Just want to give a brief recap of some significant events that have occurred over the past couple days. A woman who has been here for over a month to adopt an 11 year old girl was just able to go home yesterday. We are very excited for them, but will miss them very much. I was asked to preach at their midweek meeting, which was last night - what an amazing experience. E had skirts made for both of the girls by a local taylor - they will look beautiful. K had her hair platted today and she looks beautiful, E is learning a whole new set of tasks. I helped some of the guys build a basket ball hoop today and it is being painted like their national flag. They are really excited about playing American Basketball, and it was a lot of fun working with them.
Please pray for us - particularly in the next 24 hours as we have a lot going on and would greatly desire your prayer. We sat down for an hour or so tonight to speak with the birth mother, and will meet with their family tomorrow morning, then take a car out to meet the father who is ill. This is a very awkward time for us, but she is very excited about the new life they will have that she acknowledges she cannot provide. Specifically pray also that the visas will be delivered to us from the embassy early tomorrow.
Please pray for us - particularly in the next 24 hours as we have a lot going on and would greatly desire your prayer. We sat down for an hour or so tonight to speak with the birth mother, and will meet with their family tomorrow morning, then take a car out to meet the father who is ill. This is a very awkward time for us, but she is very excited about the new life they will have that she acknowledges she cannot provide. Specifically pray also that the visas will be delivered to us from the embassy early tomorrow.
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Ok- you guys just need to hurry up and get home:). We can't wait to see the kids, and give you ALL great big hugs. K & K are doing great, but miss you bunches and can't wait to see you. We've loved every moment of being with the children while you've been in Africa, but are now so excited to meet K & W, and get to know those sweet little faces. Love you all so much- Aunt Kristin
Brian and Erika~ We are so happy for your family and admire your heart and effort(!!) in making this all happen. What a joy and responsibility to have 2 more little ones to raise for Him!! Thinking of you all!
Love, John and Bek Nesbitt
What beautiful children! I can't wait to meet them! We will continue to pray for you all as you wrap things up and head home! It is so beautiful to see what God is doing in this situation. We are looking forward to spending time with K&K on Tuesday. Soren is very excited!
TJ and Julie
Hey Y'all Are you still in Africa? It's Ryan. I will pray for you to get the visa if you haven't already. I really liked hanging with you guys.
You are in our prayers. I cannot imagine what that is like to meet the parents with them knowing in all likelhood they will never see their children again. What a gift.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Betty and all
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