Guess what? Mary Faith has officially been in Honduras for over a year. Time flies when you’re juggling… well, just about everything.
And that’s exactly how she describes this season of life.
“Last year, when I was brand new, I mostly sat in front of the computer,” she shared. “I went out with teams for a day or two every now and then, but I was usually in the office.”
Mary Faith has traded in her “newbie at a desk” role for something much more hands-on. During the recent stretch of team visits, she spent nearly three weeks out in the field — driving teams to remote villages, helping with backpack distributions, and connecting with the children and families Sowers4Pastors serves.
And yes, she genuinely enjoyed being behind the wheel. Not everyone can say they relish navigating rugged roads to remote communities, but Mary Faith isn’t exactly aiming for “ordinary.”
One bonus of all that time on the road? Spanish practice.
Mary Faith has continued her online classes twice a week, but real-life conversations took things to another level. She teamed up with Jenny, a Honduran staff member who is working on her English, and the two formed a perfect language-learning partnership — helping each other grow one conversation at a time.
Of course, while she was fully embracing her “team driver/backpack distribution” hat, she knew another one was waiting for her back at the office.
And now… it’s back on.
With team season wrapped up, Mary Faith has returned to her desk to tackle one of the ministry’s biggest behind-the-scenes tasks: updating children’s profiles and uploading new photos. While all the time-sensitive profiles have already been completed, she’s determined to get as many finished as possible before her next big adventure.
Because coming up soon — she’s heading to North Carolina.
Mary Faith will be traveling in May to welcome her very first grandchild (and yes, she is appropriately excited about this promotion to “Grandma”). She plans to spend several weeks soaking in that sweet new role before shifting into a full schedule of stateside responsibilities.
And it’s not exactly a light itinerary.
While in the U.S., she’ll be renewing her passport and driver’s license, attending a reunion in Pennsylvania, celebrating a wedding in California, and traveling to raise ministry support. If you’re in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Arizona, or possibly parts of the Midwest, there may be an opportunity to connect. She would love to speak at churches or even meet one-on-one with anyone interested in learning more about her work.
Meanwhile, back in Honduras — or at least partially — there are still a few moving pieces. A dental team is scheduled to arrive in May, and Mary Faith hopes to be there to help host them at the ministry house. However, as with all things involving babies, the timeline may have its own opinions.
Thankfully, there’s a plan.
With a helpful suggestion from Kirstin, Mary Faith is now scanning child profile information to her Google Drive, allowing her to continue working remotely while she’s in the States. The hats may change locations — but they’re definitely not being set down.
In the middle of all this activity, there was also a much-needed pause.
In March, between team visits, Mary Faith made a six-hour drive to attend a missionary retreat. She described the experience simply as “a lifesaver.” It gave her the chance to rest, reset, and return with renewed energy for everything ahead.
And that’s really the story of this season.
More hats. More movement. More responsibility.
But also more connection, more growth, and more moments of seeing exactly where she’s meant to be.
Because whether she’s behind a desk, behind the wheel, or somewhere in between, Mary Faith is right where she needs to be — faithfully serving, one hat at a time.
- posted by Christi
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