Guest Post by Intern Erin

For the past month I, Erin, have had the pleasure of living with the McCanns and basically invading their lives to hopefully help out with their girls so they can be freed to do ministry. We have had a ton of fun and I will miss them greatly when I leave on Friday. Here is my tribute to Sean, Lindsey, Lucy, and Ellie.

10 Things I’ve Learned about Life and Parenting in Honduras

1. It amazing how easy it can be to solve the problems of a crying baby. If only someone could solve my problems by sticking a sippy cup or toy in front of me.
2. We recently learned from a Honduran friend that one of the keys to successful cooking in Honduras is the blender.
3. Household and personal items such as cups, spoons, t.v. remotes and chapstick sometimes make the best toys.
4. Oscillating fans are a miracle product.
5. Potty training takes time, patience, lots of jellybeans, and a sense of humor. Potty training in Honduras means that bushes and roadsides are acceptable places to “go potty”.
6. If the government goes awry on a Sunday morning, church will probably be cancelled, but Pizza Hut will be open for business.
7. When in doubt, bring up Elmo.
8. The need for car seats, in some situations, is flexible.
9. Water wings are also a miracle product.
10. Being a parent is not easy, but totally worth it.

Here’s to a great month.