A Week to Remember

After a WONDERFUL week spent with my parents it was bittersweet to say our goodbyes this morning.  I loved spending this past week with them and getting to share our new home with them.  Our life is definitely very different here than it was back in the U.S.

We loved showing them all the many places of Haiti.  We loved introducing them to our new friends here.  It was truly a breath of fresh air to have them here.  I miss them already but am oh so thankful for the time we had together.  Here are some highlights from each day they were here:

 We picked Mom & Dad up from the airport Saturday morning.  They had been awake and traveling throughout the night.  As soon as we made it to the mission property we treated them to some chicken nuggets and french fries just in case they were already missing American cuisine, it also saved me from needing to cook something.  After lunch we spent the day showing them the property and simply catching up!

 We took off to church first thing Sunday morning.  Dad was not quite sure what to think of our mode of transportation down the mountain roads.  I suppose it is slightly different than traveling down 7th street hill in Corbin.

During the church service Mom & I went out to "children's church" so she could get to be with all the kiddo's.  She definitely attracted quite a good bit of attention.  The children enjoyed welcoming their visitor by saying "Welcome, Jamie" in English.  EVERYONE told us we looked like one another.  I will definitely take it as a compliment :)

 Monday & Tuesday were big work days for us.  Dad said when he came he didn't want to get in the way but he wanted to help.  I do believe it is safe to say after two full days of organizing and moving clothes in one of our storage depots and then doing some intense work in our front yard his goals were reached.  We definitely put him to work :)

Early Wednesday morning we traveled to the camp property of Baptist Haiti Mission.  We were excited to get to show Mom & Dad where camp is being planned for many Haitian students this summer.  They were also eager to see where Crossings Ministries will be sending students to serve over the summer as well.  Mom & I enjoyed chatting with Madam Lillian & Love (cooks at the camp) while dad snorkeled and Trey worked on the property with the guys.  It was a fun day in the sun!

Yesterday, our last full day together, we had the opportunity to visit on of the Sponsored Children of Baptist Haiti Mission.  Mom & Dad knew this was one of my favorite things to do and were excited to have the opportunity to do it as well.  We traveled to visit Anne-Sophie (the 4 year old girl)  She is in kindergarten.  We were able to take food and some gifts to this precious family.  She sang for us and told us about herself.  The afternoon was full of kisses and sweet little hugs.

Mom and Dad are now in the air traveling back to good 'ol KY (if all is going according to plan.)  Thank you Papaw & Granny for giving us a GREAT Christmas present and making it possible for them to travel to see us.  Thank you Mamaw Peggy for keeping an eye on the girls at home :)  It was a very special time to get to have Mom & Dad travel to see us together.  We are already excited to have them return!  Now...time to clean up this house and get back in the "routine."