Out of the mouths of babes

We have been back in the US now for one crazy busy month and leave for Senegal 2 weeks from today! And while this month has been full of joy at seeing friends and family and also sadness at saying goodbye once again, God has blessed us particularly through Addie these past few weeks. Her joy and flexibility continue to amaze us in this phase of life we are in and we are so thankful to have her. Just to share with you how she has blessed us, here are a few of the things she has said this past month...

At the doctors office in Iowa 3 days after we arrived from France

Nurse: "Hi sweetie, where do you live?"

Wayne and I (in our heads): "We have no idea, we're homeless!"

Addie: "I live in Senegal!"

After I said goodbye to my grandparents for possibly the last time

Addie: "Mommy, why are you crying?"

Me: "I'm just sad to say goodbye."

Addie (with her arms around my neck giving me a big hug): "Don't worry mom, you'll be happy in Senegal!"

When talking about Senegal and our teammates who were in France with us and will be moving to Senegal this summer as well.

Addie: "I'm soooo excited to see Faith and Grace in Senegal. Aren't you soooo excited to see uncle Bo and aunt Michele in Senegal mom?"

At the 3rd church we've been to in the past month

Addie: "Mom, this is not our church. Our church is in French!"

And something that brought a smile to our faces today while all 3 of us were lying in the hammock

Me: "I hear the birds making noise. I hear daddy's stomach making noise too!"

Addie: "My face is making noise too!" (And it hasn't stopped all day)