8 days…

Can you believe it… i only have 8 days, less actually, because today is almost over. I am doing okay, but don’t really like to talk too much about it. trying to be really present, living like I am not leaving is better (maybe thas denial :/). However, Dorothy is going to continue to have blessings and help by Kez being here. Dorothy finds out on Wednesday if she is all right to come back. Pray for her. I am sure she is extremely anxious and ready to hear the news and come home ASAP. if by some chance she can't i will more than likely extend my stay again, but i feel very confident that she will get the ok to return.

Pray that kevs and I have a great week, as this week is hard on him with so many emotions and things going on…he doesn’t always know how to process… Dorothy coming home, I am leaving… plus I know in general his little heart is ready to be with a family (YEAH the Brooks), he’s getting older and wants more responsibility…and he’s just having a rough spot. Please keep him in your prayers. i love that boy, he's taught me more than i can even imagine.

Okay what else can I update on…

Poutchino is doing okay. He has TB, but is being treated. I found out this week too, that TB isn’t really contagious when you are under the age of 10years old because your cough isn’t really strong enough to transmit it. Praise God. However considering I have been so sick over here I’m planning on getting a good physical/exam when I return. I am trying not to think about leaving this little man as I have fallen so in love with his joyous spirit, his huge smile, his beautiful eyes…and at times even the gifts of drool…

Pierreline is doing much better. We have had some other spells of diarrhea going around with the kids, but I think nothing is too serious as of right now.

Emmanuel hasn’t had anymore fevers so we probably wont have to do a malaria test. YEAH! It’s so good to see him back to his old self, happy and smiling!

Emily Marie is getting so big, I think she has started saying my name…and definitely throws tantrums when she can’t be with me and I am visible to her… oh how I will miss her…you have no idea.

Mackenson by only the grace of God is still with us and doing as well as can be expected. his biggest task in life may be to breathe, he maybe tiny with a lot of brain damage...but there is NO doubt he is a fighter and holding on for something...its beautiful, yet heartbreaking all the same.

our newest little one Lavinsky is doing well. he has AIDS and might be blind in one eye from Gonarea, but he is a delight..when he wants to smile its big and he seems to be adjusting well.

patrick loves it here...so happy it seems ALL the time!

today cha cha helped wash clothes and we had a blast...he is too cute for words...which ends up getting him out of all the trouble in the world...because he is a stinker and a charmer...oh and did i say sneaky too! but he is dorothys first baby and he is so adorable you just want to squeeze him... i will try to get some pictures up sooner than later.

well thanks again for everything!
may the Lord's face shine upon you :)
natasha xoxox