Today we went to an orphanage and visited 90 children between the ages of 4 – 7. The children looked as if they were 2 – 5. We shortened our program just so that we could spend time loving on them. We made sure that each child got a Polaroid picture. Jenny, Brenda, Lauren, Patrick, Joel and Bob have done a wonderful job on the polaroid team. Today was very emotional for all of us as this was the youngest group of children we visited. It is hard to imagine that they may have many more years of this life.
June 14th, 2006 by Deneen
June 14th, 2006 at 12:00 pm
Keep your spirits up and know that God will use each of you in a unique way in these kids lives. They may have more years of this, but hopefully there eternal life will be rescued because of the time you spent with them today.
June 14th, 2006 at 12:42 pm
(for Lauren Keck)Hey there hot stuff! Just stoppin to say hi and comment on how freakin awesome you are and how much we miss you. I’m so jealous. Just reading your Itinerary makes me wish I could be there on this EPIC journey. I mean come on, not only are you getting to bring releif items to orphanages, but you’re SAILING ON THE BLACK SEA!!!!!!!!! Visiting ancient cities and living on a ship. How cool is that? Anyhoo, I just wanted to say how much I love you and miss you sister dear.
Sarah
PS. You’re a sexy beast, and I’ll say hi to 3000 for you. (wink, wink)
June 14th, 2006 at 12:56 pm
(for Lauren Keck)hey beautiful, Life is looking pretty bright right now. It sounds like you’re having fun. Just know you’re in my prayers and although you are sorely missed, I’m glad you’re where you are. I have so much to tell you and can’t wait till your return. Make sure to take some mental pics for me and you can tell me all about them when I see you next. You’re in for some surprises when you return, some rather … interesting changes, but I’ll let your imagination take it from here. I’ve taken up perminent residence in your home and noone seems to mind. I love you much and keep having a blast while you’re there.
-Your befuddled and equally excited friend,
-Liberty
P.S. Cameron’s ancient history.
June 14th, 2006 at 2:00 pm
I just wanted to let all of you know I’m praying for you guys. I’ve enjoyed the daily updates. You all are doing a wondeful job caring and loving for the little ones. It’s really amazing to hear how God is at work everywhere and in every situation. Thank you for sharing your trip with us.
June 14th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
Dear Brenda,
It is so wonderful to see that God is using your great picture taking skills. How different these pictures must be to take! You are literally changing the life of a child with a picture. I’m praying for you, girl!
Love, Lori
June 14th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
Gammy (Anne Foster)
Love you & miss you so much! Hope your trip continues to bless you & those around you. Continue shining that light to those in a dark world. Heading to the Gulf Coast- call me when you return.
Love you!
Deena
June 14th, 2006 at 5:51 pm
Joel and Danielle,
Sounds like God is using you to affect others God has blessed you both with such loving and compassionate hearts, and it’s awesome that you are sharing that gift with others who maybe don’t feel feel love and compassion on a daily basis. I am praying for you two, the people you visit, and all that are on the trip. I truely mean that.
I love you two, and hope you’re having fun.
Love,
Jack
June 14th, 2006 at 11:42 pm
Dear Team,
My heart has been filled with so much joy. We have such a Big God and He knew exactly who would be needed for this amazing trip. I love the way he brought you all together each with your special gifts and talents so He can be glorified. I know you are getting emotionally and physically tired. Do not grow weary in doing good…. I pray that the Holy Spirit will move in you and you will feel refreshed. Please know that we are praying over you all. Danielle and Joel let your light shine and remember how much you are loved.
Mom
PS Donna is doing o.k.
June 15th, 2006 at 12:29 am
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!! There are so many prayers being said for all of you, and you are all very special for the work you are doing! I am especially proud of my daughter Kasey and her husband Patrick, and I am so thankful they were able to help out on this wonderful trip. Please tell them how proud I am of them!! I pray everyone you all meet will feel God’s love through you, and I pray for your
continuing mission and for a safe journey home!
BJ Clark (Kasey’s mother)
June 15th, 2006 at 10:36 am
Sweet Wendi and your team – reading the updates makes me think of something Henry Blakaby says in his book, Experiencing God :
” find a place where God is working and join Him”!!!
He is without a doubt working in the orphanages of the Ukraine and now, right alongside you all. What an exciting thought!! “Loving on” the most vulnerable, the most overlooked, “the least of these”… is loving on Him!!! Wendi, your going on this trip was so good and soooo RIGHT! Love you! Marjean
June 15th, 2006 at 10:47 am
Praying for you guys and wishing I was on the trip this year! Those children are such blessings. I got so attached to so many of them when I was on the Hope House trip last year. God has plans to prosper those kids, not to harm them! Thanks so much for sharing the wonderful news of Jesus with them!
I bet those kids adore you guys!!!
Much love and prayers,
Jami Jones
Hope House trip 2005
June 15th, 2006 at 11:12 am
Hi Tracy,
I read the blog daily to keep up on how you and the team are doing. It’s always amazing how God works on both your heart and on the children you touch. I pray your energy level is high as you finish your work on these last days of the trip.
Ray
June 15th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
Thank you so much for sending the picture. It literally made my week. It made even more anxious to have her home. Finish strong over the next couple of days and I will see you all at the airport. I love you and miss you Andrea!
June 15th, 2006 at 8:58 pm
Dearest Ellen! Have you felt our prayers?! You have been so close in our thoughts and hearts since you’ve been gone. We just know the Lord is using you to minister there…..what a blessing for you and the children!!! Trust that you are well and sooooo anxious to see you Sunday night!
Love, Mom for all ‘the fam!’
June 15th, 2006 at 10:17 pm
Dear Danille, Joel and Team,
As your sister in Christ, I am so thankful to each one of you for representing our wonderful God to all the children He places in your path. He is so honored that you choose to love and serve Him by caring for these precious boys and girls. We know the Holy Spirit will keep filling you with His strength, love, and wisdom as you face each new experience. God is doing great things through you; always more than we can even imagine when He has obedient and available hearts like yours!
Can’t wait to hear all about it… We love you, Danielle and Joel. Aunt Marybeth
June 16th, 2006 at 1:46 am
Madge family,
I am praying for you guys as well as the rest of the team. These posts are so awesome, it is amazing the things God can do. All God’s children are so precious and thank you for spreading his love! We will continue to cover you all in prayer! Tiffany
His incomparably great power for us who believe…is like the working of his mighty strengh. Ephesians 1:19.