This most recent trip to Honduras was very short and sweet. I have been pretty busy between all the different events in each country so I was not able to spend too much time in-country on this trip. The event was very successful. It was extremely well organized and exciting. We had 13 children's homes present and many staff and volunteers to help us keep it all in order.
The day's activites included soccer tournaments, Marimba concert, folkloric dances, a play (all actors were children from the different AOH homes), discoteca, carnival games, a snake to play with and a tent decorating competition.
After all the games and contests were finished the kids were literally showered with surprises of stuffed animals, candy, toys, and soccer balls. The bigger children were indoors at the "Discoteca" and all the smaller children squealed and cheered to get the gifts.
The day ended a half an hour early due to rain. We were lucky to have such a beautiful day and it was appreciated that God held off the major rain storm until the late afternoon.
Also, most of the children do not get the opportunity to swim very often, so we like for them to spend the morning playing in the ocean. This year the water became pretty rough due to the high winds so we had to limit how far they were able to swim. We had a group of soldiers who volunteered to attend the event and work as life guards and security.
Some of the favorite events are the Hula Hoop contest, Tug of War contests, and the Dance competition.
Each child went back to the home with a package of nice toiletries, a gift bag of presents, and lots of chocolate! Each home also received large igloo coolers full of food, paper, and plastic items for general use. The caregivers and administrators were not forgotten. They too received gift bags.
