Well I know it's been a couple weeks since I posted last, things have been a little busy lately. As tomorrow approaches which is Easter Sunday, I am humbled that the fact 2011 years ago Christ gave his live for us and ROSE from the dead. Honestly, I didn't deserve it. I am a sinner just like everyone else in this world. As I was teaching the kids the story of Easter and asked them why we celebrate, Emma shouts proudly "He died on the cross and rose for my sins" It was such a sweet moment to know that we are training up Children to serve him and honor him and most importantly follow him.
I look back at my short 26 years in this life and think about Christ and all he has done in our life. He has saved me, redeemed me, forgave me of sin, washed me clean, made me whole and I am truely grateful and undeserving of this Love.
Thank you Jesus for loving us so much that you gave it all for us!!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
We made it to Sierra Leone~
(Sorry if this post has gramatical errors, but it's 2 am :)
We arrived late Friday night, we traveled by land, plane and boat to make it. We have so many funny stories just in the 24 hour period of travel. God blessed us with amazing flights, layovers, and just the trip in general has went great! We had specifically been praying to be bumbed up a seating class on our long 11 hr flight (God cares about our comfort LOL) because Jodi's hubby being so tall needs his leg room and it would be a great plus for us all to just be able to stretch out and get rest on this long journey. Well God not only answered that prayer he provided the front row seats of that section where we were all able to stretch our legs out completely and get great rest on the way here. Praise the Lord, I think I slept almost 6 of those 11 hours :) (That made this anxious momma one happy camper)
We arrived in Ghana (Erica is was great, will tell you all about it when we get home), and were united on our plane with about 15 chinese men dressed in suits with ties, and these pink neon hats. It was quite the comedy hour on our flight LOL
We got to the center today and was welcomed with a welcome ceremony performed by the kids and the staff. We are so blessed to be a part of an amazing organization, it blows me away everytime we come. From the staff at the airport to help us thru to the cleaning staff. They all are so happy and welcoming of us "White People"
Kevin noticed me right away and smiled really big and actually reached out his arms for me to hold him. He is only 2 and skypes with us once a week but it's been a year since I have actually held him and he REMEMBERS me :) He is jibber jabbering away all the time now.
William, oh our precious boy! We have prayed HARD for this day and I couldn't be happier, there is still work but we have definately made progress in the right direction. He was smiling ear to ear and had tears running down his face. He grabbed me and wouldn't let go, well of course that was until he saw uncle Reich LOL then he wouldn't let go of him. They both have been by our side all day and is pure joy to have our boys with us.
Tomorrow is church and I will try to update everyone tomorrow night!!
We arrived late Friday night, we traveled by land, plane and boat to make it. We have so many funny stories just in the 24 hour period of travel. God blessed us with amazing flights, layovers, and just the trip in general has went great! We had specifically been praying to be bumbed up a seating class on our long 11 hr flight (God cares about our comfort LOL) because Jodi's hubby being so tall needs his leg room and it would be a great plus for us all to just be able to stretch out and get rest on this long journey. Well God not only answered that prayer he provided the front row seats of that section where we were all able to stretch our legs out completely and get great rest on the way here. Praise the Lord, I think I slept almost 6 of those 11 hours :) (That made this anxious momma one happy camper)
We arrived in Ghana (Erica is was great, will tell you all about it when we get home), and were united on our plane with about 15 chinese men dressed in suits with ties, and these pink neon hats. It was quite the comedy hour on our flight LOL
We got to the center today and was welcomed with a welcome ceremony performed by the kids and the staff. We are so blessed to be a part of an amazing organization, it blows me away everytime we come. From the staff at the airport to help us thru to the cleaning staff. They all are so happy and welcoming of us "White People"
Kevin noticed me right away and smiled really big and actually reached out his arms for me to hold him. He is only 2 and skypes with us once a week but it's been a year since I have actually held him and he REMEMBERS me :) He is jibber jabbering away all the time now.
William, oh our precious boy! We have prayed HARD for this day and I couldn't be happier, there is still work but we have definately made progress in the right direction. He was smiling ear to ear and had tears running down his face. He grabbed me and wouldn't let go, well of course that was until he saw uncle Reich LOL then he wouldn't let go of him. They both have been by our side all day and is pure joy to have our boys with us.
Tomorrow is church and I will try to update everyone tomorrow night!!
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