Currently we're changing up our everyday lives just a little bit. We have a little girl from Africa, her Mom, and an interpreter all living with us. They arrived today. The little girl is having heart surgery which is the reason for the visit. It's through Samaritan's Purse. We're excited (and nervous about having people in our house) but if you want excited, you should see the kids! My 2 have been bouncing off the walls all day!
We picked them up at the airport this afternoon/early evening (they got out of customs around 5:30) and all 3 were pretty tired (almost a full 24 hours of traveling). The little girl, G (another G - so my daughter will be E for the time being) was so quiet and I wasn't sure if she was going to be overwhelmed by my two (who are anything but quiet or still or calm or...they're just overwhelming - even to me!). ;)
Well, we got home and all of a sudden there were 3 tornadoes whipping through our house. It was wonderful! All 3 of them had a terrific time. We're excited that they're all getting along. I'm still a bit nervous about living life with other people in our house, but I'm sure we'll all adjust soon. The important part is that G will get her surgery! No matter what my comfort level is or whether we're close to them by the end or just find it was nice and interesting to have met each other, G will have what she needs and that's what this is all about.
What an awesome opportunity for you guys! How great to be there for a family that needs support during a difficult time. Praying her surgery goes well.
ReplyDeleteso cool! we always do operation christmas child through samaritan's purse, but i didn't know they did things like this. what a neat experience for all of you! praying G's surgery goes well!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting thing for you all! Best of luck and good times for everyone :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the little ones are already getting along. I bet this experience will have such an impression on your little ones for the rest of their lives- great life lesson material rather or not the experience is pure fun or hard. Saying a prayer!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful ministry! How long will they be with your family? I hope that everything continues to go smoothly!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!! When is her surgery scheduled for?
ReplyDeleteYou have such a great heart. I hope things continue to go well!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful thing for you to do. Here's hoping all goes well for all of you!
ReplyDeleteHow neat! What s wonderful thing you are doing. I know the little girl is feeling very blessed.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool! Such a great opportunity for everyone. Sending good wishes for a successful surgery.
ReplyDeleteThanks Everyone! Surgery is Thursday, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. They're staying with us for 5 weeks.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this...what a practical way to show the love of Jesus to others!! AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome...and so weird that I was just reading about this program in the samaritan's purse gift catalog they sent out last week! I was thinking how cool that would be to be a host family...coincidence?! hmmmmmmmmm Hope you are all enjoying the experience!
ReplyDeletehow selfless of you to open your home to strangers to help a little girl. that would be really hard for me to do, i love my privacy. i really admire you for stepping out of your comfort zone for someone else.
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