Monday, July 9, 2012

Blessing House is officially open!

On Friday, June 6th, we officially opened Blessing House and welcomed 12 new children and 2 house moms to their new home.  It was truly amazing! 



After Taylor, Amanda, Kevin and I and many helpers, we were ready for them.  We even had a few moments where we were able to call Lindsay and Chris and all pray for the new house and it's residents together. 

We greeted the 2 buses that were bringing 2 new families out to Tree of Life with much joy and excitement.  All of the residents and staff came out to cheer the new kids on. 

They're Here!!!

Lining up to welcome the buses; Lilly was ready too!

Then the children sang special songs and we all prayed for the new families.  Finally we got to bring them into their new home.  The children were so kind and respectful but I think at the same time they were very excited for their new place. 

Mevis snuggling her very own dolly & teddy bear

We had prepared toiletry totes, personal boxes with goodies, new clothes and a new Bible.  Each child also had either a baby doll or soft soccer ball pillow and a stuffed animal.  Before we knew it they were trying on clothes and digging through everything. 

Sweet Mary M.  Shy at first; but warmed up quickly


Then they explored the new toys and games.  It was all so wonderful and exciting that I really find it hard to explain.  The Lord blessed us and them in such a mighty way that day.

Reading Veronica the note that we wrote in her new bible

We will continue to post when we can (there are 7 computers in the house this week) as it has been difficult to sometimes connect.  Thank you for your prayers.  Today we meet our CampLIFE kids and begin a week long time of fun and sharing the Gospel.  Please pray for that as well as our confidence in the Lord to work through us.  Satan does not want that to happen.

Our new Blessing House family!
(L to R, Top Row: Uncle Kevin, Auntie Lori, House Mommy Monica, Uncle T.
Middle Row: Moses, Abigail, Bright, Mevis, Mary P., Rhoda, Patricia, House Mommy Lynette
Bottom Row: Auntie Amanda, Baby Lilly, Kenyanta, Edson, Julia, Veronica, Mary M.)

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