Monday, July 27, 2009

Trip Update #1

This is Drew.....I've hijacked Kelly's blog because she can't get an internet connection over there.  I just got off the phone with her.  After 27 hours of traveling yesterday, she and Brant finally met Amos and Kalee this morning.  Kalee was waiting at the front gate of the orphanage property for her this morning and Amos wasn't far behind.  Long, busy day at the orphanage with lots of soccer and Captain Underpants (a.k.a. Brant) did his thing and handed out the nearly 800 pairs of undies he had collected.  Thank you to all who supported the undie drive.....it was very much appreciated by the kids and staff!  It is amazing to me that Kelly and 3 of my sons (2 of whom I haven't met yet) are an ocean away.  I'm looking forward to getting to talk to them over the phone tomorrow.  They have shared their first meal together.....Spaghetti-Os......doesn't sound like Chef Boyardee has quite won them over yet......Kelly says they'd much rather have the fish stew they had for lunch.  Kelly will be hitting the market tomorrow to get the "good food".   Thank you for all of your prayers and support!  Keep the prayers coming!

3 comments:

Stephanie said...

So glad that you are going to update the blog while they're in Liberia. Can't wait to hear about their adventures and about these sweet boys!

love2bmom said...

Thanks Drew!! Looking forward to more updates!

Carolee

Nolta Family said...

I was one of the people on the team who went to Liberia in March to build the orphanage. Since then, my wife and I have committed to adopt Prince, Joanna and Stephen. I wasn't able to go on this trip, much to my disapointment, so I'm looking forward to any updates you can post. Our prayers are with everyone there.

Jeff