Hello, from Branson, Missouri. Dad and I are home safe and sound. Our trip home started off with some plane trouble in Nairobi, so we ended up staying another night. Which meant we missed every connecting flight home. We flew out Sunday morning and then had to stay another night in London, ok I have to admit that lay over made me smile. We arrived in Springfield around five on Monday. Its Wednesday evening I should be doing all my homework, but still find my mind more in Africa than Missouri. When I left I could not have imagined how life changing of a trip this would be, my highs were as high as one could go and my lows were just as low. I felt every emotion a girl could feel (and thats alot). Everyone asks what the best part was and I can't pick one the whole two weeks were the best of my life. From spending quality time with an awesome dad, beautiful aunt, crazy uncle and sweet cousin to meeting the most amazing, respectful loving people in my life. I think looking back I realize how present God is there. I thank Him for picking a young girl from Branson, to trust with these children. A piece of my heart will always be there. We have around 2000 pictures from our trip as I went through all of them this was my favorite. I think its because it says alot about my trip. The nursery is where I struggled the most with my heart. Aunt Julie was so supportive of me, and helped me to get past the nerves. I loved holding this baby, so many thoughts went thru my mind as I wondered what was in store for her, I can't even let my mind wander for a minute, wondering if she is ok. I guess really if you think about it know matter where she is God is with her. How great is that? I think my life at home will also change a bit for a feel like a different girl on the inside. My last Thank You's are to Aunt Julie and Uncle Logan for taking such great care of dad and I. I LOVE YOU! I titled this blog Safe and Sound, for two reasons.One, dad and I are home safe and sound and second I pray this sweet girl is safe and sound with her family. Thanks Again to everyone who helped me along this journey it was great! With that said, I am already planning my next trip back. We (the whole family) will be leaving the first week in June 2011. We plan on spending our whole time at the Mosop Mission School. I can't wait:)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Safe and Sound
Hello, from Branson, Missouri. Dad and I are home safe and sound. Our trip home started off with some plane trouble in Nairobi, so we ended up staying another night. Which meant we missed every connecting flight home. We flew out Sunday morning and then had to stay another night in London, ok I have to admit that lay over made me smile. We arrived in Springfield around five on Monday. Its Wednesday evening I should be doing all my homework, but still find my mind more in Africa than Missouri. When I left I could not have imagined how life changing of a trip this would be, my highs were as high as one could go and my lows were just as low. I felt every emotion a girl could feel (and thats alot). Everyone asks what the best part was and I can't pick one the whole two weeks were the best of my life. From spending quality time with an awesome dad, beautiful aunt, crazy uncle and sweet cousin to meeting the most amazing, respectful loving people in my life. I think looking back I realize how present God is there. I thank Him for picking a young girl from Branson, to trust with these children. A piece of my heart will always be there. We have around 2000 pictures from our trip as I went through all of them this was my favorite. I think its because it says alot about my trip. The nursery is where I struggled the most with my heart. Aunt Julie was so supportive of me, and helped me to get past the nerves. I loved holding this baby, so many thoughts went thru my mind as I wondered what was in store for her, I can't even let my mind wander for a minute, wondering if she is ok. I guess really if you think about it know matter where she is God is with her. How great is that? I think my life at home will also change a bit for a feel like a different girl on the inside. My last Thank You's are to Aunt Julie and Uncle Logan for taking such great care of dad and I. I LOVE YOU! I titled this blog Safe and Sound, for two reasons.One, dad and I are home safe and sound and second I pray this sweet girl is safe and sound with her family. Thanks Again to everyone who helped me along this journey it was great! With that said, I am already planning my next trip back. We (the whole family) will be leaving the first week in June 2011. We plan on spending our whole time at the Mosop Mission School. I can't wait:)
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Riley, You are so intelligent and mature! You get it! I loved the part when you said no matter where this tiny girl is God is with her. It brought tears to my eyes. We are so proud to be your Grandma and Grandpa
ReplyDeleteRiley, I'm so glad you had such a profound experience in Kenya. It's overwhelming how blessed we are here in the USA! Julie has said what a pure joy and delight it was for you guys to visit. Your time in Africa was a blessing to so many!!!
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ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed reading about your trip- I am so glad you blogged about it :) It is awesome to see your kind and gentle heart on these pages...of course I have seen that in you since 4th grade! What a great experience for you, and I am glad your brothers will get that chance to experience it as well.