Almost Home

After a long day of travel we are almost back home, it's good to be back in the USA.

More Heartbreak in Haiti

I remember having the distinct impression before we moved to Haiti, that one, it was what we should do and two, it was going to be harder then we thought it would be. Both have proven to be true. I think our last day was the hardest. We learned that Roxy was killed by the dogs we left her with. Needless to say we are beyond heartbroken for all involved. I learned two valuable lessons here; 1- trust your instincts. 2- we should do what we think is right and not worry about judgment from others, I don't care if she was a rotweiller she was a great dog and fit very well in our family whether Allstate wants to insure us or not. We are thanking God today for so many tender mercies He has shown us as we deal with our sadness. And trying to put on a happy face for the kids..

Saying good-bye

Last night Rachel invited us for a wonderful Lasagna dinner. We were able to take some time is saying our good-byes to the babies.
It was really hard. I don't think I realized how attached I feel to these little people. 

I will miss them like crazy!

But, feel such peace in knowing they are well cared for now and they are going to wonderful families. 

The Boys- All with new haircuts. When we came only three of these guys were walking. Now all but one are walking all over!

The Girls- Love these lil' ladies so much!

The whole group as we were leaving, just sitting on the steps looking as sad as we were feeling. 

Baby Hannah Update

Today we saw baby "Hannah" at the beach. 

She looks awesome.

It was a great way to close a hard chapter for me to see her so happy and thriving. 

She has gained so much weight and really looks well.

I guess God does know what he is doing after all. 

Why do I ever question Him?

Baby Hannah, six weeks ago on her last day here.

Baby Hannah Today

Missing You!

As we are getting ready to leave, we have had to say good bye a lot. 

Some have happened already, some are still coming. 

Some really sting . . .

Velo and "Fiona" BJ is really sad about Velo. He just keeps asking why he can not come home with us.

My Roxy girl, I love this puppy. I will miss her terribly. 

The Beach

I am going to miss so many things about Haiti. 

This being on the top of the list, it is a bit of a drive to get there,

but so worth it!

Some major energy wasting going on here!

In Another Life

When we were driving home from the feeding clinic last week, we came upon this little girl. 

She was running in front of our car without a care in the world.
She was only wearing underwear and had what appeared to be a very mild case of cerebral palsy.

We drove up next to her and gave her some of the suckers we keep in the glove box just for these types of situations. 

It because apparent at that time that she was challenged not only physically but mentally too. 

It made me think of my little SF. 

And I said a prayer of thanksgiving in my heart. Thank You God, for sending me my sweet baby in the US, thank you for giving me the means to provide for her mentally, physically and emotionally.

And please bless the mother who is trying to care for this one without the means she needs.