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Wayne, Hilary & Adelaide Denny. Preparing to Serve in Leadership Training in Senegal, Africa. God has called us to take advantage of a unique window of religious freedom in Muslim Senegal by equipping church leaders who have a heart for reaching their country and the Muslim world.

We should be jealous. . . for the honour of His name – troubled when it remains unknown, hurt when it is ignored, indignant when it is blasphemed. And all the time anxious and determined that it shall be given the honour and glory which are due to it.” John Stott


Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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)


3 comments:

Julia said...

I laughed and cried, Addie is a special soul.

Karen said...

Addie is such comfort, joy and inspiration. Love you guys! [We're still totally unbiased]

Christie M said...

so cute!