Mission Completed!

Mark 9:41 I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward

We dedicate this Bible verse to all of you who donated towards the bedding for the Orphans. This week we were able to complete the mission we felt led to do and thanks to all of you it was possible! Since we've been here in Bogota we've had the pleasure of spending time with twelve children who above all desire time and love. After spending some time with them we realized the need they had of new bedding, so we sent out an email and friends responded. Thank you!! Here are some pictures of their reactions, it was PRICELESS.

Todos los dias en Bogota (Everyday life in Bogota)...

I thought it would be fun to share some of our pictures with you. Here is a glimpse of our lives in South America:

At an overpass...love the Colombian flag in the background.

Must do school even if we are in another country...Jav loves it!

Daddy and Jojo coloring...PLUS Andrew answering endless questions of, 'So why??' Jojo's new favorite words (ex. 'So why we color it blue'?)

At the park in front of the house we are staying in. Andrew is usually carrying all of our raincoats and other necessary items for us in his backpack ;) (ex. snacks, juice boxes and cars)



Yes that is me scrubbing shoes with a toothbrush! I'm so Colombian ;)

Happy Birthday Andrew!!!

Yesterday as we were walking back from dinner I turned to Andrew and asked him if he would of ever imagined spending his 32nd birthday in South America. He responded, 'no I didn't think I would ever live in the most dangerous country in South America'...we just smiled. And yet here we are again, in Colombia. We had a really special day yesterday...I made a Colombian breakfast for Andrew and for dinner he chose to eat at TGIFridays, yes- there is one here!

Sorry we haven't blogged for a while we went back to the States and spent a few weeks in Florida. We were too busy resting, enjoying conveninces and consistent warm water :) Andrew's parents met us in Orlando. We had a great week of fellowship and fun. Did I mention it was COLD (30 degrees), but we still managed to have fun, I mean how could we not, we were in Disney World. Then we went to South Florida and spent a couple of weeks with my family. It was great to have some time to be spoiled a little by our families (he, he, he).

I must be honest...when we stepped out of the plane I almost cried. Not of excitement, but of selfishness. I just thought of all the things I missed. A few minutes later though I had a change of heart. God gently reminded me that there is a purpose for us to be here. It's not about me. There are things we are suppose to 'finish' here. God has been so faithful to us, every step of this journey. We left with two luggages and came back with seven!! All stuff to give to people who need it, mainly the orphans. We 'dreaded' customs but know that is part of the deal when coming here. And guess what? Not one luggage got checked...we walked right through. This is unheard of in this country. God is so sweet to us and definitely knows how much we can handle. Our children have been amazing! They have adjusted to our new life just fine. In fact, in the van our way to our home in Colombia...they were laughing, dancing, and enjoying every minute of being in a no car-seat country.

Jojo and Daddy fighting for the last bite ;)