Sorry I'm a day late..y'all won't hold it against me right?? I hope not haha :)
This week has been very exciting and eventful!
- On Thursday, we got two more kids at our rescue orphanage!! (You will meet them in a second.) That makes six happy kids who all get to go to school and eat three times a day! Yay Jesus!
- On Sunday, we were on our way to church and broke down for a good hour on a pretty dangerous road. It was very different from breaking down in the states..instead of people automatically knowing to get over when there is a car broken down, you have to create "traffic cones," So, they go get bushes and lay them in the road to guide traffic away....bushes...as traffic cones...what. the. heck. lol But we got it fixed and got home before we got robbed ;)
- On Monday, the lady who cleans our clothes brought her son with her, and while she wasn't looking, he got into the bleach and drank some. He is probably 13 months so he didn't know any better, but he was crying and saying that his belly hurt. So sad. He is ok though!
- Tuesday we got a washing machine!!! (Can I get a amen?!) and I got to drive in traffic lol..I thought I was going to crash! Junior is in the back saying "just pull out and show them your intensions!" I said "uhhhh, I'm American and you don't just pull out when there are cars everywhere!" luckily, we didn't die and I got us across the street haha
- And today we are picking up the first mission team of the summer! So excited to be able to talk to people who I can actually understand. #thestruggleisreal
{So now} its time to meet the crew. The kids that come over every day and make me never want to leave this place. The ones that stole my heart last time I was here and never gave it back. The ones that keep me laughing and make me feel like I'm at home. The ones that....ok ok, I'll shut up and get to the kids :))
>>First, this is Mackenlove. She has been the only girl at the rescue orphanage up until last Thursday. She is quiet and soft spoken, she can sew like no ones business, she is motherly, and has a heart of gold. Even though we can't always communicate, we have so much fun together!
<<This is Mackenlove's twin brother, Mackendy. He has had a rough time this past year and was close to death. His colon ruptured into his stomach and he was dealthy ill for a few months. Thankfully Shanika was here to nurse him back to health! He is now a strong young man who loves the Lord and is full of energy all the time! We are so thankful for God's faithfulness and watching out for him because he is a joy to have around.
>>Then there is Fritzon. Back when he was at the old orphanage, he was the one that led the boys in worship every night. Worship is his passion and I catch him singing all the time, it's beautiful. He truly has the joy of the Lord as well. He is always laughing and making everyone laugh. He is a gift and I always call him my wittle baby..I don't think he likes it haha
<<This is Robenson. He has such a gift for making things. He has taught himself how to make bracelets and he sells them whenever there is a team here. He has made up to seventy dollars in one week with a team! He is also in sewing class with the other kids and is excelling rapidly. He made a whole dress the other day. So proud of him. :)
>>And finally, this is Rolando and Judith. These are our two new "babies" at the orphanage. They are both still adjusting to the reality that there will be food on the table three times a day, so whenever there is food, they eat until their little tummies cant hold anymore.
They both have parents but haven't heard from them in over seven years. Their uncle has been taking care of them since the last orphanage they were in. He didn't have a job and could barely feed them, so they are now ours :)
Rolando is a huge snugger and wants to just hold your hand or lay on you.
Judith is a girly girl who paints her nails every day! She says she wants to make Barbies when she grows up :)
{So} that is the crew that I always talk about! They are all unique and so precious. They are all a joy and I can't imagine my life without any of them!
Be on the look out for my blog post next week! I'll be sharing about leading the first mission team and what life is like with people here! I'm sure I'll be learning a whole lot...especially with sharing a room with SIX girls. #helpmeJesus
Thank you once again for your prayers and continued support through this summer!
\\//God Bless\\//
