Sunday in Haiti really was a day of rest for me. Our team accompanied the Bernards to their church service. It really was a blessing to worship in Haiti. The kids were so good. After church, part of our team was going to the orphanage. But, on the way they were going to go to the airport and look for bags that had been missing when we went to Haiti.
I decided to stay at the Guest House and get to know my kids. Good choice! The team never made it to the orphanage… they got stuck looking for bags at the airport.
The final photo includes Dr. Bernard and his wife Claudette. Dr. Bernard is the Director of Newlife Link, the creche (orphanage) from which Ron and I are adopting. He is also the Managing Director of Hope for the Children of Haiti. He and his wife live at the Guest House. He tells us it is a hotel, but it feels more like you are visiting their home.
Other team members:
A view from the inside of the tap-tap. Aimee and I shared a wing of the house and shared a bathroom. She kindly watched David and Beverly so I could take a shower!
9 responses so far ↓
hiddenart // 11 July 2007 at 9:33 pm |
The smile on your face tells more than your words can express. I am so happy for you.
amanda
debd // 12 July 2007 at 5:37 am |
What wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Heidi // 12 July 2007 at 12:18 pm |
I am so enjoying seeing all these awesome pictures of you and your precious blessings. How wonderful!
Praying for things to really speed up so you can bring them home soon!
Heidi
followingtheancientpaths // 12 July 2007 at 7:10 pm |
Beautiful children! And I believe this is the first time I can see you well in a picture (that I remember, anyway).
It’s like getting to know all of you “face-to-face” all at once!
I’m thrilled for you. May He speedily bring your children home to you and may He meld your hearts together in unity – all 5 of you – together.
Kathy // 12 July 2007 at 8:13 pm |
Hi there! I wondered who you were! Guess what? I’m going to start posting my menus and recipes again. I miss doing that! Guess what else? You don’t have to be a member of Xanga to comment anymore! But I’m honored that you would do that just to comment to lil’ ole’ me! Since you have an account there though, you can subscribe to my blog, and you’ll get an email when I post. I have you on my feed, so I know when you’re posting too! I’ve got you on my sidebar now so I can come and visit EASILY too. Thanks for popping by…it was good to hear from you! I hope you’re doing well!
~K~
Kathy // 12 July 2007 at 8:22 pm |
PS I am crying looking at these pictures of you finally getting to meet these beautiful babies! I can’t wait until you can bring them home Jules!
mary aka canadagirl // 13 July 2007 at 3:32 pm |
Oh I am sooooooooooooo behind ! I am so sorry I didn’t get here sooner. I am going to come back and really take in your story. Am I reading right. You and the kids are home ! You have them back in the US ???? Yahoo !!!!! PTL my SSiC (((HUG)))
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God Bless my SSiC
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My Response
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No I don’t have them home yet. God just opened up a door to allow me to go down and meet them. I will have to travel back to Haiti to get them. I am hoping that I will be going back in August or September. Our adoption is final in the Haitian Court and we are awaiting passports.
Sally (justgivemestarbucks) // 14 July 2007 at 7:10 pm |
Julie — I’m so happy for you that you got to spend time with Beverly and David! What an incredible gift and blessing for you.
And so good to know that you’re getting ever closer to bringing them home. Wow.
Loved the pictures — the kids look so comfortable with you. They know you’re Mom! Looking forward to more good news.
I’ll try to stay in touch more and be more regular reading your blog — this past spring has just been crazy, to the point of burnout. At least we’re done with school — until September — I can relax for a while (sort of).
Talk to you later,
Sally
Michelle // 17 July 2007 at 10:18 am |
David looks like he is ‘coming around.’ I love the photo of you all on the steps! They are just precious!
Blessings,
Michelle