Goodbye again

Last week we had a goodbye that was an answer to prayer. Not that we are typically praying for people to leave...

The answer to prayer was that an adoption was finalized. We are excited that a little girl can have a forever family and be re-united with her brother. The transition and goodbye was sad and heart-wrenching, but ultimately this is what we are hoping and praying for each of the children in our care. We had ice cream cones (and tears) for our little farewell celebration.

This picture sums up how we all felt, smiling when we felt like crying.

One of the JRM children had a birthday last week, so of course, we had a birthday party. (Due to CDA regulations, I may not post names, ages, or birth dates of the children, sorry!)

On Tuesday, we had another goodbye. Audrey and Allison traveled back to the US. Audrey had come with us when we moved and had been here for 3 weeks. Allison Shenk had come for the final week and traveled back with her. They have been severely missed, although we are adjusting to life without a built-in babysitter. The last evening they were here, we spent some time up on the roof enjoying the view of the bay.

Last evening for staff night, we had a picnic on an abandoned road by the airport. The runway is on one side, and the ocean is on the other.

Guineps (g-in-up) are in season.

They are a little larger than a grape and are sweet/tart. You break the skin (typically with your teeth) and suck on the fleshy fruit inside.

It has a large seed on the inside, so you don't get much fruit, but they are delicious. There are 3 guinep trees on the property (that I know of).

This week we will welcome another Auntie, as the changes at JRM continue. Pray for the children through all these changes. They can't express themselves the way we can, and these changes bring out some behavior issues. Also pray for the Aunties as they deal with the children, as well as all the changes. Thanks for your interest and support. Without you doing what you do, we couldn't do what we do!
Have a blessed week!