(our latest steps): May 19, 2014 through May 26, 2014

(our latest steps)

May 26, 2014

Dami smiles as she points out her favorite 

neon colored fish at the store!

May 25, 2014

The boys gear up for another night of worship and praise

in Princeton, Indiana!

May 24, 2014

Dami went exploring with her host home in 

Marion, Indiana!

May 23, 2014

Eni holds up her favorite treat as she and her host family

visit Upland, Indiana; where the 

famous missionary Samuel Morris lived!

"Bread is one thing, stone is another. I once saw a stone with gold in it 

and they told me it was worth more than a barrel of flour. 

But when I am hungry I cannot eat that stone, 

I must have bread.

So my soul cannot be satisfied with anything but Jesus, 

the bread of life."

Samuel Morris

May 22, 2014

The boys pose in the concert cowboy hats

during set up!

May 21, 2014

David shows his most recent chalk drawing

at his host home in Covington, Ohio!

May 20, 2014

Chhuani and Dami stand next to their giant welcome

sign in Ohio! 

May 19, 2014

Kima and David were impressed by this

Native American wood carving!

(our latest steps): May 12, 2014 through May 19, 2014

(our latest steps)

May 19, 2014

Eni visited the St. Louis history museum in Missouri 

with her host home!

May 18, 2014

The boys prepare for Sunday morning with Uncle Jon in

Salem, Illinois. What an awesome morning of God

moving the heart of his people!

"Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 

Serve the LORD with gladness! 

Come into his presence with singing!

Know that the LORD is God! 

It is he who made us and we are his; 

we are his people and the sheep of his pasture."

Psalm 100:1-3

May 17, 2014

Dami, David, and Vena are busy at play at a nearby 

park in Salem, Illinois!

May 16, 2014

Dami shows off her recent discovery while exploring 

in Sutherland, Virginia!

May 15, 2014

Zuala beams as he holds up his catch for the day 

at his host home in Sutherland, Virginia!

May 14, 2014

Auntie Emily talks with the children before a 

school performance in Petersburg, Virginia.

May 13, 2014

Vena works away at his school work in the shade

during a hot Spring day!

May 12, 2014

David and Kima take a break under a tree while spending

some time outdoors with the team!

(our latest steps): May 5, 2014 through May 12, 2014

(our latest steps)

May 12, 2014

Vena caught a bass while fishing at his

host home in Sutherland, Virginia!

May 11, 2014

Dami can't help but smile as the flowers bloom for spring!

May 10, 2014

The team visited Pamplin Park, a civil war museum, in

Petersburg, Virginia! They even got to see a real

battlefield!

May 9, 2014

Vena and David kept busy with school work on the team's 

long bus ride down to Virginia!

May 8, 2014

Kima and David spent some time outdoors to worship their

Lord in Olean, New York!

"The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures

he leads me beside quiet waters,

he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his name's sake."

Psalm 23:1-3

May 7, 2014

Chhuani and Dami sang along to the chorus in 
Holland, Michigan! The girls were able to attend
the annual Dutch Clogging Festival!

May 6, 2014

Eni scooted around outside before the team took off

for Michigan. The children love to bike,

scooter, and rollerblade!

May 5, 2014

Once again, Zuala finds one his favorite toys

at a nearby park! It never takes him

very long!

(our latest steps): April 28, 2014 through May 5, 2014

(our latest steps)

May 5, 2014

Zuala and Vena fit some exercise in at their host home!

Look at those strong arms!

May 4, 2014

The children were so excited to see Uncle Ben this week!

He flew in from Ethiopia to attend the CAFO Summit.

May 3, 2014

Uncle Jon, Auntie Emily, and Chhuani send

India love at the America World Adoption

booth at CAFO 2014!

"Defend the poor and fatherless;

Do justice to the afflicted and needy.

Deliver the poor and needy;

free them from the hand of the wicked!"

Psalm 82:3,4

May 2, 2014

Kima was working hard at his schoolwork!

May 1, 2014

We love this sweet girl's smile and giggles!

April 30, 2014

The boys had so much fun playing outside in 

Louisville, KY!

April 29, 2014

All of the children learned to ride bikes when they came

to America. Now it's one of their favorite activities!

April 28, 2014

Eni found a limousine in her favorite 

color while out and about

with her host home!