Loma de Luz
Greetings from Honduras... The Scace family outside the hospital. The light on the hill... For the past two weeks, the Scace family had the honor of serving with the Cornerstone Foundation at their hospital, Loma de Luz. Loma de Luz and their surrounding foster children’s center and bilingual Christian school are situated on the coast of mainland Honduras near the town of Balfate, Colon. It is a beautiful mix of mountainous jungles, tropical flora, and spectacular beaches. One of the many beautiful views from the campus. With all the surrounding beauty of this area, though, comes poverty, crime, and major disparities. Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Latin America and access to health care, schools, and clean water continues to plague its citizens. Hence, Loma de Luz, the “light on the hill”, was started in 1991 by Dr. Jeff and Roseanne McKenney in response to the lack of healthcare within a day’s travel. It has grown over the years to include the foster children’s
