Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Birthdays, goodbyes, and Hellos

We made it to Thailand this morning and greeted our Thai kids. They came dressed in their tribal clothing. It was so good to see them in the airport. It was so good to see Tutu the National Director of Asia's Hope in Thailand. Tonight we are celebrating Hannah's 16th birthday with all the kids. Imagine being 16 and celebrating your birthday in another country with orphan kids that have been rescued. I love my daughter and this trip with her has been priceless. We are enjoying the moments alone in the evening and mornings talking about what God is doing. Hannah is an amazing daughter.


Every time we left the orphanage in Cambodia, the kids waved and stormed to the van. Look at this photo after the second night we spent with them, Beautiful smiles and grateful hearts.

Hannah was a magnet for the kids. They loved having a big sister to hang out with. I love watching Hannah love on her Asian siblings.

Hannah and Ben and Mike in a Tuk-Tuk ride. Now this is an eventful and crazy ride as motos race by.

Hannah walked to the Temple complex with all kinds kids clinging on her. I love this photo of my precious daughter doing exactly what God says is pure and faultless religion. Gotta run but my heart is exploding with such joy. I am so grateful for trips like this they continue to make me more like my Savior. Jesus most precious kids have got to be orphans.

2 comments:

MarlaMae said...

Love the pics, Jim--your heart must be bursting! I feel like mine is and I'm not even there!

Safe journey home--we continue to lift you all up in prayer...

Carry on, dear friend...

Unknown said...

thanks marla