UHSM Honduras 2025 days five and six
We decided to combine two days in this post because they were a couple of our relaxing days on the trip after working so hard for 3 days straight. Day 5 and 6 recap were written by Trinity McMichael and BJ McMichael
**REMINDER**
You will not see pictures of our team with the children of Sandy Bay. We found out that the Honduran government doesn't like pictures of minors in homes like Sandy Bay out for public viewing. We certainly do not want to get our Sandy Bay family in trouble so we will not be posting them to a public online place like our website or any social media sites. If you would like to view a private folder that contains all of our daily photos, including the ones with the children you can email me at billyjack@uhbc.net. Be sure to download an app to your phone called PHOTOCIRCLE. Once you do, I can send you a link to our private folder. Please do NOT post the pictures, this will be for viewing only.
Day 5:
Today we started out with an amazing devotion from my mom, Holly McMichael, on how our words should reflect Jesus and should be sweet, healing, pleasant, and full of praise. After that amazing devotional we got to have church with kids and adult leaders of Sandy Bay. Pastor Marvin from Punta Gorda (a community on the east side of the island) brought the message and his wife Magali led us in worship with YouTube videos. It was so organic and authentic.
We listened to the Spanish version of “Yeshua” and the mixed Spanish and English version of “Holy Forever” and the English version of “Hosanna”. The kids were so loud they drowned out the videos praising God's name. We also got to listen to the amazing sermon in English and Spanish.
After an experience we will never forget, we went and had fish and chicken tacos with the kids. After lunch, Orsy took us out to the beach with the kids and we were able to play in the beautiful clear water for maybe 30 minutes until it started pouring down rain. But neither rain, snow, sleet, or hail, stopped us from playing at la playa. We continued to play even in the rain!
We came back from the beach and played with the kids some more before eating fried chicken and fries from Bojangles and then watched a movie before everyone went to bed.
It was a great way to speak the language of play after 3 days of hardwork!
Day 6:
We started today with another perfect morning devotional by Holly. She shared from Proverbs 11:25 — “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Holly challenged us to think about how we are allowing the Lord to refresh us, even in the middle of a busy and exhausting trip. And in true Holly fashion, this lesson came with bubbles to play with the kids later. She left us with a question we carried into the rest of the day: How will you allow the Lord to refresh you, and how will you refresh others?
Then it was time for adventure.
Today was our second “off” day—though calling it a “rest day” is a bit of a stretch when you’re being tossed around by waves like a sock in a washing machine. We traded hammers for snorkel masks and headed out for a morning on a catamaran adventure. Spirits were high, sunscreen was applied (by some more thoroughly than others), and we set sail into the beautiful Roatan blue.
The wind was strong and the waves were HUGE. Some screamed. Some laughed. Some belly flopped. Some quietly questioned their life choices. Eventually, we arrived at our snorkeling spot and the views below the surface were totally worth it. Floating in that clear water, it was impossible not to be in awe of the One who made it all.
After drying off we headed to Snappers for lunch—a seafood lover’s dream…or nightmare, depending on your taste. Some dove headfirst into shrimp, fish, and conch! Others went for the safe bet, chicken. After lunch, we headed back to our home base for some much-needed rest time, but the break didn’t last too long—soon we were heading back up the hill to play with the kids again. Soccer, laughter, and bubbles are valuable tools when speaking the language of play.
As the sun went down, we gathered for our evening devotional—this time on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. NONE of them got burned, unlike some of the ones that were with us on the boat. The story was read in both English and Spanish, a reminder that God’s provision is not limited by culture, language, or fire. Just like He was with them in the furnace, He is with them in every moment of their life.
And just when we thought the night was winding down, Orsy surprised us with a traditional Honduran meal called Tapado, a rich and flavorful stew with coconut milk, seafood, and bananas. It was a taste of culture, home, and hospitality all in one pot.
After dinner, we said our good nights to the kids and walked back down the hill. Not bad for a "rest day."
**REMINDER**
You will not see pictures of our team with the children of Sandy Bay. We found out that the Honduran government doesn't like pictures of minors in homes like Sandy Bay out for public viewing. We certainly do not want to get our Sandy Bay family in trouble so we will not be posting them to a public online place like our website or any social media sites. If you would like to view a private folder that contains all of our daily photos, including the ones with the children you can email me at billyjack@uhbc.net. Be sure to download an app to your phone called PHOTOCIRCLE. Once you do, I can send you a link to our private folder. Please do NOT post the pictures, this will be for viewing only.
Day 5:
Today we started out with an amazing devotion from my mom, Holly McMichael, on how our words should reflect Jesus and should be sweet, healing, pleasant, and full of praise. After that amazing devotional we got to have church with kids and adult leaders of Sandy Bay. Pastor Marvin from Punta Gorda (a community on the east side of the island) brought the message and his wife Magali led us in worship with YouTube videos. It was so organic and authentic.
We listened to the Spanish version of “Yeshua” and the mixed Spanish and English version of “Holy Forever” and the English version of “Hosanna”. The kids were so loud they drowned out the videos praising God's name. We also got to listen to the amazing sermon in English and Spanish.
After an experience we will never forget, we went and had fish and chicken tacos with the kids. After lunch, Orsy took us out to the beach with the kids and we were able to play in the beautiful clear water for maybe 30 minutes until it started pouring down rain. But neither rain, snow, sleet, or hail, stopped us from playing at la playa. We continued to play even in the rain!
We came back from the beach and played with the kids some more before eating fried chicken and fries from Bojangles and then watched a movie before everyone went to bed.
It was a great way to speak the language of play after 3 days of hardwork!
Day 6:
We started today with another perfect morning devotional by Holly. She shared from Proverbs 11:25 — “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Holly challenged us to think about how we are allowing the Lord to refresh us, even in the middle of a busy and exhausting trip. And in true Holly fashion, this lesson came with bubbles to play with the kids later. She left us with a question we carried into the rest of the day: How will you allow the Lord to refresh you, and how will you refresh others?
Then it was time for adventure.
Today was our second “off” day—though calling it a “rest day” is a bit of a stretch when you’re being tossed around by waves like a sock in a washing machine. We traded hammers for snorkel masks and headed out for a morning on a catamaran adventure. Spirits were high, sunscreen was applied (by some more thoroughly than others), and we set sail into the beautiful Roatan blue.
The wind was strong and the waves were HUGE. Some screamed. Some laughed. Some belly flopped. Some quietly questioned their life choices. Eventually, we arrived at our snorkeling spot and the views below the surface were totally worth it. Floating in that clear water, it was impossible not to be in awe of the One who made it all.
After drying off we headed to Snappers for lunch—a seafood lover’s dream…or nightmare, depending on your taste. Some dove headfirst into shrimp, fish, and conch! Others went for the safe bet, chicken. After lunch, we headed back to our home base for some much-needed rest time, but the break didn’t last too long—soon we were heading back up the hill to play with the kids again. Soccer, laughter, and bubbles are valuable tools when speaking the language of play.
As the sun went down, we gathered for our evening devotional—this time on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. NONE of them got burned, unlike some of the ones that were with us on the boat. The story was read in both English and Spanish, a reminder that God’s provision is not limited by culture, language, or fire. Just like He was with them in the furnace, He is with them in every moment of their life.
And just when we thought the night was winding down, Orsy surprised us with a traditional Honduran meal called Tapado, a rich and flavorful stew with coconut milk, seafood, and bananas. It was a taste of culture, home, and hospitality all in one pot.
After dinner, we said our good nights to the kids and walked back down the hill. Not bad for a "rest day."
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