We are doing well in Honduras and are enjoying the summer and all the activities it brings. Our youth who were on vacation had a good summer of translating for medical teams. Those of the youth in the Spanish school system are excited about finishing the first half of their school year, and Rodolfo has had a fun summer although it passed very quickly. Two more Bridge youth are enrolling into college and are excited about this new step in their lives. We also have exciting news to share about two of our Bridge House youth who are ready for life on their own and all that God has in store for them in their independence.
Summer jobs
We had most of our youth working as translators throughout the summer. One of their most unforgettable experiences was when they traveled with a medical team from Memphis, TN, to a remote area of Honduras. They hiked up through some of the highest mountains of the country to minister to natives who rarely see anyone from outside their area. It was a huge adventure for our youth, hopefully one they will not soon forget. They slept in hammocks, showered with buckets of water (some didn’t shower at all), used outhouses, hiked for hours with periodic breaks by riding horseback, carried medical and visual supplies through various towns, and ate army food and other simple meals. They said the natives just stared in awe at the team of people coming from far away to tell them about Jesus. The youth were really excited about the trip and had some great stories to tell when they got back home.
Summer jobs
We had most of our youth working as translators throughout the summer. One of their most unforgettable experiences was when they traveled with a medical team from Memphis, TN, to a remote area of Honduras. They hiked up through some of the highest mountains of the country to minister to natives who rarely see anyone from outside their area. It was a huge adventure for our youth, hopefully one they will not soon forget. They slept in hammocks, showered with buckets of water (some didn’t shower at all), used outhouses, hiked for hours with periodic breaks by riding horseback, carried medical and visual supplies through various towns, and ate army food and other simple meals. They said the natives just stared in awe at the team of people coming from far away to tell them about Jesus. The youth were really excited about the trip and had some great stories to tell when they got back home.
Rodolfo’s summer breakThis was our first summer with a little guy around the house. We finished our home-school curriculum in late May so Rodolfo had lots of time to relax. He is still going strong in his soccer academy twice a week and has learned many soccer skills. Rodolfo can now keep the ball in the air for 23 consecutive kicks. His coordination has improved greatly and he has made lots of friends. Time flew by and he was really bummed as he realized that the summer was over and we had not gotten a chance to do all we planned.
New college students
Two more Bridge youth are enrolling into college and are excited about this new step in their lives. Franklin Canales is now enrolled in a local college studying industrial engineering. He has started strong and is earning great grades. It is really encouraging to see him focused and doing so well. Maryury is enrolled in the public university and will start school soon. Their enrollment in school is fun for us to be a part of. It brings back great memories we have of when we were at that place in life and it’s fun to share in their excitement.
Successful launches into real life!!
The Bridge House is excited to announce the success stories of two of our youth who are learning as part of our vision states, “to be independent, Christ-honoring contributors to the Honduran society”. About 12 years ago, Patricia and Victor both came to WGO to live with t
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siblings at Centro de Vida. They were each about 9 years old at the time. Since then, the ministry has been blessed to provide each of them with a Godly foundation, a great bilingual education, many neat role models, and 3 years of preparation in the Bridge House for adult life. We as a ministry have had the excitement of knowing them, watching them grow up and mature, and being a part of the preparation for all that God has in store for their lives. 
For a while, Victor has been thinking about and planning to move out and continue attending college on his own. At the end of July he had saved enough money to do just that. He moved out on his own, rented a small apartment, and still had enough to pay for the rest of this quarter of school. He doesn’t expect life to come easily but desires to do his best and work hard for his future. He is a Godly young man who seeks to honor God with his life. He is in his second year of college, making great grades, and studying International Business. He has big goals for his life and we are excited for him. 
Patricia is extremely quiet but has also been making future plans. She has family living on the north coast of Honduras and really desires for her nieces and nephews to grow up knowing her. She has moved in with family and is enrolled in a university there. She is an excellent saver and has gained the confidence and knowledge to go ahead and do things on her own. She is a neat young woman and is ready for whatever life brings her.
