Hey Family I hope you are doing well. I made it a whole year! God has been so good to me here in SA. It is so cool to see how practically he has protected and provided. So much has happened since the last time I wrote so ill try to fill you in best I can.
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| Giggle's cute adoption outfit |
We had our first international adoption in March!
Our big boy Giggles (Baby S) was introduced to his forever family. With it being our second toddler placement, we are always a bit nervous about the handover, due to an older placement. It went great! God has been so evident with all of our placements preparing the babies in amazing ways. Three weeks later Giggles and his parents came to visit the baby house and see where their son has grown up. They are so sweet and even brought small gifts for the children and aunties. As their new little family drove away, all I could think about was how well the parents complimented their new little boy. God always knows exactly which type of family each baby needs.
At the end of March, my Aunt Jerri came and visited me for about 10 days. It was so great to have family in my environment. I got to show off my Africa and all my babies too.
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| Aunt Jerri and I |
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| Four Babies at once, what a pro! |
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| Aunt Jerri got to meet my girl |
April 14th was the happiest and hardest day I have ever experienced. I have never quite had day that gives me such peace in my heart and at the same time leave a deep loss. My Sweet Baby Girl was placed with her forever family on this day. Since I cant seem to write any more sentences without being super emotional about it, I will say this. Despite my heart being so invested in My Sweet Girl, God protected my heart. He has been so faithful in this last year with my girl, answering all my prayers for her and her new parents. I am confident God hand picked this amazing family from Holland. I got to meet her forever parents and they are very sweet. I miss her terribly everyday but I know she is so loved and happy in her new home.
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| Happy 1st Birthday Baby Girl! |
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| Party Dress! |
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| Adoption outfit |
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| Last Pictures |
For the whole months of May I got to go back to California. It was so good to see family and friends again. The time went quickly and sometimes I felt like a crazy person driving from one end of the bay to the other. I am so thankful for all the encouragement and I rest I received. Definitely necessary after a busy year and with a busy year to come.
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| So much to fit in 12 hours with April |
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| My sister and I watched so many cheesy movies |
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| Walking Dozer |
Such a busy time at the baby house the last couple weeks. We got two new babies and a toddler in a couple short weeks plus a Local Adoption!
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| Baby L Adoption Outfit |
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| One of our new little hands |
Finances:
I still need $900 to be fully funded to serve for the next 9 months. If you would like to be apart supporting my time here in South Africa please send checks to:
Whitney Eitzen
6140 Kavala Court
Pleasanton, Ca 94566
Checks written out to VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH
Donations are tax deductible
Prayer Requests:
-That I continue to draw near to the Heavenly father
-The babies to be healthy and strong during this winter season
-God brings our little Rockstar the perfect family at the right time
-That I continue to let God work on my heart by letting Jesus fill this little girl shaped hole in my heart
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19
Blessings,
Whitney
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| "Little" Brother Graduated 8th Grade |
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| Now he gets to go to High School |
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| My Girl <3 |
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| Still trying to develop a good attitude about flying |
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| Our new cat Gatsby (aka Kitty) |
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| A Welcome Home Line Up |
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| Birthday Love from these kids |
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| One of my Favorite Families: Khanyi and her Kids Nana and Sanele |
