(Josh)
For the past week we have been enjoying a week off between teams. After having four teams in a row, this week off is a much needed time for relaxation and rejuvenation before we host three teams back-to-back-to back starting this saturday.
Of course, a week off hardly means a week without seeing the kids that we work with regularly. On tuesday, Jamie, Amy and I took 13 kids from the village to a swimming hole on the other side of the city.
the ride there...
Growing up near a river, I knew it would take a a lot to impress these guys. At first, when we got to the river, they were hardly impressed; but as we climbed to 150 or so yards up to the main swimming hole, I saw their faces begin to brighten, and the boys start to run to see what was ahead. By the time everyone arrived at the top of the trail, the boys were already jumping from the 25 foot ledge.
the view from the top of the trail.
playing with some of the boys
Jamie y Nancy
Amy y Sairy
These children are such a huge part of our lives, please pray that in these last few weeks we are able to continue to build healthy relationships w/ them, and show them what a great God we serve.
The three of us, Josh Bolton, Jamie Jacobsen, and Andy Stuntz, delayed college for a year (08-09) to serve as missionary interns in La Ceiba, Honduras. We helped two new missionary families start up several ministries -- a medical clinic, a kids' club, and ESL classes -- in a community called Armenia Bonito. By God's grace and provision (in part through generous supporters and churches back home), we were able to build relationships with nationals in the community, with our host team members, and with each other. We messed up plenty, but we trust that God used us in our brokenness to display his mercy and power. 
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Jamie and Josh (and Andy) – I enjoy reading the posts and seeing the pictures as you each continue your journey. I continue to pray for you – that you each will be open to God’s leading and be used by Him in whatever way He wants. You are a blessing to us at home as well as to the children (and adults) there. May you be strengthened each day as you are held in the palm of the Master’s hand.