We point a Spotlight on our Logistics Team Leader
The key to a well-organized mission trip is logistics & communication. Bringing the right people, tools, and resources together to increase the impact of our mission trip. Eddie Tanuz has boldly accepted this challenge to help make the lives of our missionaries and the people that we serve simpler, pleasant and more productive.
In an attempt to share a few thoughts for our newsletter, I initially faltered with the question as to why I participate with the Honduras Mission trip? I can honestly say that my first mission trip was more of an accident then a calling. You see, in early 2018 I was a new member of St. Anthony’s & by luck, I had the pleasure of meeting several members of previous missionary trips. I was extremely impressed by their kindness & passion to help those less fortunate & when I was asked to help, I just couldn’t say no.
Looking back now, I can honestly say that I was blessed to be given the opportunity to help. I believe most people are good at heart & want to help the needy. And for most of my life I’ve been lucky in that I’ve been in a position to help others. But without question, having participated in two missionary trips to Honduras has allowed me the opportunity to build on my faith.
It’s hard to describe the experience except to say; traveling there I have never felt closer to God. As the missionaries arrive & the work begins, there is something really special that happens within the communities of La Colonia, Las Brisas, Esperancita and El Mirador. And to watch as the doctors and dentists help so many people or to see firsthand the members of the Catechetical team bring so many smiles and joy to the lives of those children is nothing short of a miracle. The people of those small mountain communities are truly thankful for our help.
I am proud to have played a small part in the success of the last 2-trips & if God willing, I look forward to many more in the future.
If there is an interest on anyone’s part to participate, I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss the specifics of the Honduras Mission trips.
~Bendiciones, Eddie