Hosquili

                  

It's been almost a week since I met Hosquili (pronounced Yos-kelly), the little boy that I am sponsoring at Mama Tara's Miskito Orphanage in Puerto Lempira, Honduras.  I am having a difficult time putting into words how I felt meeting him.  We don't speak the same language.  He speaks no Spanish, only Miskito.  But, I know from the look on his face how he felt about meeting me.  Proud. 

The night before I left I stopped over at Kohl's to use a free $10 gift coupon, and I found this cool tube of bubbles for Hosquili.  I think they were meant for him.

Our team of 9 gringos arrived at the Mosquito Coast after almost 3 days of travel by bus and airplane.  Our first day there we were able to walk through the dirt airstrip down twisting paths about a mile to Mama Tara's.  I felt such excitement and love for these kids almost instantly.  And, it wasn't just the kids I fell in love with.  It was this young lady, too.

She has at least 25 kids who live with her at the orphanage http://www.mamatara.org/.  And, she has lived a very full life.  She used to be governor of Gracias a Dios, the largest state in Honduras.  She speaks Moskito, Spanish, and even some English.  She is an advocate for kids.  She is my new Grandma. 

I went to Honduras and was expecting to meet my Godson, Hosquili, but also met my new Grandma, Mama Tara. 

There are so many stories I have already planned for this blog, and I can't wait to share them, little by little.  But, my heart continues to remember Honduras.  Tonight some of our team members were standing around talking about if Mama Tara would have enough rice for her children to make it through this month.  The local rep from UNICEF dropped off a 50 pound bag for the orphanage, but we figure that will not last more than 2 weeks.  There are at least 6 children who are in need of sponsors.  If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact me through the comment section or on Facebook. 

Blessings,
Wendy