One month has passed since we boarded a plane and returned to Michigan. Many people have asked how we are doing. Here's a brief update and some pictures from our final weeks in Haiti.
The kids have settled into a good routine. They are all in school and doing really well. They love their 5 minute ride to school! Megan is playing basketball for the very first time and enjoying it. She is learning to play the clarinet and all of them are meeting new friends. We are thankful for the warm welcome that Borculo Christian has given us. They are also enjoying connecting with church friends and being involved in Cadets and GEM's.
Kevin is working really hard on getting our house finished. I am so thankful for his dedication and hard work. It is going faster than I thought it would. He is starting to line up some work and it is amazing to me how God is providing that at just the right time.
I am holding down the home front, working 2 days at Crazy Horse, going to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), and running kids to where they need to be.
So how are we doing??? The first few weeks we were catching our breath and almost felt like we were still on vacation and would be returning to Haiti. By week 3 the reality set in that we weren't going back. The reality that we wouldn't be seeing the kids again hit me last week and its hard. I miss them deeply. Not a day goes by that I don't wonder how they are doing. I am grieving that loss and its not easy.
Transition is not easy. Its sometimes painful. It sometimes feels like you are just floating, looking for a safe place to rest. But God doesn't change. He is the constant in our lives. He is the good shepherd who is leading us as we figure out life after Haiti. He is the one who understands our hearts. He understands our pain. He is our good, good Father.
Children of the Promise has given explicit permission for the posting of photos on this site. Photos taken of children in the care of Children of the Promise are not to be posted publicly without explicit permission given by Children of the Promise.
The kids have settled into a good routine. They are all in school and doing really well. They love their 5 minute ride to school! Megan is playing basketball for the very first time and enjoying it. She is learning to play the clarinet and all of them are meeting new friends. We are thankful for the warm welcome that Borculo Christian has given us. They are also enjoying connecting with church friends and being involved in Cadets and GEM's.
Kevin is working really hard on getting our house finished. I am so thankful for his dedication and hard work. It is going faster than I thought it would. He is starting to line up some work and it is amazing to me how God is providing that at just the right time.
I am holding down the home front, working 2 days at Crazy Horse, going to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), and running kids to where they need to be.
So how are we doing??? The first few weeks we were catching our breath and almost felt like we were still on vacation and would be returning to Haiti. By week 3 the reality set in that we weren't going back. The reality that we wouldn't be seeing the kids again hit me last week and its hard. I miss them deeply. Not a day goes by that I don't wonder how they are doing. I am grieving that loss and its not easy.
Transition is not easy. Its sometimes painful. It sometimes feels like you are just floating, looking for a safe place to rest. But God doesn't change. He is the constant in our lives. He is the good shepherd who is leading us as we figure out life after Haiti. He is the one who understands our hearts. He understands our pain. He is our good, good Father.
P, C, L, F, Z..Aunt Sarah loves you all and we pray for you daily. You will always hold special place in my heart!
Megan with her crew! This girl is pretty amazing. As we were driving to the airport that day she said to me, "Mom, thank you. Thank You for giving me this experience. God has changed me and I will never be the same." AMAZING!!
Keagan and his buddy!
Last car ride to school!
Hannah and her teacher!
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| Hannah can not figure out why she has to sit in a carseat in Michigan! Not near as much fun as Haiti! |
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| Beautiful women who give of themselves daily! |
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| Man, we sure miss the weather and sunshine!!! |
Children of the Promise has given explicit permission for the posting of photos on this site. Photos taken of children in the care of Children of the Promise are not to be posted publicly without explicit permission given by Children of the Promise.
