Yesterday Ricky woke me up at 5:00 a.m. He thought I wanted to go see the children off. I said I'd sleep a little longer. He asked our 4 children if the wanted up and they all said yes at 6:00 a.m. So off to the airport the children and I went to say our good-byes to the 13 orphans, 2 translators and 2 guardians.
I think each child was excited to see the reactions from the children when we arrived. I told my 4, they must be joyful, they must not cry in front of the children. The last 5 minutes was hardest.
We love each and every one of them. It is very hard to see them leave. We will pray for each of them by name. It was a wonderful time with them.
Our hosting: We are praying about hosting 8 instead of 6. By the way that was my original number. This would mean paying the hosting fee of $2,500 each. The family hosting them canceled due to change in arrival date. Others had asked to host. Maybe some will help with their hosting fee. God knows where these girls are meant to be this summer. We will pray and decide very soon.
With the children arriving in August it will be mostly homeschool families we are with during the daytime. We will try to schedule at least a family a day to be with the children. I know it could possibly interfere with school. It could also be used a school. Thank you for your prayers!
