I am going to be super quick today but I wanted to share the news. Melissa, Brenda, and Brandina are finally home. The Smith family is all together in California.
Praise GOD!!!
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Jeff, Kenzie, and Elliot did go to visit them in Malawi for Christmas, which was great for them to all see where Brenda and Brandina have grown up. Last week, visa were approved and given and Melissa and the girls flew home just a day behind the rest of the family.
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Melisa reports that the girls were great travelers. They laughed and giggled through all the new experiences this trip offered them. They had friends and family to celebrate with them as they arrived home. Now, everyone is just settling in and catching their breath. Please continue to pray for this sweet family as they transition in to their new "normal".
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I also wanted to give everyone a update on Telesa. This is how she looked a few months ago...
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She was able to join Nicole and the girls on the trip to the Netherlands for Christmas and you will not believe her recent picture. She is chubby and the indentation in her head is almost gone.
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Look at that. Again, praise God. Continue to pray for this little one and all the others that Nicole loves on. Check out Afrianafoundation.org if you want to do more.
Thanks again for coming along with me on this journey. Love you all! Til next time.
Yeah!! Thanks for sharing. And oh, my, is Telesa precious!!
Oh what wonderful news! I have kept them in my prayers and I'm so glad to hear that God is providing! My heart is doing leaps in my chest!
Thank you for letting us know! How exciting to know they are home and all together. A true answer to prayer.
What wonderful news, Alyson. Thank you for the update!
Hope you are settling in to your new home and life. So excited for all of you!