Honduras Mission Trip Video - Take 1

I heard this song, Better Way by Ben Harper, on the radio when we returned from Honduras. I knew right away that I wanted to create a video using it (I think there will be many other videos from this trip as we've got hours of playback).

This song for me sums up the paradoxes I experienced on the trip: peace vs. violence, hope vs. fear, joy vs. despair, wants vs. needs, including my need to believe in a better way (a way lead by Jesus).

i'm a living sunset, lightning in my bones
push me to the edge, but my will is stone
i believe in a better way

fools will be fools, and wise will be wise
but i will look this world, straight in the eyes
i believe in a better way

what good is a man, who won't take a stand
what good is a cynic, with no better plan
i believe in a better way

let these words be a blessing as they rest upon your head

reality is sharp, it cuts at me like a knife
everyone i know, is in the fight of their life
i believe there’s a better way

take your face out of your hands, and clear your eyes
you have a right to your dreams, and don't be denied
i believe in a better way

adios

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Originally uploaded by kimxtom.

The end of the trip was bittersweet, but we'll have memories to last a lifetime.

tourists

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Originally uploaded by kimxtom.

We also got to see some sites around Tegucigalpa. We walked around El Picacho, a national park located at the north end of Tegucigalpa.

school

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Originally uploaded by kimxtom.

One of the most memorable and enjoyable parts of the trip was entertaining the school children (and having them entertain us). After much rehearsal ;) there was juggling, a puppet show, singing and shared testimony.

just hanging out

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Originally uploaded by kimxtom.

We worked hard, but we also got to just hang out. It is amazing the fun and community you can build when there isn't the distraction of TV and the internet.

medical brigade

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Originally uploaded by kimxtom.

The medical brigade consisted of Nancy, Margy, Eric, Sarah, John, Kalie, Irene, Carol, & Tom. They held 4 clinics and saw almost 1000 people.

construction brigade

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Originally uploaded by kimxtom.

The construction brigade consisted of David, Russ, Miguel & Robby. They had lots of help from the locals (adults & kids).

computer lab

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Originally uploaded by kimxtom.

I had an awesome time working with the kids in the computer lab. I had a translator for teaching technology lessons, but I also had children show up after school to hang out in the computer lab. David and Alejandro helped me wire the lab for the network and install apps (despite the language barrier).

arrival

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Originally uploaded by kimxtom.

We arrived in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on March 5, 2006. The day was gorgeous and we got to experience the 2pm worship at Gerizim.