Missing my children

Okay, my family has been abroad in Narok for five months now.  This Nana was one that always saw my family every three months.  I remember Kevin asking me one time, "So Dee, when we move overseas, are you going to come see us every three months?"  I remember thinking at the time, 'Boy, wouldn't it be great if I could visit that often?',  knowing in my mind that that wasn't going to happen.

Well, when Fosters moved overseas, I had it in my mind that I probably wouldn't see them for thirteen months.  Skype has been great getting to see my family more often than I thought I would get too; and the connection for the most part is pretty good.  However, it's just not the same as loving on them and getting to read to them all the time and playing games with them.  I miss loving on them! 

Danielle recently asked me if I could come in March or April which really surprised me.  I really thought I'd be going in Sept. sometime but maybe being able to go much sooner would be great.  So now I'm looking at the possibility of going the end of March and staying for 2 1/2 weeks.  The flights at that time are pretty good, so I need to decide soon if I will make the trip then.  I must say I would love to go sooner than later to see my precious family. 

We love our children, God loves them more!

Knowing when my daughter married and they both had a passion for missions, it would only be a matter of time before we knew God would send them somewhere, we just weren't sure where at first.  Taking several mission trips abroad, God finally spoke in their hearts to serve in Kenya; in Narok with a group called AfricaHope. AfricaHope is established in Narok and work with the Maasai people.  They help the Maasai to have better health for their children, along with better crops and opportunity for education. AfricaHope wishes to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and change lives through truth and hope. My son in law, Kevin, will be working alongside AfricaHope in the rural areas of Narok; and my daughter, Danielle's main task is tending to schooling five year old Eleanor and three year old John.  They also have a sweet 20 month old Madelyn. Danielle will also help with education to the people of Kenya. 

Our family left the states in September, 2011 and will be living and working in Narok for a three year term. We love them and support what God has lead them to do and pray for his watchful eye over our sweet family.

I truly believe the following scripture: "Love the LORD your God, walk in all his ways, obey his commands, hold fast to him and serve Him with all your heart and all your soul." Joshua 22:5  This scripture gives us all something to think and work toward in our lives!