HELLO!

Wow its been awhile! A lot has happened in the two weeks I haven't blogged. The water situation is still pretty much the same but now Carlos and the workers are bringing the water more often. Thank God! We were suppose to have running water two weeks ago but it never came through. Apparently we were going to get running water through the neighbor, everyone was so excited! I was a little hesistant because I knew what had gone on in the past but I was trusting God. Well I woke up that morning and the kids were all telling me how we had running water. I was really impressed. It was odd though because during the day no one used the faucets or the showers. I got really curious towards the end of the day so I turned the knob on the faucet but nothing came out. I haven't heard anything else since.

That same week Monica came to visit me!! I was so excited. I could hardly stand the car ride to the airport and it was a long car ride. The week went by so fast with her here and I didn't want her to go home but I knew she had too. During her stay here a lot of things happened. We got a new bus for the orphanage. Well its really like a 15 passanger van but we call it a bus. Its really nice to have because not only do they take the kids to school but it helps us go to the market and other places we need to go. No more waiting for 3 hours for someone to pick us up at the market! Praise God! Also we got 5 new little girls, all siblings. Thats right I said 5! Dunia who is 9, Kelin who is 7, Catalina who is 6, Gisell who is 3 and Nohelia who is 2. They were/still are all sick. Josue, Monica and I went to get them for the child services here. The lady just informed me that they were all sick, had lice and had a little brother somewhere but they weren't sure. Well last week we found their little brother, who is 8 months old, and he is now living with us. Also during Monica's visit Teresita and Henises got very very sick and were in the hospital. One day poor Teresita had to get at least 6 injections and she is only a year old. My little girl Henises had some new kind of sickness that was really serious and had to stay in the hospital for about a week. She is doing a lot better now though, Praise God!

I've come up with a list that I want to share with you all..

Top Ten Things Said in a House With 35 Kids..

10. Give it back/Stop it!
9. Kids!
8. He/She is hitting me!
7. Look at what he/she is doing
6. I didn't do it!
5. Stop crying
4. I want water
3. Liar/Lies
2. I love you!
1. Mommy Reyna!!!


A lot of times its really crazy, hectic, insane, whinney, tiring, stressful and so much more to live in a house with 35 kids. The house is always full with fighting, crying, bruises, bleeding, whinning and tons more. But at the end of the day I wouldn't trade it for the world. God has blessed me with 35 kids that I get to hug and love everyday. And even if I get stressed out or mad I always have a least two waiting to hug me, sit on my lap or tell me they love me. Its well worth it!

Once again thank you everyone for your support and helping me stay down here, whether its just prayers, money support or encouraging post or emails I'm thankful for it all! I love you all and miss you so much! I love the kids a lot and there are a lot of them but even sometime they can't fill the void in my heart for you guys!!

All my blessings and love!

xo,

Muneca

Lis