Emotional Goodbyes

For those of you who don't know I'll give you a brief rundown of the last couple of days.  I had a problem with my airline and they were going to charge me $200 for my luggage.  I was so frustrated.  I was sure God wanted me on this trip and I could not understand why this was happening, then my mom got a call from a "friend" who offered to pay the fee for the luggage!!  To top it off, the twins pediatrician gave me tons of formula and some baby medication to bring as well!  Shame on me for ever doubting how faithful God is!

I spent the day with the twins!  It was their 2nd birthday.  It is so hard to leave them, but I know that their mom and my parents will take great care of them while I am away.  

I have to say that them forgetting who I am scares me so much.  I have to say I felt so at peace when I left their apartment, God is so amazing.

So my journey begins in just a few hours.  I want to thank everyone for their support both financial and prayer.  I could not be doing any of this without you. My flight is at 6pm to Amsterdam, and then to Rowanda and finally I arrive in Entebbe Uganda late Saturday night.  I am incredibly blessed to be going to Amani Baby Cottage for the next 2 months.  Please keep praying for me,  I will be updating my blog as time and access to the internet (and hydro) allows.

I love all of you 

Nicole

bring on the new year 2013

So I am sitting here in awe as I think back about the last year.  My life has changed so dramatically.  I got baptized in March, (lost my Aunt Kathy the same day); I went to Ghana with Possibilities International in the summer;  I quit smoking in August!  Tee hee!!!  I completed Bible College in November!  Hallelujah!  I spent many days and many hours with my beautiful girls.   

 These kids have grown so much in the last year.   Learning to walk, talk, run, and jump.  (well Nellie jumps haha)  Viki still loves to cuddle all the time and seeks constant attention, while Nellie thins she is a big girl and want to do it “All by herself”.  You can see Viki trying to see what Nellie is doing so she can do it the same way!   Toopy and Binoo are on top of their favorite list…. and don’t even mention the word Bubbles.  Also making sure their shoes are hidden or else you are surely going for a walk!

Mom and dad in Florida.  Where they graciously brought me to spend a few days.  Was the worst vacation ever for my mom.  She has an allergic reaction to no see um bugs and had hundreds of painful bites.  A future Florida vacation is out of the question.  

I could not survive without these two people.  My mom is my rock, her constant prayer and support mean more to me than anything else in this world…

 

This was Christmas day, my mom made aprons, oven mitts and chef hats for the twins.  MY dad made them a kitchen DIY style out of an old entertainment center.  As one person told me, He puts Fisher Price to shame.  It was a great year and a wonderful Christmas. 

So 2013 is finally here and I could not be more excited.  I leave the 18th for Jijna Uganda to volunteer at Amani Baby Cottage for 2 months!  God has given me a a heart for Africa, and I am so blessed to have this opportunity to go and serve Him.  This picture was take at Amani last Christmas! <3