Alyssa's Thoughts

HOLAAAA! Me llamo Alyssa(: Today we went back to visit the school we were at yesterday and I met the sweetest girl. Her name is Claudia and I don't think I've ever made a connection with someone so fast. She is so adorable and it was a struggle to have to say goodbye to her. I hope her and all of the children know how wonderful they really are. Yesterday, Tori and I, were braiding the little girls hair at the school and they loved the attention. It made me feel like they don't realize how beautiful they all are, inside and out. They are all so innocent and loving, and they deserve so much more than what they have. Once we had to say goodbye I couldn't let go of little Claudia. I just kept hugging her and she told me she loved me. I couldn't say bye, I hugged her so tight and I basically had to force myself to get into the van. And even once I was in the van we locked eyes until we drove away. It looked like she was about to cry and it made me tear up. I prayed for her once we got back to the house and I just want God to watch over her and her sister and to keep them safe. I prayed for all of the kids at the school and for the teachers who were so loving to the kids. I hope they are all watched over and kept safe. I love Honduras. I didn't realize how quickly I would fall in love with this place and the people here. It's a surreal feeling being here. I've wanted to come on this trip for the past three years and now that I'm finally here I am ready to jump into anything that God has to offer me. I feel like I'm already starting to connect more with Him and learn more about Him.He works wonders and I want Him to work wonders for the amazing people on this island, the Roatan Kids, our leaders on this trip, our families at home and also myself. I love it here and I can't wait for more life changing experiences to come. God Bless! <3