This summer I was presented with the opportunity to go on a mission trip to the mountains of honduras. When I accepted this opportunity I was not aware of the effect it would have on my life and character. Honduras is a third world country with one of the highest murder rates in the world. The violence and poverty have a huge impact on Honduran society. Things that we take for granted, such as indoor plumbing, is a foreign luxury to the people of honduras. Before traveling to Honduras I expected it to be depressing. I expected the people to be anxious about foreigners entering their villages and homes. However, the families I met in honduras were the most generous and accepting people I have ever encountered. Unfortunately, I contracted pneumonia
