Las maestras, the teachers here are excellent--college educated, patient and helpful. But as we converse, I get a glimpse into their lives--including the poverty that is so much a part of Honduras.
The husband of my teacher lost his job as a taxi driver and is unemployed. Another teacher who filled in yesterday told me her family's story.
Work is so scarce in Copan that her husband moved to Houston last December and works at a convenience store--preferring the night shift because there are more hours. He probably won't come home to see his wife & daughters for another 2-3 years. Very hard.
It will remind me the next time I give my card to an anonymous attendant, there is behind that face there is probably a story of commitment, sacrifice and love.
End of sermon!! Today for our activity we went to a butterfly park where we saw an amazing variety of mariposas:
Equally beautiful are the tropical flowers the butterflies use to eat and lay their eggs:
Lots of rain--everything is damp, but with a covered spot and a liquado, life is good!
Wishing everybody an enjoyable Memorial Day,
Bill
- Posted by Padre Bill
¡Cuadros muy agradables de la mariposa! ¡Memorial Day feliz a usted también!
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