]

Thanks for the update... give our hugs to those kids.

[Sweet Joni]

And a "Happy Nativity" to you also Emily :) What a great way to spend time... holding a child of God's! May you have a safe trip home for the holidays :)
Love In Jesus Our Savior,
~Joni

[KP in Australia]

Thanks for the update! I've spent a lot of time working in Eastern Europe with kids and the thought of it still breaks my heart. One day I'll be able to take one of them home with me I hope! All the best for your remaining time there.

[KP in Australia]

Forgot to say! Oneof the (many) times I went to Russia I had a church donate 60kg of good clothing and shoes. Had no idea of what we were going to do with the children's shoes - hadn't been asked for them before on the other end. Packed them across anyway and prayed God would find a way to use them.

Did he ever! During one session, I put out a selection of the clothes. The shoes fell out too. 3 of the young disadvantaged mothers ran up to me, grabbed the shoes, and explained it was so hard to buy for their children (money and location-wise). Would you believe it - the three pairs of shoes I had fit the 3 little children PERFECTLY. Shouldn't have been amazed, but I was! Since then I've always been in awe of those little miracles that occur. Might be small to me, but huge to those on the other end.

[Kelly McCashen]

Blessings, Emily! My 14 y. o. son went to Honduras this summer. It was his first missions trip. He loved playing with the children there. They did VBS with hundreds and built bunk beds for future missionaries. He also got to visit an orphanage one day, which was special to him, since two of his brothers USED to be orphans. Thanks to God's inspiration through your family, they are both here with us now and it will be our Caleb's first Christmas this year at age 3 1/2! We are so blessed. Keep on in the Lord's work. You are amazing through Him. Continued prayers for your family.

[Diane]

Praying!!!

[Stefanie in Illinois]

Thank you for being an advocate for international causes. There are very few who travel abroad to be involved in God's work. Praying as always!

[Cheryl Pooler]

You are Christian Internaional Social Worker! We need many more! Thank you for the hard work you are doing and I'm praying that funding will continue to find Shoahannah's Hope so that you all can continue with God's work - safe and happy travels.

[Jill Hamilton]

Hi Emily,
Please tell sweet Wendy hello from our family and I can't wait to see what the Lord does on this trip!

Merry Christ-mas,

[Dayle Annand]

How fun to see you in Honduras! We are missionaries to Guatemala and have had the privilege of fostering several babies while their adoptions here are being finished. We had the joy of uniting these babies with their families.

I'll be praying for your mission in Honduras. Pray for the babies in Guatemala. Right now adoptions are shut down and the orphanages are overflowing.

What a blessing to the children of Honduras to have you there!

Merry Christmas!

[Celita]

what a touching and most beautiful picture... thank you for sharing... blessings and be safe...

celita from
http://perilloparodies.blogspot.com/ and http://daysease.blogspot.com/

:-)

[Lori Powers, Kentucky]

What a precious bundle. How do you keep from bringing them all home with you?

Thank you for sharing from your heart. Obviously, you are doing what God has called you to. Thank you for challenging each of us to pray, give, and remember those who are orphaned and looking for hope- especially at this Christmas season. Enjoy the remainder of your trip!

[NiHaoMa - Da'Shotaz]

Super cool program! Way to go Emily! :o)
That baby...oh so sweet, wish we could bring them all (young and older) home right?! Prayers flyin' your way.
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[Elysha]

What a great thing you are doing for those children! We will continue to pray for you and those you are working with! The LORDS work goes a long way!

Elysha in Springfield OH

[kalee]

Lucky! Can I please have your job?! I graduate from college in 2 weeks and am applying to a few adoption agencies...wish me luck! :)
kalee in idaho

[Cynthia Y.]

Praise God you are so obedient in following Him and His will! You have such a beautiful spirit!

Always praying!!

Cynthia Y.

[Vanessa Schaecher (Nebraska)]

Praise God for your willingness to serve those who need it the most! Prayers for safe travel and a wonderful Christmas!

[Arnie Adkison]

Emily, thanks for all that you do. I am with the Buckner group in San Pedro Sula and look forward to meeting you tomorrow.

Blessings,
Arnie

[Misty and Sarah]

Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land
Proverbs 25:25 You are quite the woman to look up to!
Blessings~
Misty Peterson
tell Wendy hello...praying for you all!

[Sharon]

What a wonderful oppertunity! Hug all the kids for us. I wish I could be there. Please tell us more!

[The Vander-Plas Family (Lubbock, TX)]

Thank you for the update! What a precious child!

And how cool about the shoes for orphans program...we collected shoes at Lubbock Christian University (where I am a freshman) and sent them in...Maybe you are giving out those shoes!

How the Lord works! We'll be praying!
Kristen Vander-Plas