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
About Me
- Lis Bravard
- My name is Lis, and I'm 19 years old. I love god! i just graduated from cosmeotology school. This summer I went honduras on a missions trip and I absolutely loved it, so now I am going back. I will leave at the begining of febuary and stay until July. I will work and live in the orphanage with the kids. I will pretty much be their mom, I will teach them how to take care of themselves and their belongings. I am so excited.
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4 comments:
Lis! You have had a lot going on! Wow! That is great that you have the van/bus now and also are loving on the new sibling group of six. I really do not know how you are able to have the strength to do all you are doing, except that I know that God is working in and through you to care for these ones that are so precious to His heart. I cannot believe you have been there for over three months already! We do miss seeing your smile here, but as you said, you wouldn't trade it for the world, and we wouldn't want you to, either. We pray for you to be healthy, have strength, be safe, and to show God's love in a dynamic way to all those He brings you in contact with. We love you much and look forward to seeing you again! Love, love, love, Aunt Lisa
Oh, and I got to talk with Monica at House of Freedom and hear about some of the things you did during the week she was there. It was nice to be able to feel even more connected with you by talking with Monica. So glad she was able to visit you!
Hey sis....great blog!! I can't believe how fast time is going...and yet so slow at the same time :D Sounds like you never have a dull moment there....glad to hear that you are still enjoying being there. We are continuing to pray for your safety, health, financial provision, for the kids, for you to be a light to them, and so much more! Can't wait to see you (or at least talk to ya!) Hope you are having a great week! love and miss ya lots. Kristin
It's great to read your update, Lis. We're so glad that you don't have to wait for three hours anymore to get a ride home from the market! The sacrifice that you are making for those children is so Christ like. They may never realize it but God certainly does. You are doing some great sowing there and the reaping will come even more than it already has. We are praying that you will soon have all the water that you need and more. We love you, Stan and Doris
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