Having a great time!

I am so sorry I have not been blogging--combination of slow upload speed with lack of time! The trip to this point has been fun. Everyone is doing great. Of course, every trip has its stories!

Mike was taken to the UN hospital last night because he had a piece of metal in the center of his eye. The Argentina doctors were able to get it out but want him to immediately go to an optimologist when he gets home. He is hoping to still be able to finish the playground set, but we are not sure. The swingsets are up, and the kids are absolutely beside themselves with giddyness over the new addition!

Dad is having lots of issues with trying to get the electrical. He really needed another couple of hands to help him get this all completed. His kidneys have been hurting so we are praying that the kidney stone does not make an appearance.

The rest of the team is doing the job of loving on kids. Bri and Shelby simply want to just move down here...I think Pastor Aristild is already counting on it! They absolutely love it here and the Haitians love them.

Anna is already tearing up just to think of going back home. She has done exactly what we knew she would....let kids hang all over her and love on them back!!! Her knee is sore, and we keep begging her to wear her brace, but she is politely refusing : )

Martha still has her "cling on" Charlesmise (pronounced shaw-meese). This little girl absolutely will not leave her alone! Jerry, Martha took a day are painted the rebar for the curtains....not so sure you should save a spot for her on her paint crew--it was a little messy : )

Phyllis & Verla---the curtains were a hit! They are hung and they are perfect and beautiful!!! They love it! Also, sidenote for Phyllis & Sara--Wannson is a COMPLETELY different boy! This kid is cracking up laughing and smiling all the time...it is literally amazing!!!

Mom is in love with a boy by the name of Kevins....we are sincerely praying that they will get to bring him over on a 5 year visa....can't describe this boy except to say he is amazing and is a boy after mom's own heart! You all will love him. Please be praying that God will make His plan evident in this situation.

Shelly is doing great---you'd think this woman lives in a 3rd world country all the time! Church ladies---you would totally be impressed--not the same woman!

Lillie is loving all over babies! She was a hit because she taught them how to play baseball....they loved it! However, it was a combo between that and dodgeball. Coconuts were used for the bases and if they could not tag you out with the ball, they would pick up the coconut and throw that!!!?!?

Kristin has talked to Sandeline and Jasmide both about adoption and they are ready to go! We will meet with the attorney in the morning and praying we get a clear understanding of the path that lies before Todd & Kris, Mike & Lydia, and Sean and I about adopting our babies.

Moises, Kentia, and Judely came over today after lunch so we could just spend time starting to bond with them since they are the ones we truly believe that God will be giving us soon. It was a little intimidating as we got off the bus and realized that this really is what reality could look like for us very, very soon...however, it was only intimidating for about 10 minutes. After that--it was shear joy! We played ball, sean practiced karate. We sang, loved on them, fed them snacks, hugged all over them and then put them down for a nap.About 1 hour into the afternoon, I went looking for Sean and Kentia....I found them both taking a nap--Sean sleeping and Kentia snuggled into his side just snoring and drooling away. They both looked so content...it was a sweet moment that I don't think I will ever forget.

Moises gave me my first kiss out of nowhere today....and he also told Sean that he loved him....first time for that too : ) The warm fuzzies were running wildly :  I asked Sean if he was scared...he said "not at all....Britt, I am so ready for this!" It melted my heart.

I have loved his attitude through this entire prcoess. He was talking to mom today, and I overheard him say, "no matter what, I am finding out more and more that love is a CHOICE....whatever children God gives us, I am making the committment to choose to love them." It is a such an amazing picture of God's love for us. We were not anything lovable, but God in His mercy CHOOSES to love us and He CHOSE to make us His children. I am so excited to be a part of this amazing process.

We are in love with these children. We cannot wait for you all to meet them. My dad is already smitten and mom has slid into the role of a granparent amazingly. These kids love them, and they are really loving all over them!

Tomorrow is the last day, and we know that it is going to be hard. Please pray that God gives us grace and that we have an amazing last 8 hours with the kids.

Thanks to all who have been praying and giving to sponsor these children and this orphanage. God is answering prayers and providing immensely! You are being used of God, and I can't wait to see what the next step is for so many of us and you as we seek His plan for our lives!