Waiting in Liberia.

We find ourselves hanging out at the airport in Monrovia – our flight now delayed for two hours. It seems that a bird flew into the engine at landing and they're trying to assure that the plane is safe to fly. So we wait..... The good news is that, much to our surprise, we found internet connection, a very scarce luxury. So, here's an update

We've seen and experienced much in the last few weeks. Terry and Lavonna united with their son, Emmanual, below. God blessed their time together with Emmanual bonding with them quickly and able to watch them leave the orphanage yesterday with confidence that they would be back for him. We each bonded with several different children and come home with a softness in our hearts.



The medical outreach finished on Wednesday with the deaf home - reaching a total of 300 children. The deaf home was particularly moving. We found children that are bright, vivacious and confident. Heather was amazing as she was able to share with the children through sign language. We all learned a few simple things for communication and there was much pen and paper moving around trying to communicate.

Below you'll see Emily treating a child with flouride.

Michal learning the finer art of carrying a baby in a lapper...

We used Thursday and Friday for hair braiding (for the young girls), shopping and visits to Momo's family. Below is a picture of Momo's mom and sister and brothers. It was a very emotional visit this time as Momo related to his younger siblings. Our visit took place in a small walkway between block houses and 40-50 adults and children located on either end watching us. The adults on the team accompanied us that day and Momo's Uncle Varney said he was honored by being visited by so many white people.

So, we wait to head home... Although most of us are anxious to get going, we find it difficult to leave those that we have come to love as friends. Dan and I (and family) continue to build relationships with a few young men and were very pleased to see how they have grown and the progress they are making in school and in their spiritual walks. We'll share more about them when we return.

So, what's next? Each of our hearts have been prompted in different ways and come back changed and searching for what God has next in our lives.....

Pray for our safe return.