Today was a great last day. I was a little emotional, but overall it was really good. M-son took his first steps with out holding my hand today. It was so encouraging to see. I am so proud of that kid. He has come such a far way. JJ was so funny today. He ended up falling asleep on me so I did not have to see him cry when I took him back so it made that one a little easier. All my kids did great and I just loved on them as much as I could.

Melissa, a volunteer here who speaks creole, sat down with me and tutu, and explained to her that I had to leave tomorrow. She said she understood what Melissa was telling her and she just got really quiet, but then we danced and had fun so she was okay. (of coarse I was not). ☺ I seriously love this girl more than I thought possible.

I will have a little more time tonight with Tutu, and an hour tomorrow to kiss all my kids goodbye. I don’t know how I am going to do this but I am SOOOO thankful and so full of joy that I got to experience this.

All I can say is thank you. This trip could not have been done with out the prayers and financial support. To be honest, when I tried to put this together I did not think it was going to happen, but the Lord completely provided a way through my family and friends who love me more than I ever knew. This has been the best experience of my life. I have loved more than I ever thought possible, puked more than I thought possible in a night (thank you Haiti), and I have watched the Lord sustain me and use these kids in my life everyday. I can’t even put into words the way I feel about this trip.

I also want to say if there is something you have been wanting to do, DO IT. I was scared out of my mind coming here, and no one was telling me to this was going to be easy. I was scared, my parents were scared, most everyone I talked to thought I was crazy, but again if the Lord is calling you somewhere, GO!! Life is short and there is so much out there and it is so easy for us to get stuck in our little bubble. This experience has been life changing and the Lord provided in everyway possible, and yes some things are scary, but GOOOO. Stop putting it off!! Again life is so short!

Also- props to my mom ☺ We don’t get enough internet here to upload pictures, so I e-mail my mom the pictures, and she uploads them all! (best mom ever)

Again, thank you so so so so much. My plane gets in tomorrow around 8:30 pm, and please pray for safe travel.

Do not stop praying for these kids! Prayer is so powerful and they need it so bad. Just because I am leaving does not mean they get to leave. If you ever want to make a donation to this orphanage, PLEASE contact me and I will tell you what to do.

This is the verse I clung to here. Do not forget how big He is, and that no matter where you are in your life, he is with you.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9

All credit to God for this trip. I could not have done it without him. God is SOOOO good.

Love yall, so much!

Becca