My life as of 2015

So I've been living and teaching in Honduras since January of this year, and I must say, it has been the biggest learning experience I've ever been through. So much has change has happened to me internally and in my life. I have never been stretched, grown and challenged more than when I came here. Has it been difficult? Yes. Have I faced many annoying and difficult adversities? Heck yes. Have I been disrespected and so frustrated I've cried? Absolutely. But do I regret it? No way!

Since I've been here, I've learned to be more outspoken, I've learned to be less than a pushover, I've learned to stand up for myself and more assertive, I've learned to be less scared to do things on my own, my Spanish skills have sky rocketed, I've learned to rely on the Lord more, and the Lord has been able to prove himself more strongly than ever. I don't regret my decision because, looking back on my life had I stayed in the U.S., I would not be the person I am now. I'd be much weaker, lazier, and dumber. I was called here at a time when there was nothing left for me in the U.S. I was miserable because of a boy, I had a crap job, and then this comes along! It was at the lowest point in my life that I was called. I was called here to love on children who needed my love, and the Lord has used me for that exact purpose. I have learned forgiveness, patience (buckets full), how to be a woman of my word, and so much more that I never thought I had a problem with.

Even though it hasn't been easy living here, I have grown because of the difficulties. Every significant adversity that the Lord has brought me through has chipped off the person I was, only to bring out a much stronger, more beautiful Beth. As life here proceeds, everyday I feel myself being chipped away at and sculpted by the Lord in a way I know only he can do. I am by no means perfect, but I am constantly being worked on. 

I am absolutely in love with this country and I know the Lord is doing wonderful things in peoples' lives. The sad thing is, I see prayer needs every single day. From deforestation to kids needing emotional support because of stress at home, to watching poor little old women begging for food to the conditions of the buses we have to ride, this country is in desperate need of healing and revival.

Now I am reaching out to you, dear reader...

Ways you can contribute:

- Unfortunately, we are strapped for books and teaching supplies. Our computer lab is less than par and is always having problems. If you have books or Bibles you could spare to give away (preferably in English), ranging from 1st to 12th grade level, it would help us out immensely. Class sets of books are highly recommended also!

- There are kids here that are looking for sponsors to financially help them attend the school. Anything from buying their school supplies, paying for tuition or even buying them new shoes and uniforms. If you feel like the Lord is calling you to help out in a child's life, this is a way you can help a real life child in need (not like one of those depressing infomercials on tv). These kids are wonderful, but because of their circumstances, it's really difficult for most of them.

Ways you can pray:

-Pray for God's providence in this town. There are people struggling to make ends meet in this town working ridiculous hours, begging on the streets, praying day and night for their families and sending their kids to go to school to improve their quality of life and give them a future with more open doors.