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Good morning! It's now 6 a.m. in Haiti, and I just woke up with the roosters. I wrote a post yesterday that never posted because of technical difficulties around here, but luckily it saved! Here is a post from last night (Thursday)…
There’s nothing like a good laugh. Today we had quite a few laugh out loud moments, so I’ll try to share a few with you. It’s possible though that you had to be there…so I do apologize if I enjoy this post more than you do!
First, all of my kids were in a great mood in the morning. Jeffy was one of the boys I had, and he was wonderful today. He spent some time swinging and was especially giggly, so I knew we were off to a good start. Then I thought I’d branch out and try giving him a bath since I never had before…and as soon as I put him in, he was literally squealing because he loved it so much. He splashed around, laughing out loud the whole time…and a few of us couldn’t help but laugh as well. It truly is contagious.
Later, things got funnier when a bunch of us decided to take a walk with our kids. I had J-son, one of my happiest babies with me. Holly also decided to take a baby, and was SO ecstatic because she never gets to take the small babies with her. She strapped herself up with one of those baby carriers, and went on and on about how great these carriers are… how they’re life changing, they’re totally hands-free, etc…so needless to say she was the most geeked up about it. Unlike the rest of us, she laid her baby with his face towards her because she liked having him close up against her chest. ANYWAY—literally just as we were leaving, Holly is telling the staff who all is heading out, and her baby projectile vomits all over her!! The best part is, she can’t escape it because she has this child strapped to her. Never have I seen a 4-month old vomit that much…and as disgusting as the situation was, it was also one of the funniest moments of the day. We’ve laughed recalling the story about 5 times today already. It will take awhile for that one to get old!
The day ended with our “talent show”. Perhaps it should have been titled a comedy show. I feel like I got to know a lot of the volunteers on a whole new level! We had anything from chin lip singing, dancing, a girl playing the air cello, fists in the mouth, banana eating contests, a banjo song, nostril tricks, and an impressive acrobatic stunt by me and Becca (slightly biased on the impressive part…sorry). We might not be the most talented group of individuals, but we laughed harder tonight than I have in awhile!
Man, it’s been a good day. I’m so excited for tomorrow and the weekend too! We’re heading to Todd and Margie’s house for breakfast and bible study/prayer in the morning. We usually make our own breakfast, so that will be such a treat!
The kids I work with really have been doing great. It’s so funny to think back to day one and compare how much better I know them all now. They are all very different, but all such special kids. I grow attached to them more and more as their personalities continue to come out. I know I don’t always do a good job of keeping you posted on all 8 of them, so I’ll try to work on that in upcoming posts! I don’t want to overwhelm you with details though, so I’ll try to keep hitting the highlights. Thanks for keeping them in your prayers though. They definitely need it.
Love you guys, and thank you for all of your thoughts and encouragement! This week has flown by...and I'm so excited for the weekend! I think we get to go into town and do some shopping, so I'll let you know how it goes!
Dear Kim: First, I love all your updates and the more you write about your babies and all you girls do the more enjoyment we all receive. Your updates is nearly like being there with you. What a great service your girls are doing. I can't get over the smiles on your faces. I know it must be so tiring but every photo I can see the joy on you and Becca's face. The babies are so precious.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I am so proud of you and Becca being so loyal in getting your updates posted daily. I know you both must be exhausted by the end of the day but everyone can't wait for the next update. We are all keeping you in our prayers and we see the prayers are answered when we read each update from one day to the next.
Glad you both are getting lots of laughs. These babies can feel your joy and love.
Keep the updates coming - and we also love the photos. My prayer continues for your safety and protection, Love, Pana
2 Thessalonians 2:16
"May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."
o.k. not only did I laugh, I cried and couldn't stop laughing. Sorry Holly, but all moms remember that first time their child threw up on them. At least mine wasn't straped to me! Also, sounds like your group of volunteers is truely "gifted". Enjoy your weekend. Love you,
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kim! this post had me laughing out loud!!!! sounds like you are having so much fun... im so glad! hope you get a lot of rest this weekend! miss and love you!
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