Well, we finally sent a message to USPS international shipping. There have not been any postings on the packages sent to you by the postal service since 2 left New Jersey on 05JUN and 08JUN. Guess they are touring Europe with Aubrey! ha! Keep your fingers crossed for a good response to the newspaper article on Sat. You can pull up the Saturday Extra by going to fayettevillenconline.com We'll still be able to communicate while we're on the trip next week, so feel free to call the cell #. We miss you, and love you so much! Mom
Dad; And I'm Still Bigger
Eleana, my sweetie, I am happy to report that due to the graciousness of Dr. & Mrs. Gallahon, and Mr. & Mrs. David Craig, I was able to send out six additional boxes of supplies/gifts weighing approximately 40 pounds that consist of Stuffed Animals, Soccer Balls, Hygiene Items, Toothpaste and bruishes. I was told that the boxes would be in Pretoria on the 28th of this month. I will supply the main tracking # 857888567299 (FedEx) so everyone can track the package as we will. May the Lord Bless the Gallahon's and Craig's for their thoughtfullness. Love ya my little one, and I will talk to you later. Love Dad
Dad; And I'm Still Bigger
Hi My Sweetie; Just a short note to say I love You. I had a hard night sleeping, as I keep thinking of you and praying for your safety and success, and of course happiness. I hope all is going well with you. I would guess you are having fun with the family setting, especially having the kids around. I hope they will enjoy you as much as you will enjoy them. Talk to you later, and I'm still bigger. Love Dad
Mom
Eleana, glad to know you made it to Pretoria on a South African bus ok. So sorry you got food poisioning your last night in Hazyview, then had to get on a "bus" for five hours! Oh, well, you're alive and ready for the next phase of the internship. The city wellness activity!
I'm excited that NOW the Fayetteville Observer's Saturday Extra wants to run a short piece about your plea to get shipping fees for the items your local friends have put together, sitting in boxes ready to ship in our garage! Dr. Robin Jenkins and Mary Holms with the Cumberland Foundation and the Cumberland County Commuicare were instrumental in convincing Bill Kirby with the Saturday Extra to run the piece. Keep praying! God is good and so are his people. We just needed an avenue to get the word out to His people. Pray uncessingly! I love you! mom
Dad; And I'm Still Bigger
Quick note, I forget to let you know, that they are putting you in the Saturday Extra this week-end and of course will be asking for help on the packages. I'm sure mom will give you more info. Love ya, Dad
Dad; And I'm Still Bigger
HI MY KIDDO; I miss you, but I'm staying busy with the apt., it is getting real close now, they are putting down the vinyl in the bath, small kitchen and entry way today. They will set the bath cabinets and kit cabinets tomorrow. Then all we lack is the carpet. I found some I like, but it is to thin, so I guess I will go a little higher. Getting close on funds now, so I may have to wait a couple of weeks on the carpet. Not to worry it will be done in time, even if I have to put a throw rug down (just kidding). Well I'm doing the cloths again, feel like a maid sometimes. Kinda looking forward to the cruise. It seems like I have so much to do before I go, but I really don't know what I need to do. Total confussion; ever been there!! I love you bunches and I guarantee I will be bigger after the cruise. Going to the cleaners. Love ya, Dad
Mom
Eleana, we got the check from Gavin's parents for shipping some more packages, plus a check from David & Trudy yesterday at church. You see, God has a plan. It wasn't supposed to be easy, because easy doesn't humble us. Dad & I are measuring the boxes and trying to lighten a few. Once we get Tertia's address, we will call FedEx to pickup the boxes before we leave on Friday night for the Girl Scout trip. Keep the faith. Love, Mom
Biggest Sis-Christina
Well, Lana, I just watched your video for the second time. I was sitting here at the school, in the library, and a lot of people starting asking about your video, your mission and you. I'll have to say this: You are an inspiration to a lot of college students in Chattanooga right now! Everyone applauds you and what you are trying to do. The girls tell you that they love you every night. I tell them to dream of you and send the message in their sleep. It makes me so happy to see you so happy. We ALL love and miss you soooooo much. Enjoy what you are doing, and where you are!
Dad; And I'm Still Bigger
Hey there my sweetie; I studied your pictures and it does not appear to me that you are getting any bigger, so we can get that out of the way for a while. Brian came over to see the family and I showed him the movie and had him to e-mail to himself. He thought the movie was kinda cool as I did. I especially liked the part where you are asked if you are HAPPY, and you answer YES. What a place the Lord has placed you and Gavin in to do his work. All seemed so happy and pleased with the work that has been done, and we still have more. We will mail out more in the next couple of days, but I don't think they will go USPS. It's more but I think we will stay with Fed Ex. Please have someone check in Hazeyview with the Post Office or whatever it is called there. That is toothbrushes, deodorant, and jumpropes. Well I going outside the contractors just drove up. See you soon. Love Dad
PS: I say Erica at the drug store and she asked me to give her your address and the telephone no. she gave me to call back I can't read. I drive over there. Dad
Mom
Eleana, it was so good to be able to talk to you for a long time today. Keri & Hilary were so excited to finally hear your voice. Dad, of course, said they were using his minutes since it was Father's Day. We had a good day and being able to talk to you put you right here with us. Mr. Craig Ham asked me to give a report on you and your mission. It was nice to witness to the church members who have supported you both financially, but mostly spiritually and in prayer for you. As you wind down your stay in Hazyview, give all of our gratitude and love to the Lubbe family that so graciously took you in. I love you, Mom
Ann
Hey sweet Eleana- I just watched your movie. It was so special. You did such an amazing job. I can only imagine how important you are to those children. I know that you are doing an wonderful job. I miss and love you-Ann
Mom
Eleana, sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I did view the video of the dental health presentation. In fact, before I left my office (it was orientation day for the Junior Volunteers), I watched it three times. Touching the screen of the faces of the children, and touching you and crying. It was so beautiful! Something as simple as brushing your teeth, and what fun everyone had doing it. What Japie had to say to Frank, the director of the orphanage about you and your supporters at home was very special to us all. I love you. This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Mom