This is the precious cottage the Lord provided for us in Tenjo, Colombia!
I wish you could see how vibrant the colors are... beautiful!
This is the view all around us!
When I see them each day, I pray and ask the Lord to give me vision of what he has for me...
I fear my vision is small... Often I am enjoying the animals, the animals, the people here...
Then I glance up.... and each time I do I am almost surprised... taken... by the view. It speaks to may heart giving me a longing have a bigger vision than just today.
Last night while Skype with Rachel, Amy encouraged me...
"You will be able to look back at the time and remember God's faithfulness...."
I think that is the vision God has for me. This is not just about today...
There are also many animals on this campus!
This really is a beautiful place.
It is quiet and peaceful... with the sounds of lot of little girls playing and giggling!
Pete left yesterday morning so yesterday was our first full day on our own. We did ok, but it is not the same without him here. Nothing replaces the touch of a father...
We spent our day getting to know the staff and children. We went to church with them last night. We drove in a huge bus, through lots of pot holes that would make us pop out of our seat! The church service was all in spanish, yet I found myself worshipping right along side everyone else. It was a blessing to see 4 young girls, our girls' age, worshipping through dance. It instantly reminded me of my girls. This is what our girls get to experience in Ohio with Guidance Dance Co. Once again I was struck.. Gods people are everywhere!
Just to be transparent.. it is not easy being away from my children at home. It doesn't get any easier the longer I am away either. I thought as the days ticked by I would feel excited about getting closer to coming home... but when I think about all of them... I can't help but long for our family to be together. Tomorrow is Rachel's birthday and Tuesday is Matthew's birthday. I never thought I would miss my childens' birthdays...
Pete gets home today and all the children come home today too! I am sure it will be a joyous time, yet Rachel is not buying it.... She, especially is having a really hard time. Seeing her tearful eyes on Skype is almost more than I can bear...
I know God has us here, in this beautiful place, at this time.
Yet, my heart still aches to be at home...
You are such a wonderful mother, Deb!!! The sacrifices you are making to bring these sweet ones into their forever family is an incredible witness to the world. I am praying along with so many others as you are so far away from home and all the ones who you love so much! I am also praying that God tends to your heart as you pour out yourself each day. May he continue to give you eyes to see his goodness all around you {which you are seeing!}and may you experience his great delight in you, my friend!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Amy