“We do not create our destiny; we participate in its unfolding.”
―David Richo
Did I ever tell y’all about our newest neighbors? They moved into the house directly behind us last summer and you won’t believe where they lived before that: Haiti!
Yep. They relocated to Haiti in June of 2010 to launch a new phase of their ministry- Pathfinder Ministries. In 2011, they became co-directors of the Children’s Hope education initiative in Jacmel and area directors for Children’s Hope in Jeremie/Anse Du Clerc. They led the construction of two orphanages and oversaw the operation of 8 schools. They also led Bible studies, preached in local churches, and taught English to local Haitians, so you can imagine how excited we were when we found out they were moving into the house across the alley! I mean, what are the odds, ya know? And what a gift to have neighbors that speak our son’s native language right in our backyard!
And speaking of our little love, I put together a video of some of my favorite i-phone clips to share here today. I hope it makes you smile too! 😀
And if you left a comment on my previous post- thank you so much for leaving me such kind and encouraging words to find! You will never know how much I appreciate and cherish them…and you!
Smiled for sure! Also sobbed out loud the first time he threw his arms around Daddy’s neck. My heart is soaring for you guys!! Hurry home, Sonny!!!
He is beautiful! I’m so very happy for you. May God bless your lives together!
What a precious video! So happy for all three of you!
Tears! So very, very precious. I sat here watching the video with my hand over my mouth in awe of this beautiful little boy with two grateful parents and a brand new future for all three along with their extended families.
God is good.
All the time,
I am so happy for all of you.
Thank you for sharing your precious family with us. I held my breath as the tears came down at how beautiful it was to see that little angel see his Mommy and Daddy for the first time. May God continue to bless you and safe travels.
Congratulations! You video takes me back to when we first met our daughter in China. We’ve only watched the video once (shortly after we arrived back in the States) in the past ten years and it was so hard and emotional for us we haven’t watched it since. She cried so hard to leave the foster home it was painful to see.Maybe now we can sit down and try again. She is 13 now, so it might be a good time.
Thank you for sharing!
Sitting here with tears of joy for ya’ll!! Will continue to pray for this journey you on and can’t wait until your Sonny is home in your arms!!
Thank you, Suezi! XO
Definitely made me smile and cry like a baby! God is so, so good!
Oh my goodness, I was gasping out loud when he came running and threw his little arms around Kevin’s neck and then to you and kissing you…you can just tell how much that little boy loves you so much. I pray we will be seeing you at your home with Steevenson very very soon. God bless you all.
Linda
P.S. He is one adorable little boy….if you decide you don’t want him, I’ll take him 🙂
Wahoo!!! I just got back on your blog today and I am so happy for you guys! Blessings!!!
This video is BEAUTIFUL…thanks for sharing!!((BIG HUG))!!!
Oh my gosh, I could not hold back the tears! What a beautiful collection of moments!
Aww too cute… I started out googling rope draw handles and ended up browsing your blogs only to find myself in tears watching your cute family and your son stevenson. Its now 22.48 in birmingham UK and I need sleep but I wanted to tell you how amazing you are and bless you all 🙂