Myra, Shirley, Suzy & Jocelyn

These are the beautiful girls that myself, and Bill & Cherie have had the privilege of supporting since we came here together in 2004.  What better way to spend a day then being with them?  I can't think of anything better. :)

Saturday we picked the 4 of them up and took them to Play Zone and had a blast.  I can't remember the last time I had so much fun in the ball pit.  We were in there for literally 2 hours just laughing and being kids and causing a little bit of a ruckus. 

(I tend to do that, but just a little bit.)

We thought it would be fun to celebrate their birthdays since we were all here together so we took them shopping to pick out an outfit and a pair of shoes.  I think they were overwhelmed with all the possibilities but they eventually all picked out their favorites and we just enjoyed watching their excitement.

Then we took them for birthday cake where we sang to all of them, very loudly, :) and just loved watching them radiate.  It was so obvious that they felt so special.

The thing that meant the most to me that day was listening to Bill tell Suzy and Jocelyn that him and Cherie want to support them to go to high school and when they graduate, Bill & Cherie promise to be here.  But not only when they graduate, they promise to be here for them as long as God will allow them.

That just moved me to tears because no one has ever told these girls that.

"I love you and I promise to be here for you no matter what."

I think it moves me so much because it's exactly what Jesus says to us...

It was an amazing day, one that I will never forget.

Bill and Cherie flew back home yesterday, that visit went way too quickly, but was such a sweet time.

And I am fighting yet another stomach virus, good times.

:)