Though you see our boys in this picture, it was actually taken late in Sep 2007. I haven't seen them since. Nahúm and Gener will now arrive Saturday instead of Thursday - this is the first change. It’s a difference of two days … more time to for me to rest and look for a house, car, etc. Their youngest brother, Saul, is also in this picture. After spending Christmas vacation in Indiana with his adoptive family, he arrived in Managua today with his adoptive mother. The adoption isn’t going quickly (at all), so the boys will be reunited for a time until that process is complete. It will be good for them to see each other. The fracturing of family has been difficult on them, beginning with the death of their mother (and being sent to the orphanage) and now being separated from Saul. I pray this time together will be good for them – rather like “weaning off.” That is my prayer for them.
Another very exciting change is that John has decided to join us February 9th. He will be facilitating a team from Grace Bible Church in Portland (combined with others as well) - and instead of returning "home" on February 18th, he will simply stay here with us. And the adventure will begin anew! This change is good for me ... good for the boys ... but harder on John. He will now have to get our taxes in order, finish packing, continue working ... but once he steps on the plane, he will probably feel a sense of relief ... ready to rest, and happy for the effort.
The pace is slow here, and though I'm not used to it I have to say that it's not too bad to be able to rest. The weather is warm but not unbearably hot (yet). There is nothing to complain about, and no remedy if I would.
Hopefully, next post will be a picture of two young guys getting off a bus after traveling 9 hours to Managua (ugh!) and running toward my camera. I hope to get that shot and show it to you next.
Stand by! Dios te bendiga.
Another very exciting change is that John has decided to join us February 9th. He will be facilitating a team from Grace Bible Church in Portland (combined with others as well) - and instead of returning "home" on February 18th, he will simply stay here with us. And the adventure will begin anew! This change is good for me ... good for the boys ... but harder on John. He will now have to get our taxes in order, finish packing, continue working ... but once he steps on the plane, he will probably feel a sense of relief ... ready to rest, and happy for the effort.
The pace is slow here, and though I'm not used to it I have to say that it's not too bad to be able to rest. The weather is warm but not unbearably hot (yet). There is nothing to complain about, and no remedy if I would.
Hopefully, next post will be a picture of two young guys getting off a bus after traveling 9 hours to Managua (ugh!) and running toward my camera. I hope to get that shot and show it to you next.
Stand by! Dios te bendiga.
1 comment:
Helen Little, I am so proud of you and filled up by the new life you and John are giving to these precious boys.
I'll be in Portland Feb 28th- March 5th, and I have to say, the city will not be the same without you. I love and miss you and find great encouragement in what you and John are doing.
All the love in the world, from Nashville to Nica,
Stefi
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