Family and Friends,
We often get asked the question, "Are your kids excited to go to Haiti?" We think they are. We hope they are. They even tell us they are. But let's be honest, they probably have a very limited concept of what we are getting into, and the adjustment will be an ongoing challenge for all of us. But we hope the daily struggles will lead to personal growth in our lives if we are patient and watch for those teachable moments.
To prepare for this transition we have been looking at pictures of people and places in Haiti, talking through different potentially challenging scenarios, and in general simply reassuring the kids that everything will be okay. For example, we acted out the airport security process and made the kids put their backpacks and shoes on the "belt", walk through the metal detector without Mom and Dad, and pretend to board the plane. They even got a snack and some juice out of the deal. Maybe God uses these activities to reassure us nervous adults as well!
We also have been spending our time working hard on homeschooling and taking time to do some fun activities that won't be available in Haiti. Please enjoy the pictures below to get to know our kids a little better and see what they have been up to during our last weeks in Sioux Falls.
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| Kester reading to Elizabeth and one of her lions, Noil ("lion" backwards) |
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| Kester doing homework |
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| Elizabeth hard at work |
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| Alexandra working on handwriting |
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| We have enjoyed our Zoo membership the last 2 years...Elizabeth enjoys one final visit and a climb on the gorilla statue |
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| Alexandra on the turtle at the zoo |
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| Kester would have been a good missionary to South America... He likes llamas and alpacas |
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| Our kids have endless adventures with their "soft animals" One of the hard parts of moving is leaving most of them behind. This is Elizabeth with her herd of friends. Can you find bushy? |
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| Kester's Karnivorous Kingdom |
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| Alexandra's Amazing Amalgamation of Assorted Animals |
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| A sign by Dad and kids to welcome Lynn back from saying "goodbye" to some old friends over coffee Alexandra is nicknamed "DD", Elizabeth is "Wiz", and our dog Cookie who is going with us to Haiti. |
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| Grandpa and Grandma Bleeker invited us to swim at the Ramada in Sioux Falls. The kids are enjoying a break from the action. The sign says "no smoking", but it doesn't say anything about puppy chow! We had a great time! |
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| Alexandra tries to fight off the shark attacking Elizabeth |
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| The kids finally got to go to Chuck-E-Cheese after saving up good behavior points in school for over 2 months! |
May your day be an adventure for Jesus!
(The snow and wind might help make it happen!)
-The Grimms
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