Russian Adoption Diary: Home Safe and Sound

Monday, July 16, 2007

Home Safe and Sound

H was supposed to be home from her mission trip to Canada tonight. However, yesterday afternoon we received a call that they weren't stopping, but were coming on home. The youth group made it in at about 11:15 p.m. last night, safe and sound.

She had a wonderful time. I had prayed that God would change her life and make it more than just a fun time. As always, He was faithful. Her job on her "crew" was to help lead a Kid's Club. She really bonded with 7 year old Sarah. One day Sarah asked her who this Jesus was that they were talking about. H was able to tell her about Jesus and the Bible. It was a life-changing moment for her. She was also her crew's devotional leader, even though she was the youngest in the group.

She had a great time and a great experience. She slept from last night at midnight until about 12:30 p.m. today. I have a feeling that's not the end of the slumber!

Right now, the only thing on her mind is going to see our friends' new little girl from China. They got home Saturday night. They just called and okayed it, so I guess we're off.

posted by 6blessings @ 12:41 PM

7 Comments:

At 1:47 AM, kate said…

What a wonderful trip. I think it was life-changing for both her and Sarah. Gotta love those ripples...
At 3:13 AM, Melissa said…

I have been behind in my reading and just got caught up. I love the blue hands story. One time when I was teaching in a Day care, a child got a hold of a jar of powdered tempera paint (very concentrated) and shook it all over himself, a friend and the bathroom. He was yellow for a week.

Glad you had fun with the pisariks. i love meeting bloggy friends.
At 2:21 PM, Tereasa said…

Mission trips are so good for young people and always life changing. I am so happy that you are supportive of your daughter. Where in Canada did she go? We are fromk Canada and are moving back in two weeks!
At 3:33 AM, Maggie said…

I'm glad it was such a good experience for her.
At 4:46 AM, Jennefer said…

I bet you are so happy to have her home safe with you knowing that she had such a great experience.
At 4:46 AM, Jennefer said…

I bet you are so happy to have her home safe with you knowing that she had such a great experience.
At 3:44 PM, Jane said…

I am ALWAYS amazed at how God can take a group of, say 10 people, and turn the world upside down for His kingdom.

Kate... I too love the ripples that go out to all nations when just ONE person hears of Jesus awesome love and dying on the cross for our sins. If we would all use the power of say 5.... I tell 5 people then they each tell, 5 people....before long, there would be no one left to go to hell!