First off, thank you for the travelers that journeyed with us to get us here. It was so hard to say goodbye to each of you, but the journey has begun and it is so right!
Ava's Return...
Wow! I have never seen Ava quiet, until last night. As we drove up to the orphanage last night, the kids were all chanting "Ava, Ava, Ava." As we carried her in, she was immediatiely taken and passed around. Her eyes were huge! As she was carried around the orphanage there was a large crowd following her.
As to how she is handling it all...tonight as we we FaceTimed with PeePaw and MeeMaw, she said..."
"I love Haiti and I am a Supertar." Please pray for humility!
Jordan's Reaction
This was one I was unsure about. But I can honestly say after 24 hours, he is doing quiet well. Today he gave one of his trains away to a little boy that was crying. Tonight before dinner, I leaned upon a fence and watched him play his heart out with other kids. A huge thank you to Christine Bogdanoff, she has been awesome with him.
Terah's Reaction
Terah as we suspected is in her element. Walking around holding kids, chilling with the other missionary kids, and being Terah, is the best way to describe her. We had a moment today...as she was walking away from bringing me water, she called out..."Daddy, this is our life!" To which I responded..."What do you think beautiful?" She said with huge smile, "I LOVE IT!"
Christi's Reaction
It goes without saying that Christi loves this country. Almost 8 years ago she stepped in Haiti for the first time and has not been able to get it out of our soul ever since. She is my hero. The way she pours out with love and service to all around her is so amazing! I love you sweetie.
My Reaction
Dude! How can I sum it up in a short enough version that you will actually read it? Let's just say the Scriptures are so alive here. I am in love with my Jesus! What he allowed me to walk through in just today is humbling! God, thank you for calling us here!
Mwen remem ou!
(We love you!)
As I was reading Terah's reaction I could see the look on her face and hear her saying those words! Absolutely love it! I am excited to read/see the next six months as they unfold.
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Love you all!
Ashlie
I loved our mission trip to Haiti and getting to work with children. We'll be praying for y'all!
ReplyDeleteWords can not truly express how full my heart is for our God that called you to follow and your awesome family that did follow! Praying daily for all of you! I am so excited for all of you, and enjoy reading each day as you truly are the hands and feet of Jesus!
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