Faith's post about our visitors

I had fun and Terp (Christina) wanted to play with all the children of Beautiful Gate. She played with me but not as much as she played with the kids at Beautiful Gate. . I wish she would come back and I would go for a big visit. I love you all and I miss you so much that I feel like hugging you and kissing you for all the days of your life. So, I will say to you, you are the best friends I could ask for.
My favorite part about having the MI team here was when Kassidy taught me how to make a twisty bracelet. I miss Kassidy but I had so much fun in Africa that you should come whoever reads our blog. I love everyone and I miss everyone. But you are going to come someday, I know it. Good-bye, I will talk to you maybe tomorrow or even today.
Love,
Faith

Well, you never know what they are going to say, but I try to just let her talk and I write it out. She was very sad when the Haven team and Mary and Rachel left on Monday. Both Mercy and Faith said they wanted to cry as we left the airport. I knew I'd be sad when the team went back but I failed to realize how sad the kids would be. Mercy adopted my friend Lori as a second mother for the 10 days. She would cuddle with her and have her read books and hold her hand when they were walking. It was very sweet. I am thankful that we are not having school for another week or two so we can spend some quality time together. Saying "see you later" is hard but it is so worth the time with friends. I guess having friends come and go and the joy and sadness that goes along with it is just one more unexpected thing for me to teach my kids. God will give us what we need whether we are joyful or sad and we thank Him for the blessing of friends all over the world.
Love,
Anita