We rode a short distance to the high school and then sat inside. A parent spoke to us about how thankful he is that his child is part of the Scholarship program. I was able to talk to the kids and tell them how proud we are of their accomplishments and hopeful that they would continue their education after they graduate.

I asked how many planned to go on to college and was pleasantly surprised that most of the Seniors raised their hands. I asked the graduating class to step outside so that I could have a photo of them. I met the high school teacher there and asked to see the computer lab.

It is quite spacious and has over 20 computers that are all networked with each other, but not the Internet. Many of the computers are not in working order. Also, the teacher explained that they have to double-up when they have lab as there are not enough computers. I told him that I would place a request to my family and friends for any unused computers and then ship them down for the lab. I'm really hopeful that I can come through for them.

Word must have spread quickly that I was in Urraco because when I got to the gate of Benigno's home, many children were waiting. As soon as I got off the bus, I remembered many of the names... and then I was tested by several and sure enough, I couldn't remember all of their names. I received many hugs and Kebi even gave me a kiss. It feels so good to be here. I didn't even take my stuff up to the room right away-- I went out to play with the kids!

Darkness comes early here in Honduras. We went to Lupe's restaurant for our dinner. After dinner, Lupe and I danced as did Jessica, Andreas, Arnol and Johnnie who sat in the restaurant waiting for us to finish our meals.

After dinner, David, the kids and I all walked to church for mass. The kids all sat with me in one row and in a short time, Katherine joined us. I'm always impressed when I go to Mass here with how much energy the people have. Even the kids are following along and singing. Not something you find back home. After communion, I'm thinking it's about time to go and people turn around and begin to look at me.

David, sitting behind me, leaned forward, saying that they would like us to come to the front of the church to say something. So Kathryn, David and I went up front, where I was handed the microphone. I asked David what they want me to say and he told me "Anything."

So through David, as my translator, I introduced myself and told them about this being my third time to visit Urraco and that I really love the people here and the town of Urraco. I then passed the microphone to Katherine and she rambled some stuff off in Spanish and then the people clapped. Although I'm not comfortable speaking in front of people, it was an honor to be asked.

I'm rooming with David. We both went to bed early last night, around 9:00 p.m. Our room is very warm but I'm still wearing sweatpants, trying to avoid getting the mosquito bites on my legs that become infected. This happened the last two times I was here.

I woke up several times during the night but stayed in bed until I heard the roosters around 4:30 a.m. At that time, I began typing my Journal.

It's now Monday night and we had a very busy day today. Shortly after daybreak, I went outside and found one little girl, about 2 years old, playing by herself in the street. I went over and she immediately ran into her yard. I showed her from a distance that I had a tablet with crayons. I drew on the paper with a bright color to encourage her to come out.

She came towards me and I gave her a crayon and paper, and patted the ground beside me for her to sit down. She did. Soon, her brother, about 3 years old, came out and I gave him some paper and a crayon. Johnnie came down off the hill as other kids began waking up. It was wonderful to see about 6 or 8 kids just sitting there so quietly drawing pictures.

I took some photos of them drawing and can't wait to see how they turn out. I counted out enough 'gorros' (hats) and handed them out to the small group while they were drawing. Some of the children that are in the scholarship program were getting ready for school and stopped on their way. Jessica showed up in her uniform and so I got a photo of her. I am sponsoring Jessica the whole way through High School if she agrees to go.

It was then time to go to Lupe's Restaurant for breakfast. The van was waiting but I wanted to walk, in order to give me time to spend with the kids. They held my hand and hung onto me one way or another.

For breakfast we had pancakes, bananas and coffee. While at breakfast, we talked about what all we had to do today. We discussed going to visit three elementary schools: El Cayo, Mealer and Guaymas.

Since it's quite a long ride, we boarded the van and left right after breakfast from Lupe's for our first visit, El Cayo.

I spoke at all three schools telling them that we are very proud of them for going to school and hopeful that they will all continue with the program. If their desire is to get an education, ProPapa will be sure to get the sponsors.