Felix Ariel Hernandez Medrano was born on April 3, 1994 in El Progresso, Honduras. We don't know the full circumstances of the first few years of his life, but at age 5 he was rescued and given the hope of a future in Faith Home. He ran from the van upon arrival at Faith Home and hugged the tree by the dining hall as if holding on for dear life.
As Ariel grew into a tall, dark and handsome young man, he enjoyed the opportunities Faith Home provided. He had a beautiful smile that melted hearts. He worked hard even though he suffered from asthma. He loved to play soccer, drink pepsi, share with others and hang out with friends. After Little Angels school, he attended a technical school in San Pedro. When he worked with the medical teams, you could see God's heart flowing through him. Ariel left Faith Home last year, after turning 18, and was currently living in San Manuel.
As Ariel grew into a tall, dark and handsome young man, he enjoyed the opportunities Faith Home provided. He had a beautiful smile that melted hearts. He worked hard even though he suffered from asthma. He loved to play soccer, drink pepsi, share with others and hang out with friends. After Little Angels school, he attended a technical school in San Pedro. When he worked with the medical teams, you could see God's heart flowing through him. Ariel left Faith Home last year, after turning 18, and was currently living in San Manuel.
Ariel had a new job in Tegucigalpa and Hector was to take him to the bus at 6am on Monday. He was so excited about this new opportunity and the changes that would follow in his life. Tragically, Ariel was murdered in his sleep just 2 days before this new juncture in his life.
Please pray with us as we seek peace and help the children cope with the loss of their 'brother'. We may never understand why, we can only trust in God's amazing love that will carry us through the days ahead and remind us of the value of Ariel's life.
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| Ariel's first Christmas at Faith Home |
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| Ariel working with the Med team this summer |
