Ok ladies and gentlemen...We head out in 4 DAYS! As usual, I am beyond excited and literally losing sleep over longing to be back in the DR for a bit. (I don't sleep well at all while I'm down there and kinda wish my body would keep that in mind this week!) Being in Atlanta and the rest of the team in Ohio, I have yet to meet 3 members of our group, but it will be a sweet introduction in Miami Airport on Saturday! And a sweet reunion as the other 7 members are returning to the island. Please pray for us as we 1)meet and work, not only with each other but alongside the staff already down there 2) Travel...we need to stay healthy and safe! 3) Effectiveness...keeping a big picture mentality and wisdom on what/how to treat 4) We will have opportunites simply orchestrated by God to encourage, teach, discuss and, we pray...to show others Christ in all we do and see them come to know Him personally! 5)Great attitudes. When you are thrown into living life with strangers and friends while you are used to flying solo, it can be an adjustment. Also, not to get discouraged with the language barrier.I can communicate but it takes my spanish a few hours to get adjusted to island spanish. God is bigger than personalities and communication...and since He created both of those things...we want to use them to honor Him.
Also, I decided to sponsor a child. I was so excited to find out which little one was going to be mine. Introducing Ambiorix Martinez Baez...
I LOVE THIS KID! He's just so fun! Of course, since I helped the dentist pull six of his teeth, he's a little leery of me. How appropriate, my kid runs when he sees me! I am very excited to see him again...and look at him through different eyes. Here is a picture of after his teeth were pulled...he walked right in, looked me and climbed in my lap...I didn't mind holding him for a little while
Here is his sweet family. His mom is really one of the sweetest people I've met down there and does so much for her family. His dad died a couple of years ago and his oldest brother has really stepped up. Click on the picture and take a look...18 months later he still doesn't have any front teeth!
Also, some great news to share. Ronal had his surgery! Can't wait to check up in him and see how he is doing.
I thank you in advance for your prayers, for I am well aware that without God, none of this is possible and all for nothing. I will try to update as much as possible, but since internet/electricity is spotty and everyone will have their computers, I make no promises. =)
