Day 6 - Maggie's Story

We toured a bit today (took a boat to an island in Lake Nicaragua - beautiful). Thought I'd not give you the Cook's tour - not too enlightening. I won't show you any photos either (Forgot the camera at the staff house). Thought I'd tell you about Maggie.

Maggie's a Poultry Science major at Texas A&M. She went to Honduras with her brother (Tex) a few years ago to drill a water well with Living Water. She and her brother had a wonderful time - enjoyed the people, especially the children. Tex had a special joy playing with the kids - they loved him, and he loved the children.

A little over 2 years ago, at age 15, Tex committed suicide.

Maggie came on this trip with Living Water to dedicate a well in his memory, because of his love for the children in Central America, and the joy he felt serving them.

Maggie's a strong young woman - we didn't realize the underlying purpose of her trip with us until Wednesday, when the plaque was placed in the wet cement pad at the well site. She played joyously with the kids, and taught hygiene, sanitation, and Bible lessons to them and the women of the community we served. She's not letting the sorrow of the loss of her brother overwhelm her but is addressing it with the love of the Lord. Maggie's a wonderful example to each of us.

Maggie's decided not to let Tex's memory be a negative one, but something that is dedicated to good, and to God's good purpose.

We love you Maggie.