Monday, June 18, 2012

I'm back!

I'm back from Honduras, friends!  We took LOADS of pictures, but I just wanted to share a few with my sweet teacher friends out there :)!  I do have to say thank you to anyone who has purchased from my TpT store, because I was able to use part of my earnings to go on the mission trip!!  Not only have you all helped our adoption process, but you've also helped us on the mission field... God is so good!  Thank you for being a blessing :)

This little guy won my heart immediately.  I got to use my teacher skills a lot on this little fellow because every time we went to make a craft he would say, "No puedo" which means, "I can't" so I had to honor of helping him during every craft session :)  How could you say no to that sweet face, really?!

I also experienced "Coke in a Sack"... they turn the bottles back in, so the coke is poured into a plastic baggie!  Genius!

I got the privilege of watching our students love on some little kids... that makes my heart melt!


My hubby is going to make a great Daddy!  I love it!

 I learned how to do "A Tootie Ta" in Spanish :)

We hiked down a mountain to get to this waterfall!

The kids that we worked with for the majority of the time were either orphans or at-risk kids.  The best part of the trip was just loving on them.  


This precious face says it all...

To learn a little more about missionaries in Honduras who are serving daily there, visit {HERE}!  If you have a little extra money, it is a great cause to donate to... I promise the money is all going to the sweet people of Honduras!  They focus on building homes for widows, building churches, and providing water storage/sources for communities.  If you are a coffee drinker visit {HERE}, all of the profits also go to the people of Honduras!  

Now that I'm back, I'm working on a few back-to-school units.  This one I am really excited about!!!

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31 comments:

Katie said...

Those are beautiful pictures Amy. What an inspiring trip :)

Katie
Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

LYNDSEY said...

Wow! Those pictures are just darling...and those faces....! You are going to make a great mommy, Amy!!!

What a phenomenal experience it must have been. Love you, girlfriend! Thanks for sharing.

Lyndsey
A Year of Many Firsts

Ms.Smith said...

Ahh! Thanks for sharing!

Question: Did you go through your church or an organization? I am DYING to go on a mission trip but I am struggling to find a group to go with.

Thanks,
Ms. Smith
Adventures of Ms. Smith

amy.lemons said...

We went through our church, but the links above lead you to the organization that planned it :)

Storie said...

What an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing the photos of this trip :)
Storie
Stories by Storie

Rikki said...

What a touching story! You both look like you will make amazing parents. I also want to tell you I love your chevron numbers so cute!!

Rikki

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Miss Kindergarten said...

You are an amazing person Amy! Thank you for sharing your passion with us and the world!

Hadar

Miss T said...

Beautiful and touching pictures. Thanks for sharing!

Journey of a Substitute Teacher
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diditeach said...

Lovely pictures....God bless you Amy :)

Mrs. Lirette said...

Amy you are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your pictures with us. :)

Mary
Mrs. Lirette's Learning Detectives

YearntoLearn said...

So awesome for you to serve others.
Love seeing all your pics.
Welcome back.


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Jennifer Tilton said...

What a wonderful trip! I know those children enjoyed being with you and your husband.
Jennifer
kindertrips

Busy Bees said...

WOW...how inspiring! A couple from our church adopted a little boy from Haiti 2 years ago. Now they are expecting their own in November. So, I know that GOD IS GOOD!!
Robynn
BusyBees

Rachel Lamb said...

Great pictures! My brother in law and his wife each year. They help build. They love it! Best of luck with little one. Not too much longer!
Rachel

Mrs. Anderson said...

What a wonderful experience for you and your husband! It looks like the kids really enjoyed your time there. Thanks for sharing!
You are awesome!!
Connie:)
www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com

Melissa said...

How exciting to be able to go! Our youth go to Mexico every year, and I would love to go with them!

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Lindsey (The Teacher Wife) said...

So happy you're back!! I'm glad you had a good time!! :)

Mrs. Wheeler said...

What an awesome trip! I am glad to help support your mission! Your tpt stuff rocks!

Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade
Mrs. Wheeler TpT

She (Sprinkle Teaching Magic) said...

Fantastic pictures! My favorite was the Tootie Ta in Spanish adorbs! You look like you are so in the moment and enjoying every second of the shenanigans. Great post to read first thing in the morning to brighten up the day. You are an inspiration.

She
Sprinkle Teaching Magic

Brian and Kyndra said...

What a blessing you were to those kiddos.

Leslie said...

Wow! I love your heart! Thank you for being a positive force in the world we live in today. God bless you and your sweet hubby!

Teacher Mom of 3 said...

Amy- I admire your faith and willingness to serve others. My parents went to Honduras 2 summers ago on a missions trip, and it changed their lives!
May God richly bless you and your husband!
Lauren
Teacher Mom of3

Unknown said...

It looks like a wonderful trip! I can tell that God not only used you, but your whole group to touch the lives of others and further His kingdom, how exciting! Welcome back to the States, and hopefully your transition back won't be too hard!

~Heidi V.

mytwirlygirly said...

Congratulations!!! Blessings to your new addition!! I have a beautiful 5 year old that we adopted....pack of 4 at our house...3 boys, and one girl!!!

Kate said...

Thank you for sharing your photos! Definitely makes me want to go on another trip. When I was in Ghana, the kids LOVED tooty-ta! :)

Kate
EduKate and Inspire

CraftProjectIdeas.com said...

Glad you're back Amy. Check your inbox for an email from us :)

Samantha Shepherd said...

You're such an inspiratoin! It's amazing to see how God has blessed you to be able to fund your adoption and support your mission trip. Thanks for sharing your photos!

Kristen Smith said...

Amy-- These pictures are amazing. As a former missionary I can tell you what a blessing it is when groups come down to love on and serve. Thank you for answering the call and GOING!! I love reading your blog and can't wait to read more about your adoption. Praise God for all that you do.

A Day in First Grade
Kristen

Micheal said...

God is great and so are you guys for making it your mission to help other. You are truly an inspiration and I am trying to get myself there. Thanks for sharing.

Leila in Redondo Beach said...

Thank you so much for sharing this trip with us. I am thrilled to be following and learning from not just a great teacher, but a wonderful human being. You are inspiring!

:)

Mrs. S. said...

Oh.my.word. I think we need to get together a group of bloggy friends and go to Honduras next summer! How awesome and amazing! What a way to bless others. May God bless you 100-fold!

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