Thursday, April 30, 2009

Rapha baby!

GREAT time at Rapha!  You guys, it is amazing to go back to your sponsored site!!!  I know the money hasn't had time to really start flowing from our sponsorships, so the team with me doesn't get to see first hand the HUGE difference that financial help makes. . .but, I hope  they did get to see the HUGE difference that the relationship makes.

I wish you could have heard Juliette (head teacher) talking to the Rapha kids about our church.  She told them about how we love them and have chosen to sponsor them.  I then got to get up and tell them all about the videos we showed of them and about how Pastor Jon tells stories from being there and how Tom came to our church and all the kids were sponsored in one day.  They kept cheering the whole time.  I told them of how our whole church loved them and prayed for them and how you guys have their pictures in your homes.  I pretty much teared up with the biggest smile on my face the whole time we were there =)  

In fact. . just so you know I was probably pretty annoying to the rest of the team b/c I was like a little child itching to get to Rapha all day!  

It is amazing. . going back to a place that you have fallen in love with.  It is amazing seeing kids, asking their names and then knowing them because of the time you've spent praying for them and talking about them with your church family.  It is amazing knowing that the money you sent is going to make an impact on their lives (we are now thinking they may be building a partial kitchen and kitchen supplies to feed all the kiddos. . .I'll let you know).  

This is what it's all about.  This is just one small reason that getting these orphan points sponsored is so cool.  Not just does it completely change the lives of the children, but coming back to a place like that is pure heaven!  I wish you guys could have been there with me and CAN'T wait for the day when our church takes a trip there!!!!

We ended our time with some serious dancing. . .yes, this white girl shook her booty for about an hour which sent the children tumbling in laughter!  (it's all worth it to see them shake with laughter!)  They also performed a few songs.  This makes you just beam with complete joy!!!!

When they got up and performed as a group, "He knows My Name" I did about lose it though.  don't worry, I have video. . .you'll just have to wait until I get home!  

Love you guys!  Can't wait to blog tomorrow morning about our new possible site that we visited with 32 double orphans (mostly aids related) that was just precious!

9 comments:

Terri said...

Can't wait to see the videos. I can hardly contain myself and weep as I read these stories. I can't wait to visit there some day. Looking forward to your next post. I love you and will be lovin' on my precious little ones tomorrow. I'll hug them extra hard just for you !!!!

Terri said...

Can't wait to see the videos. I can hardly contain myself and weep as I read these stories. I can't wait to visit there some day. Looking forward to your next post. I love you and will be lovin' on my precious little ones tomorrow. I'll hug them extra hard just for you !!!!

Beautiful Mess said...

Anxiously awaiting you coming home to see video-but stay and work and love on some kids for me! I can't wait to hear more! God bless!

Dearest Jessica said...

OK it's just wrong to post the story without the video! I am tearing up just thinking of them singing my favorite song!
What a sweet blessin to see, and know he really does know their name!
I love it!

Amy Savage said...

So awesome, Brandi!! I just love that these sweeties know they are loved by a bunch of people far away, but more importantly by their Heavenly Father who does indeed know their name. What a precious visit I'm sure that was for you. I am loving your updates and can't wait to hear more as your trip unfolds. We're praying!! Amy

Greg. said...

Great work babe!

Valarie Daly said...

Can I just confess on how jealous I am that I am not there with you. GOD has his perfect timing on when I can go, so I will just sit and wait for that to happen! Know that my heart is just aching as I read your post. To be able to hear them sing the song-He knows My Name. Make sure you hug and kiss every child and tell them how much their heavenly daddy loves them! Can't wait to read more!

Kathleen said...

I am praying for you and these precious children. God is so amazing and I want so much to be there with you serving. Hug the kids for me and tell them that many people back home are praying for them. They matter and they are not forgotten. I can't wait for the video. I will have my tissue ready!!!

jena said...

Beam me there Scotty!