We were fortunate enough to have Ray Thompsett, a.k.a. "El Rey" coming with us again this trip. This is his third trip with the Manos team. We are not sure if he really likes doing mission work or if he just likes to spend his birthdays with us. Rey, hope you had a great Honduran birthday (again)!.
This year Ray had his most acclaimed soccer clinic for the kids in the neighborhood. He had about 40 kids showing up to play FUTBOL. As you know, Honduran kids are totally passionate about the game and they would show up anytime, anywhere where there is a soccer ball. Ray had the challenge of having kids with a wide range of ages (including adults). Not matter what, Ray handled everything beautifully and was able to have a very successful training session and two 20-minute period game. The kids had a blast!
We had our very own Manos de Dios groupy Gerlain acting as the official referee during the game. Gerlain is the kind of kid that walks around holding his official FIFA rules and regulations booklet that he likes to read in his spare time. He actually did a great job.
I will also like to thank David Santos and Daniel Bonilla for coming all the way from Tegucigalpa to help with the futbol clinic. They both love futbol so they really enjoyed helping out with the kids. I really enjoyed watching the whole scene during the game. The kids were having a great time playing; Gerlain was playing the part of his life as a referee; the adult futbol players were cheering the kids and keeping track of the time because they couldn't wait to get on with their own game; and Ray doing what he does best, just absorbing it all.
Ray, we love having you in our team. I hope that your "dad" Chitt gets to come next time. He really needs to come to keep you in line.
This year Ray had his most acclaimed soccer clinic for the kids in the neighborhood. He had about 40 kids showing up to play FUTBOL. As you know, Honduran kids are totally passionate about the game and they would show up anytime, anywhere where there is a soccer ball. Ray had the challenge of having kids with a wide range of ages (including adults). Not matter what, Ray handled everything beautifully and was able to have a very successful training session and two 20-minute period game. The kids had a blast!
We had our very own Manos de Dios groupy Gerlain acting as the official referee during the game. Gerlain is the kind of kid that walks around holding his official FIFA rules and regulations booklet that he likes to read in his spare time. He actually did a great job.
I will also like to thank David Santos and Daniel Bonilla for coming all the way from Tegucigalpa to help with the futbol clinic. They both love futbol so they really enjoyed helping out with the kids. I really enjoyed watching the whole scene during the game. The kids were having a great time playing; Gerlain was playing the part of his life as a referee; the adult futbol players were cheering the kids and keeping track of the time because they couldn't wait to get on with their own game; and Ray doing what he does best, just absorbing it all.
Ray, we love having you in our team. I hope that your "dad" Chitt gets to come next time. He really needs to come to keep you in line.
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