On Tuesday, we ventured out the city to St. Mary's Technical School. Approximately 90 boys, some of whom graduated from El Hogar and others from impovrished communities, study to become capenters, electricians and metal workers. The school will soon offer courses in automotive mechanics and air conditioning. The campus is beautful with new dormitories, classrooms, dining hall and kitcken amd the chapel is almost finished. After a delicious lunch of arroz con pollo, frijoles refritos and tortillas, we spent some time visiting with Don Lazaro who has been with El Hogar for 29 years. He told us that with the techical diploma the graduates would be able to obtain jobs and support themselves and their families. We spoke with some of the boys and met Marvin who is sponsored by a friend of Bill Joyner. Liz asked what the boys needed/wanted. The answer--the girls' email addresses. I continue to be amazed at the love the staff at El Hogar have for the children. One young man, a graduate of El Hogar, cares for 46 boys in the dormitory and teaches classes as well for a very small wage. Please continue to support us and El Hogar Projects with your prayers.
Peace,
Pat
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Pat
It sounds like all is well. I hope your ankle is too. I love chicken and rice and am glad you aren't eating just beans...I love even more how you all are forming a community with our brothers and sisters in Honduras. Thanks for being a part of this. Love to all
Tammy
You will all have wonderful experiences to share as well as the joy of knowing you made a difference!
Shahla and I made it home safely. She got to see all kinds of sea life and lots of rural Florida so she will have much to share as well.
Thanks for keeping us posted! Can't wait to see the pictures.
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