August 26, 2008
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Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed. -Storm Jameson
Well, I’m back from visiting my dear, sweet homeland…it was beauty and pain in so many ways…I miss it already. Loved my time there…and even though it was desperately hard to leave my little kiddos again on Saturday morning, I’m glad I went, and I don’t regret it one bit.
I think I may have made it a little harder for them as well…bringing so many memories with me…sometimes change can hurt really bad…if it’s a lot of change and sudden…even if it’s “good” change…
so yeah…I’ll shut up now and provide you people with some of the pics I took while I was down there…To start off with, I’m posting some that I took a looong time ago…but I feel like I haven’t posted any of the people that are around me NOW…seem to be living in the past a bit, so I wanna post some of the time I went skiing with Michael’s…it was so much fun, and I’m getting to know some amazing people here in VA and I love the youth group. I don’t have pics of all of them, just the ones we went skiing with but yeah…here are a few.
There’s Michael (and the sunset=) he drove the boat and gave us pointers on how to ski better. Thanks for taking us Michael!!
Lacey and Charlotte…two of the funnest girls here. Love hanging out with them!!
Carmie reminds me of my little sis Harmony…
Lacey and Brittany…Brittany’s a BLAST!! =)
Lacey being funny
Me skiing…
Ok. And now for HONDURAS!!!!
I got to spend a lot of time with my little sisters…
Yossi…walking out of my pic
Harjay!!
Ninfa…sweetness.
Lidia…she got tired of me taking pics of her…I think everyone did!
Another one of Harmony…
mmm…
Went to school with Jamie, and had the pleasure of meeting some of the most beautiful children I’ve ever seen…I completely lost all semblence of control and simply gave myself over to taking all the pics I could. Here are only a FEW of them.
This little guy totally stole my heart.
Her curls were soooo cute! She’d pull one of them like that and then let go and it would just SNAP back up…so sweet=)
Change of subject=)
Betcha can’t tell what that is!! Ok ok…I know I’m weird, but that’s HONDURAS crap…so it’s SPECIAL!!
Roadkill…
Harjy…being silly.
first try…
told him to smile and this is the result!
Reunited once again…
Got to have a sleepover with my girls. Brought back memories (times had with just me and them=), and we had a blast…that’s them…eating chips and drinking pop…things you do when you have a sleepover, you know.
The next morning…thought this was such a classic pic of Yossi!
Don’t know how to spell this little guy’s name, but these little lizards are the only ones I can tolerate, and I actually think they’re kinda cute sometimes…if they’re far enough away ha!
Galen…my protector while I was down there…(He did a very good job, in case any of you people were wondering.
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Got to see Hannah…it was so good to see you again…wish we coulda had more time together…but I’m thankful for the little bit we could squeeze in there. I love you!
Also got to see JD. I had wanted to see him very badly…so spending a whole afternoon with him was amazing. Got to catch up on his life a little, and even though I was supposedly not allowed to take a camera in there, I asked one of the “leaders” (using my wheedling ways), and he gave in quite nicely…so I was ecstatic about that! I miss him again already…but I see how he’s maturing and getting older in so many ways…and I like that. He’s in a Teen Challenge school…lots of Bible study…lots of rules and discipline…he’s having to grow up quickly…but I think it’s good…even if he does hate it and wants to go home…He’s been there for 2 months…and it’s a whole year all together…but after 2 more months he can go home and visit every month…he’s really looking forward to that.=)
“My” house…it hurts…
Eva and Desiree. Don’t know if you’re ever on my xanga, Eva, but just want to let you know that I LOVE you. It was hard to go down…thinking of someone that is taking my mom’s place…and maybe even my place too…but if I’d have to choose anyone…it’d be you. I love the way you relate to my little brothers and sisters…the way you love them…how you’ve won them over…I know it must have been extrememely hard at first…I admire you so much…for all you must have gone through in the process. Thanks for taking care of them as you do…thankyou, thankyou, thankyou.
Eva and Harjay…
Desi…posing for me. Her cuteness bout takes my breath away!
Galen…and one of his little fans.
More fans.
AND more…I love the way she’s peeking around his arm like that.
My beautiful friend Jamie…was so good to be with you again…I love you…
Cristian Ariel.
Josseline Alejandra.
Yolanda Elizabeth.
Harmony Elizabeth.
Got to see Flory…
My crazy sisters!
And for those of you who are interested, this is my room. Did it in black and white. Gotta say I love it a lot.
The painting that started it all. =)
My ”friend wall” aka closet doors with pics pasted on them! =)
Oh. And my two AMAZING brothers…
Ryan.
And Willy.
Bought me THIS camera. I am in love with the amazing pics I can take…thanks guys. It’s the best gift I’ve ever gotten. Period. I think what I love most about it, is that it was so spontaneous on their part…no special occasion really…and I just feel so loved and special because of it. Thankyou so much!!
I don’t know if I have time, but I wanna post a line of pics that I’ve taken with that camera…so yeah…we’ll see.
Ok…that’s it for now. Have a beautiful week everyone!! =)
Me.
Comments (33)
ahh haaa.. ok… i love lacey and brittany too
thanks for posting pics of them 
and yes.. waiting in anticipation for honduras.. i almost commented today that you should hurry up and post them.. but i see you are in the process of it.. so i won’t bother.. 
Enjoyed your pics. Understand how you feel about change…I went through some big changes rather suddenly too. But just remember that even if circumstances and people change, God doesn’t. He’ll always be there for you with open arms. : ) Debra
Aww, Beth, I miss you! Glad you made lots of friends and had a good time in Honduras. ~Tonia
Ok, your pics are BEYOND gorgeous! and so..so… absolutly beautiful?! I think I’m gonna steal every single one! muwahahaah!!!=)
Ok, that was little weird.. haha, I think I’ve been hanging out with some “certian” people to much.. Lol!!=)
But yea, I’m so glad to hear that you had an awesome time down there.. I love you.. and I’m not gonna stop praying.. EVER!
You are truly the best..=) Te amo again.. Kris~
Your room.. WOW!!!!!!!!! its even more beautiful then I was expecting..=) I love it!!!=)
Tears…what a flood of memories and mix of emotions. And what precious bunch of awesome kids! Thanks so much for the pics!
I could spend all day looking at these pics and others that you took. I won’t even try to describe how I feel because I couldn’t. Beth I am so proud of you. You love Honduras and miss it because you spent so many carefree years there. May God give you the grace to accept the things we cannot change and look forward to the future with a sense of adventure at being in the center of God’s will, knowing He never abandons his own no matter where they live. Do not look at the road but to Jesus who is the way. love you -Mom
I could look at your pics all day. and maybe a couple days in a row. Words couldn’t describe my feelings. Beth I am so proud of you. I am glad you could visit. You love Honduras because a lot of your child hood was lived there. may God give you grace to accept the things you can’t change. And may you now look to the future with a sense of adventure and purpose knowing God never abandons us no matter where we live. Live in the center of His will always. Love you Mom
oh- and btw.. i’m lovin your room!
also.. i think i want to come visit you- and … i think we should go down and visit rosie while she’s here
what do you think of that idea?
I Really enjoyed the pix… Some very Cute Kids… Your post really makes me miss Honduras… I am praying for you and your Family… God Bless
Oh Beth I am so glad you got to go! As I was looking at your post I could almost imagine the adrenaline rush you lived off of while down their. Trying to squeeze in as many memories and fun times as you possibly could! Continue looking ahead.
Love your room! The pic is awesome! Love, Donna
I love your pictures! I told Galen I want to see them once he gets them. It makes me want to visit Honduras even more then I already did. I’ve been after John for a while about taking me down for a visit. I know it’s killing him too. He wants to go so bad. Hopefully next spring. I can only imagine how bittersweet it must have been for you…
Wow! What awesome, loving brothers you have! I loved the pictures in the post before this too. So bright and colorful. I especially liked the first one and the last one.
Love your room too. The black and white is so classy. Don’t know why those colors never popped into my head before. I’ve been wanting to redo our bedroom for a while but yeah, black and white wouldn’t really work cause our furniture isn’t black. And yeah I’ll shut up now. Thanks for the update.
love love love your pics!!!!!!!!!
Wow they have all grown up so much, since I last seen them… k, well you have a good week!!!
Love ya ~Tonya
Love all your pics and wow, your bedroom is beautiful! You have great taste. : ) Debra
So you’re from the Honduras? And in Virgina? How did that happen, if I could ask?
I feel for you having to leave your homeland and brothers/sisters-I’m sorry! It’s part of what makes coming home, and leaving, so bittersweet…all the love and memories. Families are wonderful, and this is such a reminder.
(btw-I LOVE the quote at the top of this entry. Wonderful.)
love,
bethany
You’ve got some really awesome pics! Kinda makes me a little more excited to go down in a few weeks=) And I’m loving your room! It looks so…classy…=) Stay strong, my friend! Praying for you, Thellie
Your room is so cool!!!! Looks awesome!! Wow…I’m getting tired of purple…looking at your cool place doesn’t help it along!
Blessings, Shana
i really enjoyed ur pics. i like ur room, very cool.
I’m glad you had such a good time in Honduras! That is so neat that your brothers gave you that camera. I know you are going to love it because I sure love mine like that. I miss you! ~Melody
o beth, i LOVE the pics, the ones of harjy and jolanda are so cute and of course the nature scenes, flowers, and by far, the moon!!! i love it! your brothers ought to feel fully rewarded seeing you such a pro and taking so much joy in “capturing the moment”. and your love for honduras and all the people there just shone through pure and strong. Stay strong and keep your focus!!! and your life will never be without moments of joy and fulfillment, even if it brings intense pain at the same time. i love you. -Ruby
@Michael - My Dear Michael…thanks for the comment…I just had a brilliant idea. You want me to get a cd of pics together for you? I’ve got a letter from Harmony for you…and once I finally send it, I could send a cd of pics along with it…you interested in that? I’m half-tempted to not do it and just say I’ll wait till I see you again then I can go through them WITH you…but I don’t know if I’m gonna see you again anytime soon, so I won’t make you wait that long. =) So yeah…tell me what you think.
Me.
@camillezimm - Hey! You coming out here sounds like an AWESOME plan!!! I want to see you again…really bad.
Te amo.
Me.
@WutsABoy2Do - thanks so much for the prayers, Bobby…means a lot. I know what you mean about missing Honduras…don’t it just capture your heart? I mean, I know it does it even for visitors…and I know you were there…and went through stuff there…that probably make it more special…but yeah. It’s thoroughly in my blood by now…and I think it’ll always be home for me…you planning on visiting again anytime soon?=)
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@jnita - I keep getting the feeling that I’m REALLY missing out…not knowing you very well. =)
Glad you liked my pics…and my room. Yeah…didn’t reall think of black and white either till I saw that painting and just had to have it. After that, it all just came together…hope you come up with something you love in that room of yours!! =)
Oh, and you HAVE to go to Honduras!! It’s the most beautiful place in the world…(*grin*, I can’t really say that in all honesty, since I haven’t been everywhere…YET…but I’m thinking that even after I travel the world…Honduras will still be the best…ha=) maybe that’s just cuz it possesses me heart and soul…and it’s HOME…wish so bad I could somehow go along to watch you experience “mi paiz” for the first time…you’ll love it…I just know you will. Oh, and I can see how John would be missing it by now…I hear it’s been a while for him…even longer than almost everyone else in his family…so yeah…hope it works out for you guys…and that you have a marvelous time…which you WILL…there is no doubt. =)
Have you gotten that camera you’ve been dreaming about yet? Hope so…or that you can get it SOON. =)
Love ya,
Beth
@calledN2life - Guess what…I love your site. Have been getting almost addicted…it feeds me.
Hm…well, to answer your question…I could almost write a book about all that. It’s a long…very very painful story…that is kinda hard to talk about…but if you really want to know (and you’ll have to tell me=) I’ll message you about it sometime! =)
Glad you like the quote! =)
me.
@nvrenufcoffee - You’re going down? That’s awesome. How long? You staying in Erandique? Hope you have a wonderful, fulfilling time!
Me.
@Melody Brubaker - Yeah. I DO love it!! =) Hey…so when am i gonna see you people again? I miss you.
Me=)
@BigD29 - Thanks Ruby…loved your comments…all of them. =) Makes me miss you. =(
I love you.
me
@jnita - oh! And the first pic on the other post…Galen gets the credit for atleast part of it. I took that one, but it was his idea to lie on his back and take pics of the sun through the leaves of that particular tree…so yeah. Just thought I’d say that he gets most of the credit cuz of the way his mind works…with his wonderful ideas lol. =) I kinda REALLY miss him.=)
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@maripositas313-I’m glad you enjoy my site! That makes me happy!
Yes, I would still LOVE to hear your story! Please do message me about your story!
God bless,
bethany
Beth… ok… big sis is just about crying. The pics are awesome. I love your room and I wanna come sit in it with you and talk for five days.
I love you… so much.
@pdweaver - Oh my dear Leeny…now little sis is just about crying…5 days sounds perfect…wish so bad that were possible. Come visit!! Even if it’s only for a little while, I’d just so LOVE to see you…talk with you…hug you. I miss you…can you tell?=)
te amo.
me.