Kim's Thoughts

by Kim Mayberry

There is so much to be said about this Honduran trip, I hardly know where to begin. I can say that this has been a wonderful and memorable experience, and I am fortunate to have had this opportunity.

I had always thought I would like to go on a mission trip, particularly a medical one. I knew some trips were coming up and was happy to find out there was a place for me. I signed up, and then thought, "What in the world have I done?" I had so many doubts, and there was that fear of the unknown. I wondered how my family could possibly get along without me, and what my father would think about the entire idea. I wondered if I could afford to go, and then someone at work asked me if I could afford not to go. Where would we stay? Would we be able to eat the food? Would we stay safe and healthy? I had to remind myself what I know to be true. I was not in control, but God was, and He already had all the details of the trip planned. All I had to do was to trust and obey. I had to turn it all over to the Lord, and know that He would take care of all of our needs.

The thing that impressed me most was how humble the Honduran people were and how grateful they were, for even the smallest things that we take for granted. We are so fortunate! For example, I cannot imagine having a headache and not having medicine to take or needing medical care and being turned away because I could not pay. This was the case with the people we saw. People walked for miles and waited for hours to get their needs met, while we complain when we have to wait, even for a short while in the U.S. This was quite humbling.
Again, this has been an experience I will never forget. I feel I know what is important. I worked hard and also had a lot of fun. I want to thank everyone that prayed for us and helped in any way to make this mission trip possible.