Goodbyes Are Always Hard

Today was hard. Every part of it, but it was also the best day thus far because we got to see how passionate or hearts were for these people. Although the day was full of tears each one that fell was a blessing from our Lord. 

My heart is at the BCC.... in the smiles of the babies as they sing "Jesus loves me", in the relief of a negative HIV test, and in Jackline's eyes. There is no doubt about it... half of my heart will stay here.

This is the point of the trip when I get to remember all the things that made a huge impact on me.... and starting today I will begin to miss each little detail of my trip here.

I will miss the energetic hugs of my babies, the monday sewage stench as the truck passes by the clinic, Evarlyn calling me her "doll baby", little voices screaming "teacher Hannah", and being forced to take tea by Paul.

I will miss early morning car rides with Victor, fist pumping to Kenyan music in the car, Saturdays at the orphanage, and being forced to sing the high notes of "Amazing Grace" in front of the whole sunday school.

I will miss Jackline's hands when they gently reach for mine, Thursdays exploring Nairobi, movies every night with my roomies, not having to worry about a phone, and beans every day for lunch.

But most of all I will miss the spirit of the Lord that is so present at the BCC. It is one of my favorite things about this place. 

I am forever changed and it is only because of our gracious Lord! He has revealed himself to me in more intimate ways then ever before, and I feel blessed to be here.

Enjoy the pictures of my last day at the BCC!

The book I gave Evarlyn as a going away present.

My babies love there bracelets!

Gabriel!

such cuties!

last hugs!

Lucus is shy!

the other twin, Michael!

My precious girl!

One of my favorite pictures... Michael cheesin for the camera!

I will miss those eyes!

one of the orphans, Mary!

oh you know just being tossed by the sewing girls! (check out the headbands I made them)

My girl, Shamilla!

Evarlyn in the newspaper..... a picture that I took of her!

assisting with surgery in the med clinic!

Zippy picking me up... no big deal!

one last hug from my special girl!

My favorite part of the day... getting to tell Jackline how loved she is. It was a moment I will never forget. She had tears in her eyes when I told her how beautiful and smart she is. Visits are a must...... we promised each other!