Honestly, I was kind of thankful when I got up and realized the electricity wasn't back yet. Although the nights are H-O-T with no electricity to run a fan, the days with no electricity have no distractions.
No television. No internet. A breath of fresh air.
I got the whole house cleaned, some laundry done and a pile of "stuff" (a little of everything) sorted.
Now Josiah is talking to himself on his play mat while Disney Jr. plays in the back ground, Robersy is making some tostones (fried plantain) and salami, I'm writing my blog and the rain is pouring outside.
As I sit here reflecting over the last week I am beyond grateful for time to rest, lessons learned and prayers answered.
No. No passports. But still... prayers answered :)
For those who are visiting my blog for the first time, or just need a refresher... a church in Georgia has invited Robersy and 10 boys to play baseball. They will be involved in clinics and games, as well as some fun activities.
Our friend, Taylor Barnes, has poured his heart and soul in to making this trip INCREDIBLE for these boys.
I know that to many this is JUST a TRIP.
But to the 10 boys traveling to Atlanta, this is a LIFE-CHANGER.
These particular 10 boys have not grown up in the best of circumstances or with the material possessions we have come to believe are NORMAL.
Some of their families struggle to provide 3 meals a day and a few are behind in school because they received their birth certificates late - a requirement for schooling here in the D.R.
These boys don't have more than 1 pair of sneakers to pick and chose from before heading to the baseball field in the mornings and the gloves, bats, etc. that they DO have are thanks to the groups that have come and served beside the team on mission trips.
The reason Robersy has such a heart for these kids is because he has been in their shoes.
Through the world's eyes, they don't have much... but in light of eternity they have EVERYTHING.
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These kids have come to know the ONE who gave HIS life for their freedom.
They worship the ONE who is worthy of praise.
They adore the ONE who knows them best.
They love the ONE in whom their hope is found.
Are they perfect? NO!
Will they all be professional baseball players? NO!
But each one can say Philippians 3:20-21 with confidence.
"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself."
So this is not JUST a trip - is it an opportunity for these boys to shine for Jesus in another part of the world and play baseball for God's glory.
They are beyond excited!!!
Thankfully, all of their visas were approved, so now we are patiently waiting for Robersy and my passports as they had been sent off as evidence for Josiah's passport.
We appreciate your prayers as time is running short.
On an exciting note though, we found the information needed to purchase the tickets. So we are booked and ready to go.
We just need the passports :)
Waiting is not always easy, but I am learning about God's PERFECT timing in all of this. Believe me!
Robersy learned a little about waiting... and resting... this week as he pulled something in his neck. Poor thing was bed ridden for a couple of days, but is a lot better.
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| Girl's sleepover! |
He was well enough to have a sleepover this weekend though. He had some boys over while Josiah and I went to a sleepover for the youth group girls.
We love the adopted sons and daughters that God has placed in our care!
And we LOOOOVED Sunday afternoon when we could catch up on our lack of sleep from the sleepover shenanigans.
So that is what we've been up to.
Loving.
Living.
Learning.
We trust you've had a good week and we look forward to sharing more about what GOD is doing next Monday. Stay tuned!!!
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