A better day :)

This morning I woke up early to be at the Men's Conference by 8:30.  We stuffed folders, served food, and I took a ton of photos.  One of the men lent me his camera.  I think I took over 200 photos.  A lot of them were really good.  The whole conference was nice.  It was special because Jairo is moving to the US on Wednesday so it was his last time to speak to the men he has been living his life with.  They said they will invite him to come back and speak at the conference next year.  All of the speakers were really good, but to me Jairo was best.

Jairo and me

When they first asked me to serve at this I was not thrilled about having to be there all day, but it was really fun and the men were very appreciative.  It was nice to be able to serve them.  So many of them do nice things for me.  This is one way I can show my gratitude to them.

Jairo had me take photos of his empty desk.  I staged one completely empty except for his signature Diet Coke (or Coca Light as they say in Honduras).  We took photos of him with his bag, walking out of his office, turning off the lights and closing the door.  He seems pretty excited to be going.  I know he will miss his friends in Honduras, but I also know he will be a blessing to people in the United States.

One elder's car was not working so I got an opportunity to talk about how awful my day was yesterday in more detail.  He told me that the church will support me in any way they can.  He said things will change a lot after Jairo leaves, not because Jairo's way was bad, but because the people who are in charge have different gifts and manners of leading.  The elders will meet with each of the people who are currently heading up programs (including me) to ask what we think, how we feel, and if we see any changes that need to be made.  Everyone is in agreement that I will be serving in different capacities.  We are just not sure exactly how yet.  But I am open to any ideas.

As you can see, today was a much better day.  Tonight I am going to a birthday party with my landlords' family.  Tomorrow I am driving a ton of people to church because Jairo has an early breakfast down in the city so he can't take the people who normally ride with him.

To those of you who prayed for me, thank you.  I think things will continue to get better, but I could use your prayer coverage for a few more days.  I feel you interceding on my behalf and I appreciate it!