Hello all,
Lets start with a shout out from the Dominican ay? Its been going AMAMAMAMAZIIIININNNNNGGGG so far! It hard to believe that its already been 4 days here. We literally spent the wholeeee day traveling on tuesday and still haven't recovered from the jet-lag. We have taken millions of pictures ... well not in the literal sense... more of a figurative million. Check out the videos that we all post because it gives you a pretty good idea of whats going on and where we are. We are currently blogging from the Ace Wireless warehouse...let me just tell you, its incredible. Of all the places we've gotten to visit, the kids in Cotui (did we spell that right? Not sure but you can check on that) are the cuttest, craziest, most lovable little things you will ever get to meet. The leprosy center was totaly life changing and we have so many stories to share just from that visit. The people there are very wise and they were the ones who taught us a lot, which was kind of unexpected. I (Maddy) have had to memorize 3 spanish songs and I am definitly struggling..... can anyone say GRINGO!!!!! The language barrier is the toughest part of the trip we both wish that we would have payed more attention in Spanish Class... sorry Mrs Joyce and Mr Oliphant. "lo sientos mallestros". We are well fed, hydrated, unburnt, unbitten (well for the most part), tired but great. Love and miss you all at home!! See you soon and can`t wait to tell you all about our time here!!!
P.S.
To the parents of austin and braden...they are doing great. They are outside as we type playing basketball with the huge dominicans (and getting their butts kicked). Enjoy that thought. Adios.
P.S.S. We're adding a picture of them getting their butts kicked for you to see...
Lets start with a shout out from the Dominican ay? Its been going AMAMAMAMAZIIIININNNNNGGGG so far! It hard to believe that its already been 4 days here. We literally spent the wholeeee day traveling on tuesday and still haven't recovered from the jet-lag. We have taken millions of pictures ... well not in the literal sense... more of a figurative million. Check out the videos that we all post because it gives you a pretty good idea of whats going on and where we are. We are currently blogging from the Ace Wireless warehouse...let me just tell you, its incredible. Of all the places we've gotten to visit, the kids in Cotui (did we spell that right? Not sure but you can check on that) are the cuttest, craziest, most lovable little things you will ever get to meet. The leprosy center was totaly life changing and we have so many stories to share just from that visit. The people there are very wise and they were the ones who taught us a lot, which was kind of unexpected. I (Maddy) have had to memorize 3 spanish songs and I am definitly struggling..... can anyone say GRINGO!!!!! The language barrier is the toughest part of the trip we both wish that we would have payed more attention in Spanish Class... sorry Mrs Joyce and Mr Oliphant. "lo sientos mallestros". We are well fed, hydrated, unburnt, unbitten (well for the most part), tired but great. Love and miss you all at home!! See you soon and can`t wait to tell you all about our time here!!!
P.S.
To the parents of austin and braden...they are doing great. They are outside as we type playing basketball with the huge dominicans (and getting their butts kicked). Enjoy that thought. Adios.
P.S.S. We're adding a picture of them getting their butts kicked for you to see...
Hey girls!! Thanks for the update! We are praying for all of you and it sounds like you are doing good things there. Thanks for the pictures. Maybe the girls should get out there and help Brayden and Austin! Much love to you!!
ReplyDeletemom, dad and Ashton (smokey and cheetoh too)
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing time you're having. We can't wait to hear the stories. We're enjoying the blogs, pictures, and videos. OK, the video with you all singing and the gentleman expressing the love in his heart, brings tears to my eyes. The Lord is blessing you all BIG TIME! Praise Him!
We're praying for you!
Love,
The Jones Family
P.S. We miss and love you Maddy. Keep practicing your Spanish!
Maddy, grandma Jones read your blog and tried to comment but found it very difficult. She asked me to tell you that she knows from experience how truly life-changing this trip is and how pleased she is that you are putting yourself on the line for our Lord. She said "this will show you how much He can use you all of your days in a new way." I know from my Vietnam trip that it does.
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Dad
Hi Maddy, Sami, Austin & Braden!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear everything is going so well! We're keeping you all in prayer. THANK YOU for including the picture of the boys & how they were doing...ha, ha! (I don't know if we would of gotten the "real" story on how that game was going!) :)
Hope you got a little more sleep last night and are rested for your BIG DAY today! Happy 4th! You are all incredible & it is SO EXCITING to see God working thru each of you!
Lots of Love~
The Saenz Family