At the end of our family’s second mission trip to Honduras, my thoughts drift back to what has taken place over the last several days here. So many new sights, smells and tastes but just as many familiar faces and places that we look forward to. The best part of our trips is reuniting with the people of the village while sharing hugs and handshakes. These beautiful people are so welcoming and hospitable to our entire team. Each village resident, in their own way, show their appreciation for our presence. As we lighten their days, I too personally have been touched, yet again, by the children’s love and connection toward us as they hang our every word as well as our hands. My prayer is that each and every person I have physically touched will continue to feel the love I have for them and that their spirit will be affected in a positive way forever, year after year. Yes, we will most certainly return to visit our new brothers and sisters as soon as possible so that we can build the bonds already created. As for our two twin boys that we have become foster parents of, Angel and Wilmer, I hope and pray that my family can show them our love from across the Gulf of Mexico until we see them again on our next visit to Honduras. The memories created throughout our first two trips will give us continued joy while we are apart for another year as we remember each smiling face and name. I would encourage anyone to come visit our friends of Honduras so they too can experience the life changing power of Christ’s loving example. You will never be the same…neither will the people you touch.

The Kistler Family, Trey

Last day at the Orphanage

This was our last day (Friday) at the boy's home. We spend the morning hanging out with them until we had to leave. It was super sad, and none of us wanted to leave. We gave them all our goodbye hugs and fair wells, and headed out. And we can't wait to return next summer! Thanks so much to everyone for their support and prayers during this trip! It was much appreciated. We can't begin to express how truly blessed we are for getting to go on the trip. Thank you!

Final day in the village

These are some pictures of the kids at the school we went to thursday. They had an anniversary celebration for the school so there was a parade, band, and lots of girls dressed up in beautiful dresses. It was fun, but yet sad because it was the last time to see the kids from the village.

Here is a video of little sally walker! they had a hard time playing it because we sang in english. But we still had a great time!

Today we went to the public school in the village, although the teachers were on strike today the kids still showed up to see us! We went to three classes doing skits, singing songs and then just hanging out with the kids afterwards. We played games such as Little Sally Walker, Two Square, soccer, and other random games. Afterwards we went back to the orphanage and hung out with the boys until it was time to go. It was another great day. So sad there is only two more left!

We traveled to another small village to visit a few families we met last year (the team). The Pastor and his family have recently moved and are looking for a new pastor. One young boy of the families was doing well with his new leg braces that were bought for him by NewHeartForChildrenMinistries. We will return to them tomorrow to take some villagers back to our dental team for dental services. Other than that the rest of the team hung out at the boys home with the ninos playing games and just loving on the kids. The construction also started today! The holes are almost done being fixed, only a few more are left. We had fun and can't wait till tomorrow.

Field of pineapples they grow on honduras. The soil is filled with rocks which makes me wonder how they grow so well!