From snow...to orphans

We are almost ready to fly out of Michigan's winter and into Lesotho's summer. I have to admit that we picked a great time to leave :) I promise that wasn't one of the main reasons for us choosing December, but it sure doesn't hurt! The kids are not very excited about missing winter though :( They prayed for snow for several weeks and sure enough, God came through and there was snow on Wednesday morning! They were so excited when they woke up and saw snow that it almost felt like Christmas morning. I sold all their snowpants and boots, so you can probably image what they looked like after an hour outside. It never dawned on me to try the old fashioned trick of putting plastic bags around their shoes till my neighbor mentioned it (thanks Mr. Brian) but they were already a sloppy mess.

Are we ready? Well that I can not give an answer to. Is anyone ever really ready for something like this? I think we are a bit numb from a year of planning, fundraising, traveling, last times for lots of things, very difficult good byes, and a crazy amount of other things (some very major such as brain cancer and the loss of a precious new daughter)that have happened to our close friends. It is hard to leave when we want to be there and be supportive, but...

We are so blessed. We get to care for orphans! We get to bring 3 new playmates for them who will love on them and do their best to care for them because they are fully convinced that is what God wants them to do. I love the faith of my children and it is so encouraging to me. There is no better place to be that serving God with my family right beside me. We will learn so much together and grow so much closer and that is a blessing that will touch our lives forever. Thanks for praying us through this transition. We will be leaving this Saturday at 10:26am.