Good-bye's

This week I weeped tears of sadness. I can't remember the last time I cried to the point of not being able to talk. I couldn't get another word out of my mouth. This happened while I was at the camp, but my tears weren't over any of the children. This time my tears were over a new and highly treasured friend. I had to say good-bye to this friend, and this was one of the hardest things that I've had to do in a long time. When I started to cry he grabbed my hand and weeped with me. I felt his heart and his pain. He has taught me more in the last few weeks thn I've learned in years. He opened my eyes to how I should be living. By getting closer to him I truly feel that I know our Father on a more intimate level. His testimony taught me about the Fathers forgiveness, love, and amazing pursuit of my heart. I truly love this man like a dear brother. I've never seen someone so excited about serving our Father, yet so broken and ready to go home. I am amazed by his faith and life. I will never be the same after meeting him.



This past week we put on a VBS camp for all my beautiful little babies. It was wonderful. My days started at 6am and ended at 12pm. We didn't waste one minute of any given day. They were filled with swimming, studying the word, crafts, games, more swimming, girl talks, more swimming, and even time to sing and praise. The team that I met up with to put on the camp was from my home town. I'm pretty sure we all slept really hard when we finally got to lay our heads down. I saw amazing things happen in the hearts of the children, especially our older ones.
Another high light of my week was being able to meet my five year old little boy (through our extended family program). I have committed to pray, write, and love on this little boy until the end of my time. He is our newest child in the homes. The first few days all he did was frown. My mom encouraged me to just keep loving him. It took a few days for me to be able to get a smile out of him, but he was eventually giggling, running up to me when he would see me, and he even fell asleep in my arms by the pool. It was such a sweet moment. I can't wait to watch him grow up.
I was also given the chance to counsel a few children, which will continue throughout the next few days. It's been really fun, but frustrating since I don't speak the language. I am now determined to learn this native tongue. A good friend, Amanda Bryant, and I both are determined.
I arrived to a new city today. A city that is somewhat familiar. I love new things. I am excited about that, and about being able to eat western food tonight. These last few weeks my diet has consisted of rice, squid, shrimp (with the shell and all), liver, noodle soup, and seaweed. I really do love the food, but something familiar is going to taste great tonight.






My health is great so thank you for praying for me. I love it here. I am already thinking about the terrible flight home :(. The Father has taught me so much, and put so many new people in my life that I know will be lifelong friends. People that understand my heart, and love my people. It's so rejuvenating.