Whole Again

So much joy!

Instantly after landing yesterday I immediately felt an overwhelming sense of peace. A peace that only God can gift. I don't know what it truly is about this place. I know I love the kids so much, I know I love Pastor Wayne and Elaine, but I don't know the deeper root to why it feels like home. Maybe because of the simplicity of the possibility that it could be. In the middle of my welcome home hug, Wayne offered to go ahead and shred my passport. Then Joshua decided it would be a good idea for him to hold onto my passport for the remainder of the trip because he knows I would have let Wayne shred it in a heartbeat if it meant I could stay forever. Joshua just needs a few more days until he falls in love with this place! Though I saw the look on his face while holding those precious children in his arms, so maybe it won't take much more work lol. Truth is, I'm just happiest here. I am thankful for my time here and I am honored that the Lord keeps sending me. I don't know how long He will continue to do so, but I choose to live in this moment, right now, right here. I am thankful I'm here. 

Today was so good. We went to church today at Oasis. I hugged some, high-fived others, cried happy tears with the rest. I was just so joyful! I got to introduce Joshua to people who love me here and most were super happy to finally meet him, some were overprotective. Thing about those few though, they're not even 4 ft tall or over the age of 10! :)

We bagged a ridiculous amount of beans and rice to bless families with. This is a big deal for the locals here! A lot of these kids come from single parent homes where there is little food provided and some days none at all. 

 

So uh.... this is all I got on my phone today. I was too busy loving on my babies!!! Josh has all the photos. Bug him! Jk, I'll get them tomorrow. 

How can you be praying for us?

1. Pray for health over the team 
2. Pray for the orphans we will be with tomorrow. (I'll share the story tomorrow) 
3. Pray for the painting project (painting orphanage)
4. Pray for these kids to feel God's love! 
5. Pray for our hearts, hands, and feet to be submitted to God