I love these people... really in a deep way. One thing I can say over the past 3 + years is my amazement in the community the Lord has surrounded us with. I tell many, here your experiences in Burundi are many times positive and fruitful or negative and discouraging influenced greatly by those you are working with and together with. In the beginning, we experienced so much hardship and trials in which we learned from and grew enormously because of... however, much of it was based of the people we were surrounded by and the deception and greed that was continually at our doorstep. I really enjoy our staff, we laugh, we cry, we forgive... we grow together in the love of Christ; always reminding eachother to keep our hearts right before the Lord. The kids are growing up to be examples in character, in love and respect and it's just beautiful.We just recieved a couple (Jose and Mari) from Switzerland for the next 3-6 months, and truly it was an answer to prayer. They have come along side us to bear some of the weight of building the children's village and really just to help support our family and ministry here. They will be a huge help as we move in July - in that same time we are reciving our beautiful little girl. It's a God thing, and they are a blessing to have. I hope to post some pictures of all of us as time permits! It's a blessing to be surrounded by people who love you, look out for you and support you, and in this time we stand in awe of the path the Lord has set us on. All our love...
