We had a great New Year's Eve at the Ranch. In line with Honduran tradition, we had an "old year man" which is much like a scarecrow, and blew him up to welcome in the new year. I had heard of this and was quite excited to see it all play out before me
. On the 30th, shortly after returning to Honduras I went over to one of the boys houses to help stuff "Cornelius Hatcher" (as the boys affectionately called the old year man) with straw, news paper and fire crackers. Before Cornelius passed away with the old year we gave him the privilege of driving the busito (van.) On New 
Year's Eve we had a "drive in movie" up at the soccer field followed by a bonfire and the blowing up of "old year man," who had the verse of promise for the next year proudly on his front. The verse was Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." I felt that the verse was very appropriate for the new year. No matter what happened in the last year, we are still straining forward, looking to God for what is next, to what He is calling us to. I look forward to seeing what God has in store for this next year!
2 comments:
What a fun tradition. I am glad you got to experience that holiday in a different culture. The verse is great because we are always pressing towards the goal and a new year helps us to redefine and rethink how we are living our lives. I am proud of you and miss you.
Mom
Oh, Jessi, that sounds like such an exciting way to let go of the old year and welcome a new beginning! It was wonderful to see you, while you were home. It is obvious that you are enjoying your work and the children that have become so dear to you. We shall watch with eagerness to see God's leadership work in your life during this new year. You are precious in HIS sight, and in ours. Just know that we love you and pray for you. Lynn and Frank
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