Hey everyone! This whole experience has already been so amazing. I thought it was going to be freezing here, but there has actually been some really warm days. Basically the weather is really confusing. The food is fine and yes I am having a great sleep each night. Today, we went to a village and started to help level and create a field where the kids could play on. As soon as we started working the kids flocked to us. They were so excited to help move rocks and pick up trash. Sometimes all they wanted was a hug. Just something so simple like a hug brought smiles to there faces. After we ate lunch (chicken nugget type sandwhich things) we went to do VBC at a church in the same village we were at earlir that day. I think we were only expecting about 75 kids, but about 150 showed up. God is so amazing. I played with the kids and they enjoyed playing with my hair. Many of them did not know what to call my hair color (BLONDE) and they found it so amusing. There was this one girl (who was about five) who would not let go of me and She would not let me out of her sight. It seemed like she did not get very much attention at home and all she wanted was to be loved. I am so glad God put her in my life.
After the VBC, I went back to help work on the field we were working at earlier that morning. I was able to get a little work done before I was swarmed by kids. Before we got back in the Van to go "home", I was surrounded by girls and boys wanting one last hug from me. When we were able to finally get into the van and stared going down the rode, the kids chased after the van, blowing us kissing and waving. I t was neat to see how much they appreciated us spending time with them and how much more time they wanted to spend with us. God works in amazing ways and is already changing my life. I better stop writing or else I might write a whole story. Love you mom, dad, and carter. Parents: Don't worry.....everyone is alive and fine.(maybe a little tired, but we're good). Thank you so much for your prayers. I have already seen God touch so many people's lives. SO thank you so much. See everyone when we get back....which is in I don't know how many more days.:-)
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Thank you so much for your descriptions of the children and the love that they are desiring to experience from all of you. I can picture the van driving away and the children chasing after you, blowing kisses and waving. That brought tears to my eyes. You all are truly letting the Lord use you as He plans to. Our prayers are flowing your way all day long!!! God bless!!!!
I sure did enjoy reading about these precious children filled with such love and joy. What a privilege to be a part of God's work in their lives.
Kristin, Thank you for your description of what you are experiencing and learning. I know God is working through you and in you. We miss you at family camp at Mission Springs. A lot of people have asked about you so you all have extra people praying for you! We love you, Mom, Dad and Carter
Tintin, I know you are already on your way home, but I have been praying for you and am so excited to hear all about your trip. Miss ya, Torunn
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