Attempting to express...

Attempting to express…

The growth, excitement, exhaustion and unforgettable moments that have been lived through this last month seem to be somewhat (inexpressible).

As we moved deeper into the mountains, deeper into poverty… I could have only imagined that in that particular aspect - it would have clearly been more difficult.  None the less, it has brought many new joys and ways of life that we have grown to appreciate.  For example, the mile walk from the children’s homes to ours… down a dirty dirt road, being greeted by nearly 100+ people along the way to return home by foot walking in the light of the moon over the mountains.  We have more time, for more things… it’s odd, but rather comforting.

As we have welcomed friends and guest into our new house… with 8 bedrooms… we are many, and now having the space for guests, they are ever present throughout the weeks and bring so much life to our gigantic dinner table, in which a friend passed on to us.  A partner, who became a dear friend… Jenny from Imani-Africa joined us for a week in Burundi as we look towards our future together, helping those who are hurting.  The Global Health Corps fellows here to establish the management for our clinic and build partnerships in which we know the Lord is expanding our work, far beyond what we could of ever imagined. 

Having been blessed with an amazing transport truck from Switzerland, from once strangers who have now become a part of our big family… Malaki growing, with a hilarious and joyful character – and the lingering stubbornness that makes its entrance in the lives of many 2 year olds.  Isabella, the one who fights for attention, and much expected as we have not had the time we would have liked, to have enjoyed her first weeks of life – being so tied up with moving our family, office, children and staff to The Village of Jeremiah 29:11.  It’s been, well.  It’s been… fulfilling and overwhelmingly challenging all together. 

We prepared for the month of July for months… we lived it, it’s past.  Whew!  It was a tough one.  Isai for one worked night and day preparing the final things for the kids to move to their new home, along with the dramatic repairs of our new home.  Now, adjusting to the new security measures in which we must live by, and taking all preventive measures against the former co-inhabitants of our home sweet home - rats.  Late nights, early mornings… unpredictable situations, left and right.  Our move to Bukeye, from Muramvya has been just that.  Fully disclosed.  We rest upon the grace of God and remember His goodness and are especially thankful for His seasons in our lives; knowing that before we know it we will enter into our season of rest.