Edited to add: I found another photo of David. When I was in Haiti in July, David was still eating rice cereal and drinking formula out of a glass. It looks like he has graduated to beans and rice. I think he likes it!
On my summer short term missions trip to Haiti, I met Bryn. Bryn was going to Haiti to meet her nephews. While there, Haiti caught her. Bryn returned to Haiti in December to work as a dorm sister for the teens at HFC’s orphanage. She has been busy posting photos. And, Becky has been busy keeping me posted when a photo of either David and Beverly is posted.
I love the monthly photo updates I get. I am so glad that the orphanage staff has made sending us an update every month a priority. But, sometimes my kids don’t cooperate with the whole get your hair done, change into the nicest outfit we can find, stand here and smile for the camera thing. I like unposed photos of the kids too. And I have some! Thank you Bryn.
This photo of David almost brought tears to my eyes. The boy holding David is Camille. I fell in love with Camille when I was in Haiti. He is such a neat young man. Here is a photo of Camille I had taken in July.
| He made this sand art project and immediately signed the back and gave it to me so that I wouldn’t forget him. It has seen better days. I use it to mark my place in the books I am reading so that every time I take it out, I can remember to pray blessings on this young man.What is it about the children of Haiti that has so captured my heart? |  |
9 responses so far ↓
Becky Hinchley // 1 February 2008 at 1:42 pm |
I just love the picture of Beverly…she looks soooo happy!
Becky
Heidi // 1 February 2008 at 3:18 pm |
That is a GORGEOUS picture of Beverly! I know exactly what you mean about the difference in pictures between what the agency sends and the “snapshots” that other people capture.
Boy, David is really growing~ he actually looks a bit chubby!
Can’t wait ’til you have them in your arms!
Heidi
Sombra // 1 February 2008 at 3:29 pm |
oh she’s enchanting.. .. Oh Julie.. any news on WHEN you can go get them?
Lori // 2 February 2008 at 10:31 am |
It’s funny how it happens that we fall in love with countries and people we never knew existed.
I agree, David is putting on some weight. I was cooing at his chubby little belly!
Christine // 2 February 2008 at 10:40 am |
What beautiful pictures. I can understand how our heart pulls us to a certan country because I have been pulled to Eastern Europe. God Bless.
angela // 2 February 2008 at 10:49 am |
These pictures are SO precious!!!
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Bobbie-Jo // 2 February 2008 at 11:32 am |
Beverly is such a honey, and David does indeed look like he’s enjoying his meal! I pray patience for you!
Julie, I wanted to thank you for your comment on my recent FAS post. Your words were the very words of God to my heart. Threshing…yes. Thank-you.
Dana // 4 February 2008 at 5:36 am |
I love your updates on the children…and David is looking like he is gaining a bit. Very cute on his little tummy.
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