Can't wait to meet this little one!

Mira Joy

22 days!

Expectations

Sometimes I think I know what to expect when I get to Taiwan, and there are other times, like right now, that I know I can't even imagine what it will be like! I recently got information about the trip and they told us what to expect:

"No sleep, lack of time to yourself, don’t plan on shaving your legs very often..there won’t be time, a lot of noise and crying, feeling like you are running into a brick wall….and feeling of accomplishment, one of the most rewarding things you will ever do."

I love reading other peoples blogs and seeing the pictures they've posted! I follow a few blogs of parents who I will probably get to meet when they come to pick up their babies and that makes me so excited! I look forward to seeing parents' faces when they get to meet their babies and seeing them begin to bond with them.

I now know "Hello," "phone," and "thank you" in Chinese. And considering I already knew two of those words before I started trying to learn Chinese, I guess I'm not doing so well. I better get moving! Less than a month now!

Dreaming about Taiwan

Well, I started dreaming about Taiwan last night. While I don't remember much of my dream, I remember that I was mad at myself for not learning Chinese before I left (I'm planning to learn some basic words before I go, so I can at least say/understand a little bit). I also remember feeling completely overwhelmed, which I'm sure I will be at first.

I have my Visa and my plane ticket. Time is flying and I know I'll be in Taiwan before I know it. Less than 2 months now!

Websites

Just thought I'd share the Home of God's Love website:

www.thehomeofgodslove.org

Also, you can find a video about the HoGL at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5IniQ1gPrk

3 months!

In just a little over 3 months, I will be in Taiwan. I leave June 8 (just 4 days after we get out of school for the summer)!







I received this picture of the babies at the orphanage:






There are 22 babies there right now, soon to be 23! It's going to be a busy summer!





I also "stole" this picture from someone else's blog:






Please pray for these babies and for those working with them. I'm sure the 22 babies are keeping them very busy!

A New Adventure

Well, God is starting me on a new adventure, one that I had never even thought of until December. This summer, I'm going to Taiwan for two months to work at the Home of God's Love! I'll be holding, changing, feeding, and playing with babies and I'm so excited!



It all started on Christmas Eve when Matt and Chrissy (my brother and sister-in-law) got a call that they were matched with a little girl.




As Matt and Chrissy started talking about the trip to Taiwain and the possibility of the family going with them, I started getting more and more excited about the Home of God's Love and I knew I wanted to go, even if I couldn't go when Matt and Chrissy went. After thinking and praying about it, I decided I would contact the home and see if they needed any help. Now, I have a plane ticket!!! I'll be leaving June 8 and returning August 12.

I'm so excited about this opportunity, and a little nervous, but I'm already seeing God at work. Prayers are appreciated!

Here's a picture that I received of some of the babies: