An update...
Saturday was extremely tough. I felt like I spent the entire day in tears or attempting to fight them back. But God is good and he knows me well. Betsy is an incredible woman and she was a great source of comfort when I wasn´t feeling great. She filled me in on some of my responsibilities for the upcoming weeks and that actually made me feel better. You all know me, I always have something going on, keeping busy always helps with runaway thoughts.
Every day gets easier and easier. Spanish becomes easier and easier each day. My relationships with these wonderful people grow with every broken conversation. I see God working in my life, and I thank everyone of you for your continued support.
I don´t know how many of you have had a personal contact with Children´s Haven, or if you only know about it through my trip or Rejoice. These kids here are incredible. The staff is top notch. There are some very very sad stories, but above all there are stories of faith and hope. I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am. The house families have been so welcoming, the food has taken some time to get used to. A lot of beans and tortillas. (I actually had tortillas served with macaroni and cheese this afternoon!). Yesterday Tia Raquel made spaghetti and I had to hold my tongue in order to keep from jumping up and hugging her! Oh the simple reminders of home.
While it seems like FOREVER since I´ve been home, I am reminded that I will only have this opportunity once. I need to savor every moment with these people. Because if I don´t I know that I will regret a missed opportunity when I am back in the states!
Glad to hear that Dharma is alive and kicking, and I hope that I didn´t jinx it my mentioning him! Love you all!!
Eliza
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Hello from us at home! Glad you're feeling appreciative and no-doubt appreciated! What are your main projects to work on? Tom mentioned you may be helping to update the website. I realize now that you have your computer at home...it's great they have one for you to use periodically. Cold and rainy here...great for the lawn & not having to water, but we hear that the heat is on its way. I'm preparing for summer school which begins next week. More grad parties this week-end: Paige, Brandon, & Emie W. Barbara, Deb Ahlrich, and I are doing the art crawl on Friday night. Dad's starting to practice Deer Camp 2...can you hardly wait??! That's the news from home...except for Polly's message: ruff, ruff, bow-wow-wow, ruff! That Polly!
Love you...Mom
We're heading to Brownton today. We're loaded down with our developed pictures and newspaper clippings and a chocolate bar having traveled the ocean with us. Life is good, do doubt. What will the projects be for the Rejoice group?
Later & Love,
Mom
Hi Sweetie! Just wanted to send a great big ((((hug)))) to you today! I talked with Betsy yesterday and asked her to give you one. :) I'm praying for you all the time and know that it must be quite an experience for you - all of it. You are brave, faithful, and blessed. I pray that God will continue to bless you in the hard times and that you will have a BLAST when the TEAM comes down. How's the weather? Are you holding up well with the heat? You'll be able to give the TEAM good pointers, huh? I am sad that I cannot see you and meet the children in a week or so. I wanted to meet our sponsor child, Rosa and her sister, too. :( Oh well...I will wait for a time that God calls me down again. Peace to you, my friend! Love in Christ ><> Deb
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