One way to win the trust of street children is to spend time with them. Lots of it. Slowly they begin to see that you love them and are not planning to harm them. Yesterday, we did just that. We took nine boys to the river. (These are the same boys that I have been spending lots of time with as of late. I believe they will be the first ones to be a part of the drop-in center when it is opened).
Here in La Ceiba, the river is five minutes one way, the beach is five minutes the other way. It’s so easy to take these kids away from the city and the street life that they know so well. So, we bought some baleadasfor lunch and off we went. We had a great time. Here’s some pictures of our day.
Seriously, Honduras is beautiful. Just check out the color of the water!
R is fascinated by Megan's (also visiting from Tegucigalpa) permanent retainer.
Hector and the boys. (Hector came visiting from Tegucigalpa to check out the project)
C and Me.
This one's quiet, mild-mannered and obedient.
Beauty.
C takes a leap!
What river trip is complete without a game of soccer?
This makes my heart so full Kate. I love it. God is clearly blessing your ministry, and I can’t wait to see what He does in the lives of these boys!